Central Hydraulics 35915 User Manual

2 TON FOLDABLE SHOP CRANE

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Model Model

Model 35915

Model Model

ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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3491 Mission Oaks Blvd. / Camarillo, CA 93011

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TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY,

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS

AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.

Copyright © 1997 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved. No portion of
this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or
form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.

For technical questions and replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.

SAVE THIS MANUAL

You will need this manual for the safety
instructions, assembly and operating instructions
and parts list. Put it in a safe, dry place for future
reference. Keep your invoice with this manual. Write

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR

OPERATING THE SHOP CRANE.

the invoice number on the inside of the front cover.

SAFETY WARNINGS & CAUTIONS

1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas invite injuries.

2. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All children should be kept away from the work area. Don’t
let them handle the tool.

3. DO NOT ASSEMBLE OR OPERATE THE CRANE IF UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF
ALCOHOL OR DRUGS. Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your
judgment or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not
attempt to assemble or operate.

4. AVOID MOVING PARTS DURING OPERATION. Keep fingers and hands away from all
moving parts.

5. USE EYE PROTECTION. Wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles. Goggles are
available from Harbor Freight Tools.

6. DRESS SAFELY: Protective, gloves and nonskid footwear or safety shoes are
recommended when working with and operating the Crane. Don’t wear loose clothing or
jewelry. They can get caught in moving parts. Also, wear a protective hair covering to
prevent long hair from getting caught in the Crane.

7. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

8. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate any
tool when you are tired.

9. 2 TON LIMIT. Do not operate the hydraulic jack beyond rated capacity.

10. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts. Only use accessories intended for use with this Shop Crane.
Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools.

11. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT. When not in use, Shop Crane should be stored in “closed”
position and in a dry location to reduce rust. For safety, store the Shop Crane in a
locked cabinet, out of reach of children.

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UNPACKING

When unpacking the Shop Crane, check to make sure the following parts are included. If any
parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number on the cover of this
manual.

Box A Box B

Item Description Qty Item Description Qty

1 BASE ASSEMBLY 1 7 SUPPORTS 2
2 JACK 1 8 POST 1
3 HANDLE 1 9 BOOM 1
4 JACK HANDLE 1 10 BOOM EXTENSION 1
6 LEGS 2 11 - 29 ASSEMBLY HARDWARE Lot

ASSEMBLY

For safety and ease of assembly, use two people to assemble the Shop Crane.

WARNING!

To ensure safe operation, it is ESSENTIAL that the correct bolts are
used during assembly. If an improper bolt is used, this unit could fail,
potentially causing SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY or DEATH.

Carefully compare the bolts to the

Bolt Grade Identification

illustrations and
the measurements shown in the parts list on page 9, and the hardware diagrams
on the page 10 to make sure that the correct bolts are used in the correct place.
If any doubts arise regarding proper assembly, contact Harbor Freight Tools at
the number at the bottom of this page BEFORE use.

Step 1: Using four RING PINS (12), assemble the LEGS (6) to the BASE ASSEMBLY (1) - see

Figure 1.

Note: To insert the front RING

PINS, lift up on the front
of the BASE ASSEMBLY
until the holes line up.
After all four RING PINS
are inserted, insert one
HAIRPIN (13) though the
small hole at the end of
each of the RING PINS
until it snaps into place.
Make sure that all RING
PINS are secure before
proceeding.

Figure 1 — Assembling Legs

REV 05/99; 03/04; 10/04

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Step 2: Using four BOLTS (22) and

four WASHERS (26) assemble
the HANDLE (3) to the POST
(8). (See Figure 2).

Step 3: Using the BOLTS (19),

WASHERS (25), and NUTS
(29) secure the POST to the
BASE ASSEMBLY as shown in
Figure 2.

Step 4: Assemble the SUPPORTS

(7) to the BASE ASSEMBLY
using the two BOLTS (18),
WASHERS (25) and NUTS (29)
for the bottom of the
SUPPORTS and the BOLT (15),
WASHER (24), and NUT (28)
for the top as shown in Figure

3.

NOTE:

The bends of the SUPPORTS face out

at the top and in at the bottom.

Figure 2 — Assembling the Post

onto the Base Assembly

Figure 3 — Assembling the Supports

REV 10/04

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