Harbor Freight Tools 00543 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Safety ......................................................... 3

Specifications ............................................. 4

Setup .......................................................... 4

SAFETY OPERATION INSPECTIONSETUP

Operation .................................................... 5

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.

Inspection ................................................... 8

Parts List and Diagram .............................. 11

Warranty .................................................... 12

WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH:

Basic Safety Information

1. Do not pull more than rated load. Be aware of
dynamic loading! Sudden load movement may

briefly create excess load causing product failure.

2. Do not operate while puller restricted from

forming a straight line with loading direction.

3. Do not operate puller with twisted, kinked, or
damaged wire rope.

Inspect wire rope carefully before every use.

4. Do not operate a damaged or malfunctioning
puller. Inspect puller carefully and
test operation before every use.

5. Do not use for vertical lifting.
Do not lift people or lift loads over people.
Falling loads can injure or kill people.

Setup Specific Safety Information

1. The supporting structure the puller is mounted
to must be designed to withstand the loads and
forces imposed by the puller for the rated load.

6. Do not operate puller with a lever extension.

7. Do not operate with rope not

centered in its groove.

8. Do not remove or cover warning labels and/
or tags. These carry important safety information.

If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

9. The warnings, precautions, and instructions
discussed in this instruction manual cannot
cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. It must be understood by the
operator that common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into this product,
but must be supplied by the operator.

2. Install in location that allows the operator
to move and stay clear of the load.

3. Inspect the puller as explained in Frequent Inspection
on page 8 after setup but before use.

SAFETYOPERATIONINSPECTION SETUP

Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Specific Safety Information

1. Perform a “Frequent Inspection”
at least monthly, see page 8.

2. Perform a “Periodic (Thorough) Inspection”
at least yearly, see page 9.

3. More frequent inspections are needed
for pullers that are used heavily.

4. Raise test loads only to the minimum extent needed
and stay well clear of load at all times during testing.

Operation Specific Safety Information

1. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles,
ANSI-approved hard hat, and
steel-toed work boots during setup and use.

2. This product is not a toy.
Do not allow children to play with or near this item.

3. Use as intended only.

• Do not use to handle molten material.

• Do not use for aircraft purposes.

• Do not use to link towed vehicles.

4. Keep hands clear of moving parts.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Specifications

Model 30329 00543

Rated Capacity 4,000 lb.

SAFETY OPERATION INSPECTIONSETUP

Maximum Extension 6.75′

Setup Instructions

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this

manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.

Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages,

refer to Parts List and Diagram on page 11.

8,000 lb. double line
4,000 lb. single line

6′ double line
10′ single line

1. The supporting structure the puller is mounted to
(including trolley, monorail, or crane)
must be designed to withstand the loads and
forces imposed by the puller for the rated load.

Figure A: Correct and incorrect

anchor hook attachment

2. Properly seat the anchor hook on the supporting
structure at its intended load bearing point
(see the left side diagram of Figure A).
Do not allow the hook hitch
to support any part of the load.
Do not apply the load to the point of the hook
(shown in Figure A on the right side diagram).

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