Operating And Adjusting The Ladder; The Hinges - Little Giant Climb On M13 Consignes De Fonctionnement/Sécurité

II. Operating and Adjusting the Ladder
A. The Hinges - Located at the top of the ladder when it is in the storage position. They permit
you to alter the shape of the
1. Unlocking Hinge Locks - Depending on your particular ladder model, it will have one of
the following hinge lock styles:
a) Push-style
b) Pull-style
c) Slide-style
NOTE: If there is pressure on the hinge lock mechanism, it will be difficult to unlock
the hinge. To relieve pressure, simply adjust one half of the ladder back and forth until
the hinge lock moves with minimal force. NEVER 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 ladder is aligned properly.
2. Locking Hinge Locks - Move the ladder into the desired position. The hinge locks are
spring-assisted and will spring into the closed (locked) position when hinge is rotated into
the next ladder position.
WARNING: ALWAYS MAKE SURE BOTH HINGE LOCKS ARE COMPLETELY LOCKED
BEFORE CLIMBING THE LADDER. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR
DEATH.
NOTE: Never let the full weight of the ladder fall on the hinge lock as the ladder folds
from the straight ladder mode to the stepladder mode. This will damage the hinges.
ladder.
Unlock the hinges by pushing straight in on the palm buttons until they
stay in the open (unlocked) position on both hinges (Fig. 9).
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Unlock the hinges by pulling straight out on the hinge lock castings until
they stay in the open (unlocked) position on both hinges (Fig. 12).
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Unlock the hinges by sliding the knobs down until they stay in the open
(unlocked) position on both hinges (Fig. 15).
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