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Transforma
™
Ladder User Manual
Safety
Safety
Safety Advice: Portable Ladders
Ladders can be a serious safety hazard if not used properly.
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Ensure safety feet are fitted to the ladder before each use.
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Make sure it is firm and steady with no defective rungs, braces or
side rails.
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Get help in carrying and setting up heavy extension ladders.
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Always use a ladder that is long enough.
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Never climb or stand on the top two steps of a stepladder.
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Don’t stand on the top two rungs of an extension ladder.
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Always set the ladder up on a level surface. Ladders are not
designed for a side sloping surface and there’s an increased chance
that a ladder set on a slope will tip over sideways.
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Attaching a leg leveller at the base of the ladder decreases the
chance of tipping, allowing for a safer working area.
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Use a wide board on soft ground, approximately 15-20 cm (6 - 8
inches) width or more to stop the ladder legs from slipping and
sinking into the ground.
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Do not set the feet of a ladder so far away that they may slip out at
the bottom.
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A ladder placed too close and upright may tip backwards. Use the 4ft
to 1ft angle rule or the 75° angle rule.
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Securing the ladder to a firm support near the top can help to prevent
slipping or tipping.
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Do not use the outer or inner sections of the ladder as a separate
stepladder.
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Do not use the inner section of the ladder when separated from the
outer section in the extension ladder position.
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Never climb from the back of the ladder in the extension ladder
position.
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Only use the Transforma
™
120kg ladder in the A-Frame position with
the spreader installed to brace the ladder. Refer to page 26.
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