Harbor Freight Tools 60771 Owner's Manual

Specifications

Load Capacity 500 lb.

Vehicle Hitch
Receiver Size

Inside Platform 47-1/4" L x 20-5/8" W x 6-5/8" H

Overall Dimensions 49" L x 34-3/8" W x 10-3/8" H

2" (Vehicle hitch requires a
Class III or better tow rating.)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Assembly Precautions

1. Assemble only according to these instructions.
Improper assembly can create hazards.

2. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
heavy-duty work gloves during assembly.

Use Precautions

1. This product is not a toy. Do not allow
children to play with or near this item.

2. Use as intended only.

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

Specific Safety Rules

1. Follow DOT guidelines for installation and use.

2. Install sufficiently far away from hot exhaust to
prevent heat damage to carrier or cargo.

3. Secure load before moving.

4. Turn vehicle’s ignition OFF, set parking brake, and
chock wheels before installing, loading, or unloading.

5. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles
and heavy-duty work gloves during
installation, loading, and unloading.

6. Always secure the Carrier as close to your
vehicle as possible, minimizing the distance of
the Carrier and its load from your vehicle.

3. Keep assembly area clean and well lit.

4. Keep bystanders out of the area during assembly.

5. Weight capacity and other product capabilities apply
to properly and completely assembled product only.

4. Do not exceed listed weight capacity, evenly
distributed. Be aware of dynamic loading!
Sudden load movement may briefly create
excess load causing product failure.

5. Maintain product labels and nameplates.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

7. Keep Carrier clean and dry.

8. Load heaviest items toward the center of the
Carrier. Be aware of openings and use larger
containers that will not fall through gaps in the
Carrier’s framework. Only use Carrier with a
properly installed Class III or better 2" hitch receiver
capable of supporting the Carrier and its load.

9. 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.

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General Safety

1. Make sure the area in which the Carrier
is assembled is clean and well lit.

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

2. Keep children and bystanders away
while assembling the Carrier.

Carrier Use and Care

1. Use the correct Carrier for your application.

The correct Carrier will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.

2. Store the Carrier out of reach of children and
do not allow people unfamiliar with the Carrier
or these instructions to use the Carrier. Use of

carrier by untrained people may not be safe.

Service

3. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when using the Carrier. Do
not use the Carrier while you are tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.

A moment of inattention while using the Carrier
may result in serious personal injury.

3. Maintain the Carrier. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the
Carrier’s operation. If damaged, have the
Carrier repaired before use. Many accidents

are caused by poorly maintained equipment.

4. Use this Carrier in accordance with these
instructions and in the manner intended for this
particular type of product, taking into account the
area conditions and the task to be performed.

Use of this Carrier for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.

Have this Carrier serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the Carrier is maintained.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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