440 lb./ 880 lb.
Electric Hoist
44006
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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SPECIFICATIONS
SAFETY WARNING &
Capacity 440 lb. Single Cable,
880 lb. Double Cable
Line Speed 33 Feet/Minute
Cable Length 38’ Single Lift, 19’ Double Lift
Cable 9/64” diameter steel strands
Motor 1-1/8 HP, 3400 RPM
Power Supply 120 V~, 850 W
7.1 A, Single Phase, 60 Hz
Power Cord 3-prong grounded
Remote Switch 5.5’ Cable Length
Mounting Clamps 1-5/8” Diameter
Duty Cycle* 25%
*This Hoist has a 25% duty cycle. This
means that the hoist may only be run up to
2 minutes 30 seconds at a time and then it
must be allowed to rest for at least 7 minutes 30 seconds before further use.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric
shock or injury, use indoors only.
Included Accessories
1. Mounting clamps for attaching hoist
to xed overhead or rotating support.
CAUTIONS
WARNING: When using powered equip-
ment, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk
of personal injury and hazards.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS TOOL!
1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
2. OBSERVE WORK AREA CONDITIONS. Do not use tools in damp,
wet, or poorly lit locations. Don’t
expose to rain. Keep work area well
lit. Do not use electrically powered
equipment in the presence of ammable gases or liquids.
3. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. Children
must never be allowed in the work
area. Do not let them handle machines, tools, or equipment.
2. Remote Switch with water sealed
power switch, for safe operation.
3. 38’ steel wire cable with sheaved pulley lift hook and weighted lift hook
4. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT. When
not in use, tools must be locked up in
a dry location to inhibit rust. Always
lock up tools and keep out of reach of
children.
4. Stabilizing weight on primary lift hook.
5. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will
5. Built-in cable guide.
do the job better and more safely at
the rate for which it was intended. Do
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not use inappropriate attachments in
an attempt to exceed the tool’s ca-
You will need this manual for the
pacities.
safety warnings and cautions, assembly
instructions, operating procedures, maintenance procedures, trouble shooting, parts
list, and diagram. Keep your invoice with
this manual. Write the invoice number on
the inside of the front cover. Keep both
6. USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE
JOB. There are certain applications
for which this product was designed.
Do not use a tool for a purpose for
which it was not intended.
this manual and your invoice in a safe, dry
place for future reference.
7. DRESS PROPERLY Do not wear
loose clothing or jewelry, as they can
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be caught in moving parts. Nonskid
footwear is recommended. Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long
hair. Wear appropriate work clothing.
13. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Be sure that you are prepared
to begin work before turning the start
switch on.
8. USE EYE, EAR AND BREATHING
PROTECTION. Wear ANSI-approved impact safety goggles if you
are producing metal lings or wood
chips. Wear a NIOSH-approved dust
mask or respirator when working
around metal, wood, and chemical
dusts and mists. Use hearing protection when working in a loud or noisy
environment.
9. DO NOT ABUSE THE POWER
CORD. Protect the power cord from
damage, either from impacts, pulling
or corrosive materials. Do not yank
machine’s cord to disconnect it from
the receptacle.
10. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times. Do
not reach over or across running
machines.
11. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect power cord
periodically and, if damaged, have it
repaired by an authorized technician.
Inspect all moving parts and mounting bolts prior to use. Control handle
and power switch must be kept clean,
dry, and free from oil and grease at
all times.
12. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Be sure that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from
the tool or machine work surface before operation.
14. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are
doing. Do not operate this machine
when you are tired.
15. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE
WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE
OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES.
16. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS.
Before using any tool, any part that
appears damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment and
binding of moving parts, any broken
parts or mounting xtures, and any
other condition that may affect proper
operation. Any part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or re-
placed by a qualied technician.
17. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. When servicing, use
only identical replacement parts,
which are available from Harbor
Freight Tools.
18. NOT TO BE USED FOR AIRCRAFT
PURPOSES.
19. NEVER LIFT PEOPLE AND ANIMALS OR HOIST LOADS OVER
PEOPLE.
Special Warnings when using this
Electric Hoist
1. Using this powerful tool may create special hazards. Take particular
care to safeguard yourself and those
around you.
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