Harbor Freight Tools 46766 User Manual

FOLDABLE SHOP CRANE

®

2 TON

46766

ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

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TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY,

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS

AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.

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artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written
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REV 05/05

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You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly instructions,
operating and maintenance procedures, parts list and diagram. Keep your invoice with this
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Technical Specifications

Product Name: Foldable Shop Crane-2 Ton
Product Number: 46766

Adjust to Heights: 2 T = 42-3/4” H; 1-1/2 T = 49-11/16” H; 1 T = 56-7/8” H

1/2 T = 63-7/8” H
Max Boom Height: 105”
Swivel Hook: 360 Degrees
Dimensions (Folded) 33-1/2” W x 26” L x 66-1/2” H
Dimensions (Unfolded) 35” W x 72” L x 58-3/8” H
Latch: Spring Loaded
Construction: All Steel
Ram: 8 Ton
Weight: 255 LBS
Maximum Capacity: 4,000 LBS
Ram Travel: 19-1/4”
Ground Clearance: 1-1/8”
Front Boom Hook: 7” to Hook opening and 9-1/2” to Hook bottom

Safety Warnings and Precautions
WARNING: When using tool, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment. Read all instructions
before using this tool!

1. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.

2. Observe work area conditions. Do not use product in damp or wet locations. Don’t expose to rain.

Keep work area well lighted.

3. Keep children away. Children must never be allowed in the work area. Do not let them handle

machines, tools, or extension cords.

4. Store idle equipment. When not in use, products must be stored in a dry location to inhibit rust.

Always lock up products and tools and keep out of reach of children.

5. Do not force product. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended. Do

not use inappropriate attachments in an attempt to exceed the product capacity.

6. 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 product was designed. Do not modify
this product and do not use this product for a purpose for which it was not intended.

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Safety Warnings (cont’d)

7. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in moving parts.

Protective, electrically nonconductive clothes and nonskid footwear are recommended when working.
Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair.

8. Use eye and ear protection. Always wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles. Wear a full face shield

if you are producing metal filings or wood chips. Wear an ANSI approved dust mask or respirator when
working around metal, wood, and chemical dusts and mists.

9. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not reach over or across running

machines.

10. Maintain products with care. Keep products clean for better and safer performance. Follow

instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

11. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Check that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from

the tool or machine work surface before operating.

12. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Do not operate any tool when you are tired.

13. Check for damaged parts. Before using any product, 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 fixtures; and any other condition
that may affect proper operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a
qualified technician.

14. Replacement parts and accessories. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of

any other parts will void the warranty. Only use accessories intended for use with this tool. Approved
accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools.

15. Do not operate product 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 operate the tool.

16. Maintenance. For your safety, service and maintenance should be performed regularly by a qualified

technician.

17. Do not exceed the products 4,000 Lb. maximum capacity. Exceeding the maximum capacity may

cause damage to the product and may result in serious harm or injury.

18. Make certain to place the Shop Crane on a flat, sturdy and level surface that is capable of

supporting the weight of the Shop Crane and a 4,000 Lb. Load.

Warning: The warnings, cautions, 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.

Assembly

Your Foldable Shop Crane will require complete assembly as described in the following steps. To assist you
with assembly and operation please refer to the Operational Figures as well as the Assembly Diagram and
Parts List located on the last pages of this manual.

Warning: Due to the weight of the Shop Crane, assistance during assembly is recommended.
Step 1) Line up the holes in each mid size Caster Wheel (5) with the holes on the Base (4). One mid

size Caster Wheel (5) is to be attached to each side of the Base (4). For each mid size Caster
Wheel (5), slide four (4) Bolts (28) up through a Spring Washer (7) and into Base (4).

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