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SELECTION GUIDE
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTES
NOTES
INSTRUCTIONS
SELECTION GUIDE
INSPECTION
SELECTION GUIDE
INSPECTION
INSTRUCTIONS- STEP STOOL (CONTINUED)
INSTRUCTIONS- STEP STOOL
Inspection
1. Inspect upon receipt and before each use, never climb a damaged, bent, or broken
step stool, all working parts must be in good working order.
2. Make sure all rivets, joints, nuts, and bolts are tight, steps and rungs are secure, and
spreaders function properly.
3. Keep step stool clean, free from grease, oil, mud, snow, wet paint, and other slippery
material. Keep your shoes clean, leather soles should not be used.
4. Never make temporary repairs to damaged or missing parts.
5. Destroy step stool if broken, worn, or if exposed to fire or chemical corrosion.
Proper setup
1. DANGER! METAL STEP STOOLS CONDUCT ELECTRICITY! Do not let step stools
of any material come into contact with live electrical lines.
2. Make sure step stool Is fully open and spreaders are secure.
3. Place on firm surface and a secure footing. Do not use on a slippery surface. Do not
place on boxes, unstable bases, or scaffolds to gain additional height. Do not place
in front of door opening towards step stool.
Proper climbing and use
1. DO NOT USE STEP STOOLS If you tire easily, are subject to fainting spells, using
medication or alcohol, or are physically impaired.
2. To protect children, do not leave ladder setup and unattended.
3. Face step stool when climbing up or down. Keep body centered over side rails.
4. Do not over reach, move step stool when needed.
5. Do not “walk” or “jog” ladder while standing on it.
6. Do not overload. Step stools are meant for one person. Do not use as a brace,
platform, or plank.
7. Keep step stool close to work; avoid pushing or pulling off to side of step stool.
Proper care and storage
1. Store step stool in safe and dry place.
2. Properly secure and support step stool while in transit.
3. Never store materials on step stool.
4. Keep step stool clean and free of all foreign material.
Caution
KEEP BODY CENTERED BETWEEN SIDERAILS. DO NOT OVER-REACH.
LOCK SPREADERS
SET ALL FOUR FEET ON FIRM LEVEL SURFACE
WEAR SLIP RESISTANT SHOES
READ ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS ON STEP STOOL.
