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- Page 1 ® Operating & Safety Instructions SAFE • STRONG • VERSATILE...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Little Giant Ladder System Description - Little Giant Ladder System ......4 ®... -
Page 3: Description - Little Giant Ladder System
® Operating Instructions for Little Giant Ladder System ® I. Description - Little Giant Ladder System A. Multifunctional Ladder Unit - comprised of three basic components - an inner ladder unit assembly and two outer unit assemblies which telescope over the inner. -
Page 4: Operating And Adjusting Ladders
II. Operating and Adjusting The Ladder CAUTION: In all applications, except for transporting the ladder, the wheels must not have contact with the ground. Do Not use wheels as step. A. The Hinge - located at the top of the ladder when it is in storage position, per- mits you to alter the shape of the ladder. -
Page 5: The Lock Tab Assemblies
b. NOTE - DO NOT FORCE HINGE LOCK in or out with any tools as it will cause permanent damage to the hinge mechanism. It should never require more than light pressure to unlock the hinge if the holes are properly aligned. 2. - Page 6 WARNING: DO NOT PULL OUT ALL FOUR LOCK TAB ASSEMBLIES UNLESS THE INNER LADDER ASSEMBLY IS PREVENTED FROM SLIDING DOWN. WARNING: WHEN TELESCOPING THE INNER LADDER WITHIN THE OUTER BASES, NEVER ALLOW CLOTHING OR BODY PARTS TO BE PLACED BETWEEN THE RUNGS. ALWAYS HOLD THE LADDER WITH BOTH HANDS ON THE VERTICAL UPPER RAILS OR HINGES OF THE LADDER WHILE TELE-...
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Page 7: The Extension Position
D. Adjusting the height of the ladder in its exten- sion ladder position. 1. From its stored position, unlock hinge (as indi- cated in figures A-4 & A-5) and rotate to exten- sion position until both hinges lock into place. NOTE: Hinge will first lock in A-frame position, repeat unlocking hinge to rotate its extension... -
Page 8: Scaffolding Trestle Operation Instructions
F . Scaffolding Trestle Operating Instructions (Does not apply to Little Giant ® Fiberglass ladder) Figure F-1 1. Pull the inner ladder assembly completely out of the outer ladder bases (see figure F-1). 2. Open the inner ladder assembly to the A-frame position until both hinges lock (See figures A-4 and A-5). -
Page 9: Work Platform Operation Instructions
Figure F-8 Figure F-9 8. Press down on top of work platform until it locks in a horizontal position. Outer ladder A-frame trestle is now ready for use as second trestle (see figure F-8). 9. Space the two trestles and place an appropriate scaffolding plank on the set of rungs at the desired working height (see figure F-9). - Page 10 5. Push platform back with toe (see figure G-5) until the forward tip of the platform rests against the rung. 6. Check to ensure platform is securely in place before putting full weight on it (see figure G-6). 7. When through, step to rung above work platform and push work platform forward with toe.
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Page 11: The Wheels
Type I Industrial - Heavy 250 LBS. 7. The rungs of the Little Giant Ladder System ® are constructed so that the surface of the rungs is parallel to the surface upon which the ladder stands when in proper use. - Page 12 Dangers and Warnings...
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Page 13: Maintenance
Maintenance 1. To ensure smooth operation, lubricate the hinge mechanism and lock tab assemblies at least every six months and prior to long term storage. This should be performed more often as use dictates, and under extreme weather conditions. Lubricants may include: a silicone spray lubricant, a high-performance lubricant, a dry lubricant, a white lithium grease, a light machine oil. -
Page 14: Replacement Parts
1 ..Inner Ladder Assembly 2 ..Inner Ladder Half 3 ..Hinge Lock Assembly Kit w/Palm Button 4 ..Hinge Lock Assembly Kit w/o Palm Button 5 ..Palm Button 6 ..Snap Ring, Palm Button 7 ..Snap Ring, Hinge Lock 8 .. - Page 15 9 ..Outer Ladder Assembly (one side only) 10 ..Lock Tab Assembly Kit 11 ..Rung Cap - Slotted 12 ..Rung Cap - Unslotted 13 ..Outer Foot 14 ..Pop Rivet - Outer Feet 15 ..Wheel & Bracket Not Shown...
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Page 16: Family Safety Bulletin
A Family Safety Bulletin Ladders present a serious safety hazard FALLS HURT! if not used properly. - Page 17 • Use a sound ladder with safety feet. • On a step ladder, never climb or stand on the top two steps. • Make sure it is firm and steady with no defective rungs, braces or • Make sure the ladder is long enough. side rails.
- Page 18 • On soft ground use a wide board (6 inches width or more) to keep the ladder legs from sinking into the ground and slipping. • Set the ladder at the proper angle; when a ladder is too far out it may slip out at the bottom.
- Page 19 SOME OTHER SAFETY TIPS: • Be certain that ladders do not touch electrical power lines. • Put a brace at the bottom of the ladder or have someone hold the ladder to keep it from slipping. • Don’t place the ladder where it can slip or be shaken--for example, by a swaying tree.
- Page 20 11) Stand well below the top of the ladder. 12) Tie the ladder at the top, if possible. 13) Never overreach. Move the ladder! 14) Always hold the ladder with one hand. 15) Haul tools up on a line rather than carrying them.
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Page 21: Little Giant Skyscraper
Little Giant SkyScraper Able to reach 21’ as an A-Frame... -
Page 22: Operating And Adjusting The Ladder
Operating instructions for Little Giant SkyScraper Telescoping ® A-frame ladder. I. Description - SkyScraper Telescoping A-Frame Ladder A. Three basic components -The ladder is a telescoping A-frame unit comprised of three basic components- an inner ladder unit, which telescopes within two outer units. 1. -
Page 23: The Hinge
Figure A-3 Figure A-4 Figure A-5 LOCKED UNLOCKED SIDE VIEW II. The Little Giant® Telescoping A-Frame Ladder has two mechanical compo- nent parts: A. The HINGE - located at the top of the ladder when it is in storage position, permits you to alter the shape of the ladder. -
Page 24: Adjusting The A-Frame Ladder
C. Adjusting the height of the ladder for use in the A-frame position. WARNING: DO NOT USE LADDER WITH DAMAGED OR REMOVED SAFETY STRAPS. FAILURE TO HEED WARNING MAY RESULT IN INJURY. 1. With the ladder in the closed, storage position; lay the ladder flat on an unobstructed surface. -
Page 25: Adjusting The Staircase Ladder
6. Telescope remaining outer unit to desired length. 7. To raise the ladder, brace the feet against the wall and lift the hinged top; walk (rung by rung) the ladder to a vertical position. (See figures C-6 and C-7) 8. Open the ladder to the A-frame configuration by pulling the ladder halves apart until the hinges lock into place. -
Page 26: Other Little Giant Products The Little Giant ® Accessories
Plank extended length. It’s light enough for easy setup and handling and features a slip-resistant surface for safety. Available in 6’ to 9’, 8’ to 13’, and 10’ to 16’ lengths. 250 lbs. capacity. - Page 27 ® S Tool Tray ITTLE UMBO AFETY Tip n’ Pull 3 Step Little Jumbo ® Safety Steps are built to the industry’s most exacting specifications. Two-step, three-step, and four-step models all incorporate wide, slip-resistant treads for maximum stability and fold-up safety bars for added secu- rity.
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Page 28: The Little Jumbo ® Safety Step
Warranty - Wing Enterprises, Inc. ® Little Giant Ladder System Limited Warranty Our warranty is backed by over 30 years in the ladder business We sincerely believe that our ladder is the best in the world. We put our products through rigorous tests to ensure that the ladder you trust is built to the highest standards. -
Page 29: The Little Giant ® Ultra Step
Wing Enterprises, Inc. The original Little Giant Ladder System ® has been around since 1972, and has pro- vided satisfaction to millions of customers. So rest assured, if you ever need assis- tance with your ladder, we’ll still be here to see that you’re taken care of.