Harbor Freight Tools 64831 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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operating, 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 the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference� 18k

When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact

and undamaged� If any parts are missing or broken,

please call 1-888-866-5797 as soon as possible�

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�

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Safety �� 3 Specifications �� 6 Installation �� 6

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Operation �� 10

Inspection �� 12 Parts List and Diagram �� 14 Warranty �� 16

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This is the safety alert symbol� It is used to alert you to potential

personal injury hazards� 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�

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Addresses practices not related to personal injury�

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WARNING marking concerning Risk of Eye Injury� Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles with side shields�

Read the manual before set-up and/or use�

WARNING marking concerning Risk of Fire� Connect trailer wiring to properly fused circuit only�

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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�

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1� Keep work area clean and dry�

Cluttered, damp, or wet work areas invite injuries�

2� Keep children away from work area�

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1� Dress safely while connecting/disconnecting�

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� Wearing safety work shoes is recommended�

2� Do not setup or use this Trailer if under the influence

of alcohol or drugs� Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgement or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs� If there is any doubt, do not attempt to use this Trailer�

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3� Wear ANSI-approved safety impact eye

goggles and heavy-duty work gloves when assembling this Trailer�

4� Do not modify this Trailer, and do not use

this Trailer for a purpose for which it was not intended� Do not use for aircraft purposes�

3� Stay alert� Watch what you are doing at

all times� Use common sense� Do not setup or use this Trailer when you are tired or distracted from the job at hand�

4� Make sure the Trailer’s Hitch Pin (25) and

the vehicle’s hitch (not included) are of equal mating size and are rated equal to or greater than the weight of the Trailer and its payload�

5� Before each use, attach the Trailer’s

Hitch (9) to the towing vehicle�

1� Do not exceed the Trailer’s maximum payload

capacity of 600 lb (properly distributed)�

2� Properly and safely secure the payload in the Trailer�

Load the Trailer evenly from side to side with 60% of the load forward of the Wheel Axle Support (4)�

3� Make sure the towing vehicle and its hitch are both

rated to safely tow the Trailer and its payload� The towing capacity of the hitch is typically stamped on the hitch drawbar�

4� Keep Tailgate (17) in locked position while driving�

Do not drive with Tailgate unlocked or open�

5� Pinch hazard; use care when unlatching Trailer

and handing the Tailgate (17) � Keep hands and fingers away from Latch (8) and Tailgate edges�

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1� This Trailer is not a toy�

Do not allow children to play on or near this item�

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1� Check Tire condition and air pressure�

2� Make sure Hitch, coupler, drawbar, and other

equipment that connect the trailer and the tow vehicle are properly secured and adjusted�

3� Check that all items are securely

fastened on and in the Trailer�

4� Be sure the Trailer jack, tongue support, and any

attached stabilizers are raised and locked in place�

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1� Use the driving gear that the towing vehicle

manufacturer recommends for towing�

2� Drive at low speeds� This will place less strain on

your tow vehicle and trailer� Trailer instability (sway) is more likely to occur as speed increases� V+*=+)*

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3� Avoid sudden stops and starts that can

cause skidding, sliding, or jackknifing�

2� Never allow anyone to ride in or on the trailer�

3� Do not transport animals in this trailer�

5� Check load distribution to make sure

the tow vehicle and trailer are properly balanced front to back and side to side�

6� Check side- and rear-view mirrors to

make sure you have good visibility�

7� Make sure you have wheel chocks and jack stands�

8� Check trailer for loose bolts and nuts,

structural cracks and bends, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation� Do not use the Trailer even if minor damage appears�

4� Avoid sudden steering maneuvers that might

create sway or undue side force on the trailer�

5� Slow down when traveling over bumpy roads,

railroad crossings, and ditches�

6� Make wider turns at curves and corners�

Because your trailer’s wheels are closer to the inside of a turn than the wheels of your tow vehicle, they are more likely to hit or ride up over curbs�

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1� Allow considerably more distance for stopping� 2� Always anticipate the need to slow down�

To reduce speed, shift to a lower gear and press the brakes lightly�

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1� Back up slowly�

2� Because mirrors cannot provide all of the

visibility you may need when backing up, have someone outside at the rear of the trailer to guide you whenever possible�

3� Use slight movements of the steering wheel

to adjust direction� Exaggerated movements will cause greater movement of the trailer�

4� If you have difficulty, pull forward and realign

the tow vehicle and trailer and start again�

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1� Do not park on grades�

2� If possible, have someone outside

to guide you as you park�

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a� Have someone place blocks on both

sides of the trailer wheels�

b� Apply the parking brake�

c� Shift into Park�

(first or reverse gear for manual transmissions)�

d� Then remove your foot from the brake pedal�

Following this parking sequence is important to make sure your vehicle does not become locked in Park because of extra load on the transmission�

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1� Maintain labels and nameplates on the trailer�

These carry important information� If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement�

2� Replacement parts and accessories: when servicing,

use only identical replacement parts� Only use accessories intended for use with this Trailer� Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools�

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a� Place blocks at the front and rear of the

trailer tires to ensure that the trailer does not roll away when the coupling is released�

b� An unbalanced load may cause the

tongue to suddenly rotate upward; therefore, before uncoupling, place jack stands under the rear of the trailer to prevent injury�

3� Maintain this Trailer with care� Keep this Trailer

clean and dry for better and safer performance�

4� For your safety, service and maintenance should

be performed regularly by a qualified technician�

5� When not in use, store Trailer in a

dry location to inhibit rust� Lock up Trailer, and keep out of reach of children�

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