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inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual
near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual and
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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 installation and service may not be included.
Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Read all safety warnings and instructions.
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Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
Installation Precautions
1. Follow DOT regulations regarding
installation and use.
2. Park truck on a flat, level, hard surfacewell away
from traffic. Place transmission in park/neutral
and set parking brake.
3. Verify that installation surface has no hidden
wires before drilling or driving screws.
4. Install only according to these instructions.
Improper installation can create hazards.
Use Precautions
1. Do not exceed rated weight capacity of
Truck Rack, distributed evenly.
Be aware of dynamic loading! Sudden
load movement may briefly create excess
load causing product failure.
2. Do not exceed rated weight capacity of truck.
Refer to truck’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
3. Strap load securely to Truck Rack.
4. Use as intended only.
5. Inspect before every use; do not use
if parts loose or damaged.
5. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
heavy-duty work gloves during
assembly and installation.
6. Mount Truck Rack securely to vehicle.
7. Keep installation area clean and well lit.
8. Keep bystanders out of the area during installation.
9. Do not install when tired or when under
the influence of drugs or medication.
10. Weight capacity and other product capabilities apply
to properly and completely installed product only.
6. This product is not a toy. Do not allow
children to play with or near this item.
7. Maintain product labels and nameplates.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
8. The warnings, precautions, 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.
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual
including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
General Assembly
Note: Finger tighten all connections until
assembly is done.
All connections are made to both left and right sides.
Assemble on a flat, level, hard surface.