Will the ladder break if it is pushed in and out instead of using the crank?
445742
That doesn't seem to bother the ladder, it may be hard on the little cogs over time operating it that way though? Elevation as far as the main ladder boom is the only thing you must use a crank for, the ladder can elevate up without the crank but has to come down with it. their is a seperate crank one for extending the ladder in and out and one for the up and down boom operation.
445743
No, I watched my grandson do just that. However I felt like at the time that if he kept doing it, the cord that moves the ladder would mess up some how. This is a really nice fire truck.... Worth the cost.
445744
We bought this at Christmas for our 5 year old. The ladder can be pushed in and out using either the crank or by hand. The crank on the side of the ladder can be pushed in to "lock" the ladder in place. If the ladder is locked in place, I suppose it's possible that it could break when you try to push it in or out by hand, but the ladder is pretty well built so it can take some punishment. Anyway, short answer is no, it won't break if pushing it in and out by hand.
445745
Hi Tavia, no you can push the ladder in and out without the crank. You can also raise it without the crank, However I don't like pushing it DOWN by force, although its happened before and still works fine, it takes some force to push it and I don't want to take the chance. Overall a very sturdy toy
381246
No, It just clamps on the ladder. The bikes and mount weigh a lot less than my 225 pounds going up and down the ladder.
85052
Yes, child and swivel and raise and collapse the ladder manually. It actually has a pretty decent range!
861114
I really like the ladder and it is great, but it gets wobbly when you get to the top. I personnly would not use it for an access ladder
908957
You have to drill to use this ladder unless you already have holes the same size that fit. It will not be of any use if not
1592846
Yes I believe it can. The ladder itself only connects to the front side. You can see it in the instructions at the link I just put at the end of this message. I would just make sure that the member you are attaching it too is sturdy enough, that is why it comes with brackets to shore up the corners of an attic opening. Hope this helps. us.wernerco.com/docs/userguides/aa8.pdf?status=master
629270
I don't find it that much work (72 years old) but the crank can require a bit of force so you might want to use the spider handle instead depending on your physical strength.
964179
Don't know. My little giant is heavy. Review the DVD that comes with the ladder. It will give you tips and the ability to handle the little giant propertly.
1229174
Don't plan on moving it once assembled. It is unstable and will probably break.
812665
extra x-it ladder will just sit in a pile on the ground below the window and should not cause any problems.keep in mind at the end of the day, you are trading the risk of being trapped with climbing out - you choose:)
207088
Yes, the handle is strong enough to not break, at least, in my experience with the Flatform. HOWEVER, you also need to consider the terrain that you're pushing on. If it's gravel or grass or any surface that isn't hard and flat, then you could break the handle because you're exerting much more force to overcome the terrain. Even the threshold of a door can be a problem at times. I've found that pulling through the door is usually better than pushing through, because of the way that the exerted force is transferred through the mass that you're moving (pulling is more efficient and doesn't compromise the handle's mechanism). I've found that lifting the front with my toe is faster and easier than fighting with the cart. Make no mistake: This is NOT a tool for heavy-duty tasks; it is for light-but-unwieldy to moderate weights, in ideal conditions, where storage space for a regular cart isn't practical (like an office). I've learned these things the hard way and yes, my handle is a little wobbly, but I will buy another one! (Hopefully, they'll put a BRAKE on the next model.)
5163
I don't recall having to assemble the crank part of this umbrella. My crank makes a clicking sound as I turn it, so I assume there is some sort of gear-wheel that automatically locks it in place as you crank it up. It definitely should stay up.
282585
No. And the latch on the top doors is not sturdy( more than once has not closed and the door has been found open. The ladder from bottom to top often falls and has to be screwed back in. Not the greatest purchase but it does the job.
1605562
Not sure I used it a couple of times so far and I like it. I used it as an extension and a step ladder. I love it. The only thing that happened to me was when I was using it as an extension ladder I went to let a rung down and smashed my finger by accident. I was not paying attention to how the rung slide in when I pulled both release mechanisms.
983217
I have used it three times during major power outage ( 3+days). Yes crank was the way.
836836
This could be a little iffy. You would have to get on the second rung from the top, so be sure you have someone in the room helping. The ladder itself, however, is very sturdy.
562818
It depends on the size of the ladder and type but adding the stabilizer does make it a little top heavy but nothing to be too concerned about. I have a 32 foot aluminum ext ladder that is a challenge to manage (by one person) without the stabilizer but I manage to move it with the stabilizer without any problems.