Instructions / Assembly

LEARNING TO WALK
IMPORTANT - Read the do's and don'ts for the use of your stilts
before you attempt to learn to walk on them. Remember, in order to
develop safe work habits, it is very important that you observe the
do's and don'ts as you learn to walk on and work with them.
Select a clear and level area (preferably near a wall) but away from
doors, floor vents, stairwells, windows, etc. With the help of a
colleague, mount your stilts and take slow deliberate short steps
while keeping your stilts well apart. Make certain that each step
completely clears the floor, as you must never drag or shuffle your
feet. While assisted, walk slowly back and forth numerous times
making a U-turn to reverse your direction. Repeat walking back and
forth until you develop a "feel" for the stilts. Practice walking until
you feel secure and are able to walk unassisted.
ADJUSTMENT FOR WALK
If you have a tendency to lean forward or backward while walking,
you should adjust the action springs. Make the following
adjustments after removing your stilts. To correct for leaning forward
while walking, tighten the upper spring adjuster. To correct for
leaning backward while walking, tighten the lower spring adjuster.
Never tighten adjusters more than 1/5 of the way down,
or approximately 15 turns, as it will limit the stilt action
and impose excess stresses on the components.