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PUSH KNOB LOCKING HINGE
HINGE OPERATION
For safety, follow these push knob hinge instructions:
The ladders inner section allows the ladder
to be folded into 3 set positions; telescoping
single, double sided stepladder, and stor
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age. Each of these conigurations is made
possible by using the push knob locking
hinge located on each side of the ladder.
To adjust the angle of the ladder:
1) With the centre hinges in the closed
position (See Figure 1) push the push
knobs with the palm of your hand
directly into the centre of the ladder,
they will stay in the open position.
2) In the open position (See Figure 2)
the ladder angle can be adjusted.
Note:
The open position can be veriied
by the exposed triple inner posts on the
push knob (See Figure 2).
Figure 1
CLOSED
OPEN
Triple inner posts
Figure 2
3) When the ladder reaches any of the 3 set positions
the push knobs will automatically spring back into the
closed position.
4) To close ladder to the folded position repeat steps 1-3.
Note:
Excess pressure on the centre hinge will make the
push knob difficult to operate. Do Not Use any tools to pry or
manipulate the hinge and or the push knob. If the push knob
is difficult to use simply move one of the leg sections in or out
to unbind the lock.
• Serious injury or death could result if supporting hinges
are NOT LOCKED when ladder is in use.
• Make certain supporting hinges are LOCKED before
using ladder EACH TIME.
WARNING
