Operating & Safety Instructions - GORILLA LADDERS GLA-MPX22W Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

OPERATING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THIS
LADDER, INCLUDING THOSE UNDER THE STEPS, MAY RESULT IN
INJURIES OR DEATH.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
hinge lock will engage.
PROPER SELECTION
3) To Lock/Unlock Rail Locks:
• Select ladder of proper length to
Turn rail locks one at a time
reach working height.
as shown.
• IMPORTANT: Ladders are
• NOTE: If there is pressure,
designed to support one person
hinge will be difficult to unlock.
plus materials and tools per side
To relieve pressure, move half
on 2-man stepladder positions
the ladder back & forth until
or only one person plus
hinge can be easily disengaged.
materials and tools on all other
• Hinges will engage when in the
positions not more than the
correct use position. Verify rail
working load on the notice sign
locks are seated and no red is
on this ladder.
showing. Adjust all hinges
before climbing or using ladder.
INSPECTION
Never release hinge locks or
attempt to reposition hinges
• Inspect upon receipt and before
while working on the ladder.
each use. Never climb a
damaged, bent or broken • Place on firm level surface with
ladder. All parts must be in good a secure footing. Do not use on
working order. slippery surfaces. Do not place
on boxes, unstable bases or
• Make sure all rivets, joints, nuts
scaffolds to gain additional
and bolts are tight; feet, steps,
height. Do not place in front of
and rungs are secure; all hinges
door opening toward ladder.
function properly.
• Where possible, use second
• Keep ladder clean, free from
person to hold ladder.
grease, oil, mud, snow, wet
paint and other slippery • Set single or extension ladder at
material. Keep your shoes proper (75-1/2) degree angle by
clean, leather soles should not placing ladder base a distance
be used. equal to 1/4 total working length
of ladder away from base of
• Never make temporary repairs
vertical support.
of damaged or missing parts.
• When accessing elevated
• Destroy ladder if broken, worn
surfaces, erect ladder so that
or if exposed to fire or chemical
approximately 3 ft. extends
corrosion.
above roof line or working
surface: tie top at support points.
PROPER SET-UP
• If ladder has wheels, refer to the
• DANGER! METAL CONDUCTS
danger label placed above
ELECTRICITY! Do not let
each wheel.
ladders of any material come in
contact with live electrical wires.
PROPER CLIMBING
• Upon receipt lubricate all hinges
AND USE
with light machine oil or similar
• DO NOT USE LADDERS if you
substance per manufacturer
tire easily, or are subject to
instructions and again at least
fainting spells, or are using
once a year depending on use.
medicine or alcohol or are
• Securely engage ladder hinges
physically impaired.
and rail locks before climbing.
• To protect children, do not leave
Proper operations of hinges is
ladder set-up and unattended.
as follows:
1) To Lock Hinge: Palm button • Make sure all hinges and rail
will engage to the locked locks are securely locked before
position when the ladder is in climbing. Check that top and
the correct "use" position. bottom ends of ladder rails are
2) To Unlock Hinge: Press firmly supported.
palm button to disengage hinge
• CAUTION: A 2" x 10"
lock. Position ladder in the
construction grade lumber plank
correct use position and the
or better must be used in all
approved horizontal positions
where indicated.
• Face ladder when climbing up or
down; keep body centered
between side rails.
• Maintain a firm grip. Use both
hands in climbing.
• Never climb a ladder from the
side unless ladder is secured
against side-wise motion, or climb
from one ladder to another.
• Do not stand closer to the top
than 3 ft. from the top. Never
climb above the top support point.
• Do not use ladder in high winds
or storms.
• Never pull the hinge release
levers and operate hinges when
standing on the ladder.
• Cover up hinges during messy
work. Obstacles in hinge will
destroy its function.
• Do not over reach; move ladder
when needed.
• Do not "walk" or "jog" ladder when
standing on it.
• Do not overload.
• Keep ladder close to work: avoid
pushing or pulling off to the side
of ladders.
• Do not allow the wheels to make
contact to any surface while the
ladder is being used or while you
are adjusting the ladder. Ladder
may roll out and cause injury
or death.
• When using the ladder in the
extension position, the wheels
must be at the top of the ladder.
• Wheels must only be used to
transport the ladder.
PROPER CARE AND
STORAGE
• Keep hinges free of foreign
materials that could destroy its
function.
• Store ladder in safe and
dry place.
• Keep ladder clean and free of all
foreign materials.
• Lubricate mechanism of
hinges regularly.
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