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LOAD LEVELER-2 TON
5402
ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2000
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THANK YOU for choosing a HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS product. For future reference, please complete the
owner’s record belo w:
Model_____________ Serial No._____________ Purchase Date_____________
SA VE THE RECEIPT, WARRANTY AND THESE INSTR UCTIONS . It is important that you read the entire
manual to become familiar with the unit BEFORE you begin assemb ly.
Technical Specifications
T ool Name: Load Leveler-2 Ton Capacity
SKU: 5402
Threaded Shaft: Heavy Duty
Weight: 12.5 Lbs.
Includes: Two Chains
Warning: The warnings, cautions and instructions discussed in this instruction manual
cannot cover all possib le conditions and situations that ma y occur. It must
be understood by the operator that COMMON SENSE AND CA UTION ARE
FACTORS WHICH CANNOT BE BUILT INTO THIS PRODUCT, BUT
MUST BE SUPPLIED BY THE OPERATOR.
The Operator
Do not operate the product if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning labels on prescriptions to
determine if your judgment/reflexes might be impaired.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in moving parts.
Protective glov es and non-skid footw ear is recommended.
Wear restrictive hair cov ering to contain long hair .
Use eye and ear protection. Always w ear ANSI appro v ed impact saf ety goggles .
Never stand under a raised load.
Support the Load after it is raised and levelled.
Maintain proper footing and balance at all times.
Never stand or walk under a r aised load.
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Work Area
TO AVOID RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, FIRE AND SHOCK, MAKE SURE YOUR
WORK AREA IS:
Free of damp , w et or rain y conditions .
Free of flammable gasses or liquids .
Free of children (ne v er let them handle tools or machinery).
Well-lit.
Clean and uncluttered.
Well-ventilated.
Before Operating
Before operating y our Load Lev eller , chec k for damaged parts. Bef ore using any tool, an y part that appears
damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function.
DO NOT e xceed the tools maxim um capacity (2 Ton).
Never force the tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool. It is designed to do the job better
and more safely at the rate for which it w as intended.
Do not try to use inappropriate attachments in an attempt to exceed the tool’s capacity. Approv ed accessories
are available from Harbor F reight Tools.
Make sure all clamps, locks and bolts are tight.
Inspect the tool for damage before every use. Never use it if damage is apparent. Only use identical
replacement parts.
Not to be used for aircraft purposes.
Assembly
Your Load Leveler comes completely assembled e xcept f or the Steel Chains. For assistance with chain
assembly please refer to Figure 1 in the Operation section as well as the Assembly Diagram on page 5 and the
Parts List on page 4.
It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with the unit BEFORE you use it. Be sure
that you have all parts described in the Parts List.
Step 1) Insert one Steel Chain (part #19) through each end of Brack et Body as shown in Figure 1.
Make certain to pull the chain through to its mid-point.
Warning: Failure to pull the Chain through to its mid-point ma y result in chain slipping, resulting in harm
or injury to persons and work pieces.
Warning: For safety and ease of hook up, use two people (at the minimum) to hook up the work
piece tothe Load Leveler .
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Bracket Body (#6)
Hanging Block (#8)
Insert Chain to
mid-point
Figure 1-Your Load Leveler
Operation
Never force the tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool. It is designed to do the job better
and more safely at the rate for which it w as intended.
Refer to the P arts List on page 4 and the Assembly Diagram on page 5 to assist you with Oper ation and
Assembly instructions.
The Load Leveller can be used in combination with such tools as a Shop Cr ane or Overhead Hoist.
Warning: Never stand under an object that is being lifted. Be a w are of the possibility of a
load slipping off of a hook or hoist. An item that f alls from the Load Leveller may cause
serious injury.
Handle (#1)
Step 1) Attach the Hanging Block (part #8) to the Crane or Hoist to be used.
Step 2) Secure the load to be moved to the Steel Chains (part #19) at each end of the Bracket Body
(part #6).
Step 3) Turn the Handle (part #1) to move the load to its balance point, so that it is hanging ev enly
from the Load Leveller. As you turn the Handle, the Hanging Block will move to either side of
the Bracket Body.
Unpacking
UNPACK AND CHECK CONTENTS
When unpacking your Load Le v eler-2 Ton Capacity, check to make sure the following parts are included. If
any parts are missing or broken, please call HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS at 1-800-444-3353.
Parts List - #5402
Part # Description Quantity Part # Description Quantity
1 Handle 1 11 Shaft 1
2 Guide Screw 1 12 Rolling Wheel 1
3 Sleeve 1 14 Bolt 1
4 Spacer 4 15 Nut 1
5 Brass Spacer 2 16 Lock Nut 1
6 Bracket Body 1 17 Lock Pin 1
8 Hanging Block 1 18 Spacer 1
10 Rolling Wheel 1 19 Steel Chain 2
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Assembly Diagram-5402
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PR OVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM IN THIS
MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR 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 PR ODUCT OR REPLA CEMENT
PARTS THERETO , OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS
THERETO.
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