Harbor Freight Tools 65115 Product manual
Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
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ITEM 65115
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REV 14g
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.
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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 assembly and service may not be included.
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Max. Weight Capacity 1,200 lbs.
Drum Capacity Strap (Belt): 20’
Overall Dimensions
7-1/8” L x 6-1/2” W x 5-3/4” H
(without handle)
UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure that
the item is intact and undamaged. If any parts are
missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools
at the number shown on the cover of this document
as soon as possible.
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.
3. Keep assembly area clean and well lit.
4. Keep bystanders out of the area during
assembly.
5. Do not assemble when tired or when under
the influence of drugs or medication.
Specific Safety Precautions
1. Do not exceed 1,200 lb. max. load capacity.
Be aware of dynamic loading! Suddenly
starting or jerking against load may briefly
create excess load causing product failure.
2. Make sure Winch is properly bolted to stable
and secure structure or vehicle that can
support weight of Winch and load being
pulled.
3. Secure vehicle in position with emergency
brake and wheel chocks before using Winch.
Do not put vehicle in park or in gear during
use. Refer to vehicle’s owner’s manual for
proper connection points on vehicle.
4. For horizontal pulling only. Do not use for
vertical pulling.
5. When attaching load to be pulled, make sure
attachment device fits on Hook completely
and safety clasp closes properly. Do not pull
load if clasp does not fully close.
6. Use proper couplings when connecting Hook
to load.
7. Do not oil or grease the Lock Lever any part
of the brake mechanism. Apply Lock Lever
once load has been moved.
8. Keep hands and body clear of Gear Pinion
during use.
9. Do not use inappropriate attachments to
extend length of Strap.
10. Do not use to pull people.
11. Do not use for aircraft purposes.
12. Do not stand between Winch and load being
pulled during use. Do not step over or under
Strap during use.
13. Before mounting, verify that installation
surface has no hidden utility lines before
drilling or driving screws.
14. Do not attach Hook to load when Strap is
fully extended. Keep at least five full turns of
Strap on Drum.
15. After moving load with Winch, secure load.
Do not use Winch to hold load for extended
period of time.
16. Do not move vehicle with Strap extended and
attached to load. Strap could snap, causing
serious injury and/or property damaged.
17. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
heavy-duty work gloves during use and when
handling Strap.
18. Inspect before use; do not use if parts are
loose or damaged.
19. Re-spool Strap properly in smooth, even
pattern.
20. If loading boat onto trailer without keel or side
hull rollers, make sure trailer is submerged
in water when boat is loaded by Winch.
Dragging boat onto trailer while on land can
lead to Winch failure and potential personal
injury and/or property damage.
21. This product is not a toy. Do not allow
children to play with or near this item.
22. Use for intended purpose(s) only.
23. After use, store in secure and dry location
out of reach of children.
24. Maintain product labels and nameplates.
These carry important safety information.
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5. Using the proper hardware, secure Winch to
vehicle mounting frame.
ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING
INSTRUCTIONS
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION section at the
beginning of this document including
all text under subheadings therein
before set up or use of this product.
Mounting
1. Align the Winch on the vehicle mounting
frame (not supplied). Use a marker (not
included) to make drill marks though the
mounting holes at the front of the Winch and
through the mounting slot and the back of
Winch.
2. WARNING! The Winch should be aligned
and secured to a solid and flat part of the
vehicle that is able to withstand the weight of
Winch and the 1,200 lb. max. load capacity
for 65115 Winch and the 2,000 lb. max. load
capacity for 98923 Winch.
3. Remove Winch and drill three 5/16” holes for
the mounting of the front part of frame. See
Figure 1, above.
Mounting Holes
Fig. 1
Mounting Hole
Figure 2
Assembly
1. Use the Screw and Locking Nut to attach
Crank Handle to hexagonal head of Gear
Pinion.
2. Use the Hex Wrench to tighten the Screw
and Locking Nut until Crank Handle is
secured in place. See Figure 3, below.
Crank
Handle (10)
Hex Wrench
Screw
Figure 3
4. Drill 5/16” holes for the mounting slot at the
rear part of frame. See Figure 2, above.
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