Harbor Freight Tools 03961 Product manual

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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ITEM 03961

REV 15b

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Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing

improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.

Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.

Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. SAVE THIS MANUAL.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INFORMATION

In this manual, on the labeling, and all other information provided with this product:

This is the safety alert symbol. It

is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER indicates a

hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a

hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION, used with the

safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE is used to

address practices not related to personal injury.

CAUTION, without the

safety alert symbol, is used to address practices not related to personal injury.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

AND PRECAUTIONS

1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND DRY. Cluttered, damp, or wet work areas invite injuries.

3. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT. When not in use, tools and equipment should be stored in a dry location to inhibit rust. Always lock up tools and equipment, and keep out of reach of children.

4. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS. Head warning labels on prescriptions to determine If your judgement or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not attempt to use this product.

5. USE EYE AND HAND PROTECTION. Wear ANSI approved safety impact eyeglasses and heavy-duty work gloves when using this product. ANSI approved safety impact eyeglasses and heavy-duty work gloves are available from Harbor Freight Tools.

6. DRESS SAFELY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, as they can become caught in moving parts. Wear a protective hair covering to prevent long hair from becoming caught in moving parts. If wearing alongsleeve shirt, roll sleeves up above elbows.

7. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times to prevent tripping, falling, back injury, etcetera.

8. INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS MUST FOLLOW OSHA REQUIREMENT.

9. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing at all times. Use common sense. Do not use this product when you are tired or distracted from the job at hand.

10. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before using this product, carefully check that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for damaged parts and any other conditions that may affect the operation of this product. Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately.

2. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM WORK AREA Do not allow children to handle this product.

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

12. MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT WITH CARE. Keep this product clean and dry for better and safer performance.

13. MAINTENANCE: For your safety, service and maintenance should be performed regularly by a qualified technician.

14. USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not attempt to force a small tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool. There are certain applications for which this tool was designed. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended. Do not modify this tool, and do not use this tool for a purpose for which it was not intended.

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

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SPECIFIC PRODUCT WARNINGS

AND PRECAUTIONS

1. THE JACK IS DESIGNED FOR USE. WITH THE MODEL 47283 ROUND JACK MOUNT (AVAILABLE FROM Harbor Freight Tools). THE ROUND JACK MOUNT ALLOWS THE JACK TO BE SWIVELED AND SAFELY LOCKED IN PLACE WHEN THE JACK IS NOT BEING USED. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO WELD THE JACK IN A VERTICAL POSITION DIRECTLY ONTO THE TRAILER TONGUE. (See

Figures A and B.)

2. WELDING IS REQUIRED TO SECURELY

AND PERMANENTLY ATTACH THE JACK TO THE TRAILER TONGUE. ONLY A QUALIFIED, CERTIFIED, WELDER SHOULD DO THE WELDING. A poor

weld may cause the trailer to fall suddenly, potentially causing serious personal and/or property damage. (See Figure A.)

3. DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM LIFT

CAPACITY (3,500 POUNDS) FOR THE JACK. Overloading the Jack could cause personal injury and/or property damage. Be aware of dynamic loading! A sudden drop

of the Jack (with load attached) may create for a brief instant, an excess load, which may result in damage to the product and/or personal injury.

4. MAKE SURE TO READ AND

UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AS OUTLINED IN THE MANUFACTURER’S MANUAL FOR THE TRAILER YOU ARE LIFTING.

Make sure to attach the Jack at the trailer manufacturer’s recommended lifting point. (See Figure A.)

5. ALWAYS EXAMINE THE JACK FOR

STRUCTURAL CRACKS, BENDS, DAMAGE, AND ANY OTHER CONDITION THAT MAY AFFECT THE SAFE OPERATION OF THE JACK.

Do not use the Jack even if minor damage appears.

6. DO NOT USE THE JACK ON ANY SOFT GROUND SURFACE. Make sure the Jack is used on a dry, hard, ground surface capable of supporting the weight of the Jack, the trailer, contents being lifted, and any additional tools and equipment. Do not use on asphalt, which may soften in hot weather.

7. ROLL AWAY: Avoid situations that allow the trailer to roll away on the Inner Tube (1) of the Jack and trailer wheels. Always use wheel chocks to prevent rolling. Never leave the trailer unattended while on the Jack. The possibility of roll away always exists.

8. MAINTAIN A SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT. Keep the work area well lit. Make sure there is adequate surrounding

workspace. Always keep the work area free of obstructions, grease, oil, trash, and other debris.

9. ALWAYS KEEP HANDS, FINGERS, ARMS,

AND FEET OUT FROM UNDER THE TRAILER TONGUE WHEN· APPLYING OR RELEASING A LOAD. Remain clear of the

trailer when raising or towering. People and animals should be kept at a safe distance when using the Jack.

10. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN APPLYING OR RELEASING A LOAD. Never allow the load to suddenly release. Slowly and carefully apply and release the load.

11. NEVER LIFT A TRAILER WITH ANYONE ON IT. Do not allow others in the lift area while operating the Jack.

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