Harbor Freight Tools 44649, 69591, 6964 Product manual
Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
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1/2 TON
Steel Loading
RAMPS
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and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,
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Copyright© 2012 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved.
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. Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.
ITEMS 44649, 69591, 69646
Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SAVE THIS MANUAL.
Specifications
Capacity 1,000 lb. combined,
Max. Tailgate Height 36″
Dimensions 72″ L x 9″ W x 2″ H
Important Safety Information
1. Before use:
a. Read and understand manual.
b. Inspect before every use; do not
use if parts loose or damaged.
c. Turn vehicle’s ignition OFF
and set parking brake.
d. Clean dirt, oil and debris off
ramps and allow ramps to dry.
e. Set up only on solid,
level, dry surface.
f. Turn ramps so flange end faces
downward. Position ramps so that
tongues fully contact tailgate.
g. Properly connect safety chains.
2. Load vehicle slowly. Do not
ride vehicle down ramps.
3. Do not exceed 500 lb. capacity per
ramp or 1,000 lb. capacity evenly
distributed across two ramps.
Be aware of dynamic loading!
Sudden load movement may
briefly create excess load
causing product failure.
4. Use safety chains as intended only.
500 lb. individually
(Static Conditions)*
5. Use as intended only. Do not use:
a. as ladder,
b. to load/unload 3-wheeled vehicles,
c. if tailgate on carrying vehicle
is higher than 36″, or
d. to load vehicle with wheel
width wider than ramp.
6. Ground contact. Use your Ramps
on a solid, level, flat, dry surface.
Make sure the Tongue edge fully
contacts the tailgate of the vehicle.
7. Clean Ramps. Prior to each use,
clean dirt, oil, or any debris off ramps.
8. Be aware of dynamic loading!
Sudden load movement may
briefly create excess load
causing product failure.
9. This product is not a toy. Do not allow
children to play with or near this item.
10. Maintain product labels and
nameplates. These carry
important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
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11. All persons not involved in the
loading process must stand
clear of the loading ramps.
Keep children away. Children must
not be allowed in the work area.
12. Do not exceed tailgate capacity.
13. Avoid working alone. If an accident
happens, an assistant can bring help.
14. Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered and dark areas invite injuries.
15. Store idle equipment.
When not in use, store ramps in
a dry location to inhibit rust.
16. Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. Protective clothes
and nonskid footwear are recommended
when working. Wear restrictive hair
covering to contain long hair.
17. Wear ANSI-approved impact
safety goggles, a safety helmet,
and heavy-duty work gloves
when loading, unloading
or handling ramps.
18. Keep proper footing and balance
when loading or unloading.
19. Do not modify this product.
20. Stay alert. Watch what you are
doing, use common sense. Do not use
any ramp when you are tired.
21. Check for damaged parts.
Before using any ramp, any part that
appears damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will perform
its intended function. Check for any
broken parts or mounting fixtures and
any other condition that may affect
proper operation. Any part that is
damaged should be properly repaired
or replaced by a qualified technician.
22. Replacement parts and accessories.
When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts. Use of any
other parts will void the warranty.
Only use accessories intended
for use with these ramps.
23. Do not use ramp if under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
Read warning labels on prescriptions to
determine if your judgment or reflexes
are impaired while taking drugs. If there
is any doubt, do not use the ramp.
24. 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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Assembly Instructions
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.
Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the
following pages, refer to Parts List and Diagram on page 10.
1. Line up the four holes on the Tongue (2)
TOP
END VIEW
Flange
WARNING! In the following assembly
process, the flange pictured above must
face down with the Tongue (2) edge fully
contacting the tailgate. It is designed
to keep the Ramps from moving once the
weight of the load is riding on the ramps.
with the four holes on the Ramp (1).
Insert four Bolts (3) from the top
(as pictured on the Assembly Drawing)
and secure with Flat Washers (6),
Lock Washers (4), and Nuts (5).
2. Attach a 5/32″ grade 30 coil chain to
one of the side holes of the ramp near
the Tongue, using a M6 x 20 Bolt and
M6 Lock Nut (all sold separately).
3. Repeat with other ramp.
Tongue
Edge
Correct
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REV 03d, 07k, 10g
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