Table of Contents
Safety ......................................................... 3
Specifications ............................................. 4
Setup .......................................................... 4
SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP
Operation .................................................... 7
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Maintenance ............................................... 8
Parts Lists and Diagrams .......................... 10
Warranty .................................................... 12
WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Read all safety warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
1. Study, understand, and follow all instructions
before operating this device.
2. Do not exceed rated capacity.
3. Use only on hard, level surfaces.
4. Before moving, lower the load to
the lowest possible point.
5. Use only sling or chains with a rated capacity
greater than the weight of the load being lifted.
6. Do not allow load to swing or drop
violently while lowering or moving.
7. No alterations shall be made to this product.
Do not adjust safety valve.
8. Properly extend leg extensions and secure
boom in proper setting before use.
9. Follow capacities marked on boom; capacity
decreases as boom lengthens.
10. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
heavy-duty work gloves during use.
14. Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered work areas invite accidents.
15. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors
away while operating Engine Crane.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
16. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use
common sense when operating a ram. Do not use
a ram while tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating rams may result in serious personal injury.
17. Follow instructions in the “Inspection, Maintenance,
And Cleaning” section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
maintenance instructions may create a risk of
injury and may void any applicable warranty.
18. Maintain labels and nameplates on the
Engine Crane. These carry important
information. If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
19. Before use, read manufacturer’s instruction
manual for the object you will lift.
SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP
11. Verify replacement ram has same rating,
mounting points and maximum length.
12. Do not use for aircraft purposes.
13. Inspect before every use; do not use
if parts loose or damaged.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
20. Industrial applications must follow
OSHA requirements.
21. 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.
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Specifications
Ram Capacity 3 Ton
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1 Ton 69-5/8"
3/4 Ton 73-3/4"
1/2 Ton 77-7/8"
1/4 Ton 82"
Boom Positions
Meets 2005 ANSI/ASME PALD standards.
Assembly
Bolt Shaft Identification Chart
Chain
Bolt
Part #20
14 x 80 mm
Frame
Bolt
Part #9
14 x 100 mm
Top Ram
Bolt
Part #16
16 x 80 mm
Box A
Part Description Qty
29 Leg 2
26 Support 2
25 Support Post 1
24 Boom 1
23 Boom Extension 1
27 Ram 1
31 Handle 1
Bottom
Hinge
Ram Bolt
Part #10
16 x 90 mm
Part #14
18 x 110 mm
Package Contents
Bolt
Box B
Part Description Qty
28 Base 1
Assembly
Hardware and
Casters
Large
Caster Bolt
Part #1A
8 x 20 mm
Caster Bolt
Part #1B
8 x 14 mm
Lot
Small
Note: Match shaft of bolt
with shapes to determine bolt
part number and function.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH: The correct bolts must be used during
assembly. Carefully compare bolts to Bolt Identification illustration above and the measurements shown in
the parts list and assembly diagrams near the end of this manual to make sure that the correct bolts are used
in the correct place.
For safety and ease of assembly, use two people to assemble the Shop Crane.
CAUTION: DO NOT TIGHTEN ANY BOLTS UNTIL YOU ARE FULLY FINISHED WITH ASSEMBLY.
OTHERWISE PARTS WILL NOT LINE UP PROPERLY.
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