Harbor Freight Tools 33611 Product manual

5 TON PULL-BACK RAM

Model

33611

®

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY, READ AND UNDERSTAND

ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.

Copyright© 1997, 2007 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.

Manual Revised 02/07

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 the invoice number on the inside 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 THIS TOOL 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 WHILE USING THE PULL-BACK RAM. Once unit is
set in place keep fingers and hands away from contact areas. If unit needs to
be moved, release pump pressure, move, and resume pumping.

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

6. DRESS SAFELY. Protective gloves and non-skid footwear or safety shoes are
recommended when working with and operating the Pull Back Ram. 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 Pull Back
Ram .

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. 10,000 LB. LIMIT. Do not operate beyond rated capacity.

10. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. When servicing, use only
identical replacement parts. Only use accessories intended for use with the Pull
Back Ram. Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools.

11. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT. When not in use, the Pull Back Ram should be
stored in a dry location to reduce rust. For safety, store the Pull Back Ram in
a locked cabinet, out of reach of children. During long term storage, coat the
exposed chrome area of the Ram with a protective lubricant (such as silicon
spray) to prevent rust damage

12. KEEP COUPLER VALVES PROTECTED WHEN NOT IN USE. Dust caps are
included for all coupler valves and should be screwed in when not in use to
keep the equipment clean.

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UNPACKING

When unpacking your Pull-Back Ram, 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.

Item # Description Qty

1 Pull-Back Ram 1
2 End Plug 1
3 Female End Hook (attached to Ram) 1
4 Male End Hook (attached to Ram) 1

OVERVIEW

Your Pull Back Ram is designed for pulling up to 10,000 pounds. Never exceed the maximum
weight for the Pull-Back Ram as it may damage the equipment and cause serious injury.

Your Pull-Back Ram is designed to be used with a hydraulic pump that and hydraulic hose
may be purchased separately from Harbor Freight.

ASSEMBLY

PULL-BACK RAM and HYDRAULIC PUMP Assembly

Step 1: Unscrew and save the END PLUG (#14) located on the end of the Pull-Back

Ram COUPLER (#16) as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1 — Removing End Plug Figure 2 — Connecting Hose

Step 2: Securely screw the Hydraulic Pump Hose (not included) into the Pull Back Ram

COUPLER as shown in Figure 2.

Step 3: Refer to the Hydraulic Pump instruction manual for pump assembly instructions.

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