Harbor Freight Tools 47423 User Manual

STEEL SIDE PANEL KIT

Model

(FOR USE WITH MODEL 42709 FOLDABLE UTILITY TRAILER)

47423

SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

(MODEL 42709 TRAILER and TARP NOT INCLUDED. TARP SOLD SEPARATELY.

SHOWN FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY)

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Read this material before using this product.

Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SAVE THIS MANUAL.

Copyright© 2002 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.

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

Manual Revised 10a

SPECIFICATIONS TABLE

Overall Dim. 96” L x 48-9/16” W x 15-7/8” H
Front Panel Dim. 48-9/16” W x 15-7/8” H x 2” T
Rear Panel Dim. 44-5/8” L x 15-7/8” H x 2” T
Side Panel Dim. 96” L x 15-7/8” H x 2” T
Rear Panel Latch Swing Over, Cam Slotted
Weight 92 Pounds

SAVE THIS MANUAL

You will need this manual for the
safety warnings and precautions, assembly,
operating, inspection, maintenance and
cleaning procedures, parts list and assembly
diagram. Keep your invoice with this manual.
Write the invoice number on the inside of the
front cover. Keep this manual and invoice in a
safe and dry place for future reference.

when using this product. ANSI-approved
safety impact goggles and heavy-duty
work gloves are available from Harbor
Freight Tools.

DRESS SAFELY. 6. 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 a long-sleeve shirt, roll
sleeves up above elbows.

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

INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS MUST 8.
FOLLOW OSHA REQUIREMENTS.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

AND PRECAUTIONS

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND DRY. 1.

Cluttered, damp, or wet work areas invite

injuries.

KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM WORK 2.

AREA. Do not allow children to handle

this product.

STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT. 3. 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.

DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT 4.

IF UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF

ALCOHOL OR DRUGS. Read warning

labels on prescriptions to determine if

your judgement or reexes are impaired

while taking drugs. If there is any doubt,

do not attempt to use this product.

STAY ALERT.9. 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.

CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS.10.
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.

REPLACEMENT PARTS AND 11.
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.

MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT WITH 12.
CARE. Keep this product clean and dry

for better and safer performance.

USE EYE AND HAND PROTECTION. 5.

Wear ANSI-approved safety impact

MAINTENANCE:13. For your safety,
service and maintenance should be

goggles and heavy-duty work gloves

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performed regularly by a qualied

technician.

USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE 14.

JOB. Do not attempt to force small

equipment to do the work of larger

industrial equipment. There are certain

applications for which this equipment

was designed. It will do the job better

and more safely at the capacity for

which it was intended. Do not modify

this equipment, and do not use this

equipment for a purpose for which it was

not intended.

WARNING: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.

SPECIFIC PRODUCT

WARNINGS AND

PRECAUTIONS

THE MODEL 42709 TRAILER. Make

sure to attach the Steel Side Panel Kit to
the Trailer manufacturer’s recommended
assembly points.

ALWAYS EXAMINE THE STEEL SIDE 4.
PANEL KIT FOR LOOSE MOUNTING
BOLTS, STRUCTURAL CRACKS,
BENDS, DAMAGE, AND ANY OTHER
CONDITION THAT MAY AFFECT
ITS SAFE OPERATION. Do not use

the Steel Side Panel Kit even if minor
damage appears.

When installing the Steel Side Panel kit, 5.
the trailer must be located on a level,
solid surface, with tires blocked so that
the trailer cannot roll.

UNPACKING

When unpacking, check to make sure

all the parts shown on the Parts List (page

9) are included. If any parts are missing or
broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the
number shown on the cover of this manual as
soon as possible.

THIS STEEL SIDE PANEL KIT IS 1.

DESIGNED FOR USE ONLY WITH THE

MODEL 42709 TRAILER (AVAILABLE

FROM HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS).

PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL 2.

ASSEMBLY KNOWLEDGE IS

REQUIRED TO SECURELY AND

PERMANENTLY ATTACH THE STEEL

SIDE PANEL KIT TO THE MODEL

42709 TRAILER. ONLY A QUALIFIED

TECHNICIAN SHOULD PERFORM THE

ASSEMBLY.

MAKE SURE TO READ AND 3.

UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS

AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

AS OUTLINED IN THE

MANUFACTURER’S MANUAL FOR

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