Harbor Freight Tools 06530 Product manual

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the
back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).
Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.

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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.

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.

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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

Weight Capacity 7000 lb.

Lifting Arm 4-1/2" x 1-1/2"

Base Dimensions 7" x 4"

WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

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.

Maximum Lift Height 42"

Minimum Lift Height 6"

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Read all safety warnings and instructions.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
Failure to heed these markings may result in personal injury and/or property damage:

1. Study, understand, and follow all instructions
before operating this device.

2. Do not exceed 7000 lb. rated capacity.

3. Use only on hard, flat, level surfaces.

4. Lifting device only. Immediately after lifting,
support the vehicle with appropriate means.

5. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
heavy-duty work gloves during use.

6. Keep clear of load while lifting and lowering.

7. Lower load slowly in controlled fashion.
Do not allow load to drop quickly.

8. Do not use for aircraft purposes.

9. WARNING: This product contains lead, a chemical
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

10. Inspect before every use;
do not use if parts loose or damaged.

11. Do not alter the jack or use attachments and/
or adapters that are not supplied by the
manufacturer. Any alterations or modifications
to this tool may result in dangerous conditions.

12. Be aware of dynamic loading!
Sudden load movement may briefly create
excess load causing product failure.

13. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

14. This product is not a toy.
Keep it out of reach of children.

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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Components

Steel Rail

Handle

Reversing

Latch

Reversing

Lever

Lifting Arm

Base

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Operation

Read ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at 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 6.

Lifting a Load

1. Place the Jack on a stable area to
prevent shifting or slipping.

2. With the Reversing Lever (10) in the down
position, move the Lifting Arm (1) to the desired
position on the Steel Rail (2) and place the Lifting
Arm completely under the object to be lifted.

Note: When the Reversing Lever is in the down
position and there is no load on the Jack, the
ratcheting mechanism allows the Lifting Arm to
move freely up or down on the Steel Rail.

3. To raise the load, pull up on the Reversing
Lever until the notch on the Lever engages
the protrusion on the Reversing Latch (11),
locking it in the up position. See Figure A.

4. Slowly pump the Handle (4) to raise the
load. Always keep a firm grip on the
Handle while operating the Jack.

5. After the load is raised to the desired height, insert
a Grade 5, 1/2" bolt (sold separately) through
the hole in the Steel Rail immediately below the
lifting mechanism as a safety precaution.

WARNING! Dynamic loading may under certain
circumstances create a situation where the actual
weight being held or lifted is far in excess of Jack or
bolt capacity. DO NOT drop weight onto the Lifting
Arm, or allow sudden motion of the Lifting Arm, as this
may shear the 1/2" bolt or cause the Jack to fail.

6. Insert additional supports to make sure the load is
properly supported at the lift point to prevent shifting.

Reversing
Latch (11)

Reversing
Lever (10)

Lifting Arm (1)

Handle

(4)

Figure A: Reversing Lever in Up Position

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Lowering a Load

1. Place the Handle (4) in the upright position
and remove the 1/2" safety bolt placed
through the Steel Rail (2) before tripping the
Reversing Lever (10) to lower the load.

Note: To lower loads one raised level at a time, the
Jack must be loaded with 110 lb. (50 kg) or more.
Otherwise, the Lifting Arm (1) will drop when the
Reversing Lever is placed in the down position.

2. Place the Reversing Lever in the
down position. See Figure B.

3. Slowly pump the Handle to lower the
load. Continue pumping the Handle
until the load rests on the ground.

4. Clean, then store the tool indoors
out of children’s reach.

User-Maintenance Instructions

Reversing

Latch (11)

Reversing
Lever (10)

Lifting Arm (1)

Figure B: Reversing Lever in Down Position

Steel Rail (2)

Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must

be performed only by a qualified technician.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE:
Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
Remove load from the jack before any procedure on this page.

1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general
condition of the equipment. Check for:

• loose hardware

• misalignment or binding of moving parts

• cracked or broken parts

• any other condition that may

affect its safe operation.

2. Before each use and after the inspection,
thoroughly test the Jack for proper
operation prior to its actual use.

3. PERIODICALLY, lubricate moving parts of the
Jack with lubricating oil. The front and back
of the Steel Rail must be kept rust free.

4. AFTER USE, clean the tool with clean cloth.
Store the Jack in a safe, dry location out of reach
of children and other non-authorized people.

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Parts List and Diagram

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR
MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS
QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE
ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY
STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND
LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY
ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS
THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

Parts List

Part Description Qty

1 Lifting Arm 1
2 Steel Rail 1
3 Connecting Rod 1
4 Handle 1
5 Washer 1
6 Nut 1
7 Pin 1
8 Screw 1

9 Washer 1
10 Reversing Lever 1
11 Reversing Latch 1
12 Bolt 1
13 Nut 1

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Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.

Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only,

and are not available individually as replacement parts.

Part Description Qty

14 Washer 1
15 Base 1
16 Bolt 1
17 Bolt 1
18 Spring 1
19 Reverse Rod Pin 2
20 Reverse Rod 2
21 Spring 1
22 Spring 1
23 Washer 1
24 Nut 1
25 Small Runner 1
26 Spring Washer 1

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Assembly Diagram

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6

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5

2

1

10

9

12

17

15

20

26

14

13

21

11

8

18

20

19

22

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Limited 90 Day Warranty

Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards,
and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the
period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly,
to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper
installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries
to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of
our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.

To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges
prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise.
If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may
elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will
return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted
from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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