Franklin 63418 Multi Task Ladder Instructions

Franklin 63418 Multi Task Ladde

Product Information

The product is a ladder designed for use in various tasks that require an elevated position. It comes with important safety warnings and precautions, assembly instructions, operating, inspection, maintenance, and cleaning procedures. The ladder’s weight capacity is listed, and it should not be exceeded. The ladder has moving parts that can cause pinching injuries if not handled carefully. It is also crucial to wear slip-resistant shoes and ANSI- approved safety goggles and heavy-duty work gloves during use. The ladder should be used on a firm, level surface with all feet contacting the surface and not on slippery surfaces. The ladder should not be used in high winds or storms.

Product Usage Instructions

Before using the ladder, read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY section at the beginning of the user manual. Inspect  ladder before each use to ensure that all rivets, joints, nuts, and bolts are tight; feet, steps, and rungs are secure; all hinges function properly. Make sure to check for dents, bends, damage from fire or corrosive substances. Take damaged ladders out of service until repaired by a competent mechanic or destroyed. Lubricate hinges with light machine oil or similar substance before each use.

Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and heavy-duty work gloves during use. To prevent injuries from pinching, keep hands and feet away from moving parts during setup. Face the ladder and maintain a firm hold when climbing up or down; keep the body centered between side rails. Do not overreach, move the ladder when needed. To avoid slipping injuries, clean all foreign materials from the ladder and shoes.

It is important to keep the work area clean and well-lit. Keep bystanders out of the area during use. Do not use when tired or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. The ladder is not a toy, and children should not be allowed to play with or near it. Use the ladder as intended only. Store it in a safe, dry place out of the reach of children. Inspect before every use and do not use if parts are loose or damaged. Maintain product labels and nameplates. These carry important safety information. If unreadable missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

Use & Safety Instructions

Save This Document Keep these instructions for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number on this document (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this document and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all safety warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

1. DANGER! METAL CONDUCTS ELECTRICITY! Do not let the ladder come in contact with live electrical wires.
2. Read all labels on the ladder before use.
3. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and heavy-duty work gloves during use.
4. Do not use ladder in high winds or storms.
5. Do not overreach, move ladder when needed.
6. To prevent injuries from pinching, keep hands and feet away from moving parts during set up.
7. Use only on a firm, level surface with all feet contacting the surface. Do not use on slippery surfaces.
8. Face ladder and maintain a firm hold when climbing up or down; keep body centered between side rails.
9. Do not place ladder in front of doors opening toward the ladder.
10. Destroy ladder if broken, worn or if exposed to fire or chemical corrosion.
11. Do not exceed listed weight capacity.
12. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
13. Wear slip resistant shoes. Do not wear shoes with leather soles.
14. Properly secure and support ladder while in transit.
15. Do not store materials on ladder.
16. Keep work area clean and well lit.
17. Keep bystanders out of the area during use.
18. Do not use when tired or when under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
19. This product is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with or near this item.
20. Use as intended only.
21. Store in a safe, dry place out of the reach of children.
22. Inspect before every use; do not use if parts are loose or damaged.
23. Maintain product labels and nameplates. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

USE INSTRUCTIONS

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this document including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.

Before Each Use

1. Lubricate hinges with light machine or similar substance.
2. Inspect ladder:
3. Make sure all rivets, joints, nuts and bolts are tight; feet, steps and rungs are secure; all hinges function properly.
4. Check for dents, bends, damage from fire or corrosive substances. Take damaged ladders out of service until repaired by a competent mechanic or destroyed.
5. CAUTION! To avoid slipping injuries, clean all foreign materials from ladder and shoes.

UNLOCKED

• Push Knob in until it clicks into unlocked position.

• Pull Side Lock out, then rotate away from hole.

LOCKED

• Hinges lock into place at 75° and 180°.

• Pull Side Lock out, rotate to hole, then release into hole. Side lock must extend fully into hole.

CAUTION! To prevent injury, lay Ladder flat on the ground before making adjustments. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts during adjustments.

Step / A-Frame

1. Unlock Side Locks on top side.

2. Adjust top rail to desired length.

3. Lock Side Locks.

4. Turn Ladder over.

5. Unlock Side Locks on top side.

6. Adjust top rail to same length as other rail.

7. Lock Side Locks.

8. Unlock Hinges.

9. Pull top side up until Hinges lock into place.

10. Stand Ladder upright.

11. Verify all Hinges and Side Locks are in locked positions.

Wall / 90 Degree

1. Make Staircase Ladder with one side 1 rung shorter than other side.
2. Verify all Hinges and Side Locks are in locked positions.
3. Place short end against wall.

Scaffold Trestles

Note: Can also be used as workbench in this position.

1. Unlock Side Locks on top side.

2. Slide top rail completely off.

3. Turn Ladder over.

4. Unlock Side Locks on top side.

5. Slide top rail completely off.

6. Unlock Hinges.

7. Pull top side up until Hinges lock into place.

8. Stand first section upright.
   

9. Place rails upright and against each other with rungs facing same direction.

10. Unlock Side Locks.

11. To connect, move left Side Lock into hole on right rail.

12. Repeat on other side.

13. Using an OSHA grade scaffold plank (sold separately), place plank on rungs between the two ladder sections, no higher than second rung from top.

14. Secure plank to ladder sections.

15. Use a separate ladder (sold separately) to access plank.

CAUTION! To prevent injury; do not place anything on Scaffold to gain additional height.

Staircase

1. Unlock Side Locks on top side.

2.  Adjust top rail to desired length.

3. Lock Side Locks.

4. Turn Ladder over.

5. Unlock Side Locks on top side.

6.  Adjust top rail to desired length.

7. Lock Side Locks.

8. Unlock Hinges.

9. Pull top side up until Hinges lock into place.

10. Stand Ladder upright.

11. Verify all Hinges and Side Locks are in locked positions.

12. Place long end on ground.

13. Place short end on step.

Extension

1. Unlock Hinges.

2. Pull top side up until Hinges lock into place.

3. Hold top side securely in place while unlocking Hinges again.
   CAUTION! To prevent injury, keep a firm grip on top side while unlocking Hinges. When Hinges are unlocked, it is possible for the top side to drop forcefully.

4. Pull top side up and over until Hinges lock into place again.

5. Unlock Side Locks.

6. Adjust rails to desired lengths.

7. Lock Side Locks.
   

8. Verify all Hinges and Side Locks are in locked position.

9. Stand Ladder against vertical surface.

10. Make sure Ladder is at 75.5° angle to the ground.

11. Make sure top of Ladder is at least 3′ above top of vertical surface.

12.  Secure Ladder to top of vertical surface.

CAUTION! To prevent injury, do not stand closer to the top than 3′ from the top. Do not climb above the top support point.

After Use

1. Return Ladder to storage position:
2. Lay Ladder flat on the ground.
3. Unlock Side Locks, slide rails all the way in, then lock side Locks.
4. Stand Ladder upright.
5. Unlock Hinges, then pull sides together until Hinges lock into place.
6. Clean all foreign materials from ladder.
7. Store in a safe, dry place out of the reach of children.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Procedures not specifically explained in this document must be performed only by a qualified technician.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE:
Do not use damaged equipment. Take damaged ladders out of service until repaired by a competent mechanic or destroyed.

1. BEFORE EACH USE:
   Inspect ladder:

2. Make sure all rivets, joints, nuts and bolts are tight; feet, steps and rungs are secure; all hinges function properly.

3. Check for dents, bends, damage from fire or corrosive substances. Take damaged ladders out of service until repaired by a competent mechanic or destroyed.

4. Clean all foreign materials from ladder.

5. PERIODICALLY, lubricate hinges with light machine oil or similar substance.

6. AFTER USE:

7. Return Ladder to storage position.

8. Clean all foreign materials from ladder.

9. Store in a safe, dry place out of the reach of children.

Limited 90 Day Warranty

Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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Note: Specify UPC 193175340481 when ordering parts.

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