Harbor Freight Tools 69688 Owner's Manual

Specifications

Load Capacity 500 lb.

Vehicle Hitch Receiver Size

Inside Platform 47-5/16" L x 20-1/2" W x 6" H

Overall Dimensions 49-1/2" L x 34-1/2" W x 9-1/2" H

Important Safety Information

Specific Safety Rules

2" (Vehicle hitch requires a Class
III or better tow rating.)

1. Follow DOT guidelines for
installation and use.

2. Do not exceed 500 lb. capacity,
evenly distributed. Be aware of
dynamic loading! Sudden load
movement may briefly create excess
load causing product failure.

3. Install sufficiently far away from
hot exhaust to prevent heat
damage to carrier or cargo.

4. Secure load before moving.

5. Turn vehicle’s ignition OFF, set parking
brake, and chock wheels before
installing, loading, or unloading.

6. Use as intended only.

7. Inspect before use; do not use
if parts loose or damaged.

8. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles
and heavy-duty work gloves during
installation, loading, and unloading.

9. Maintain labels and nameplates on
the Carrier. These carry important
safety information. If unreadable
or missing, contact Harbor Freight
Tools for a replacement.

10. Always secure the Carrier as
close to your vehicle as possible,
minimizing the distance of the Carrier
and its load from your vehicle.

11. Keep Carrier clean and dry.

12. This product is not a toy. Keep
it out of reach of children.

13. Load heaviest items toward the center
of the Carrier. Be aware of openings and
use larger containers that will not fall
through gaps in the Carrier’s framework.

14. Only use Carrier with a properly
installed Class III or better 2 inch
hitch receiver capable of supporting
the Carrier and its load.

15. 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.

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General safety

1. Make sure the area in which the Carrier
is assembled is clean and well lit.

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

2. Keep children and bystanders away
while assembling the Carrier.

Carrier use and care

1. Use the correct Carrier for your
application. The correct Carrier will

do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.

2. Store the Carrier out of reach of children
and do not allow people unfamiliar
with the Carrier or these instructions
to use the Carrier. Use of carrier by

untrained people may not be safe.

3. Stay alert, watch what you are doing
and use common sense when using the
Carrier. Do not use the Carrier while
you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment

of inattention while using the Carrier
may result in serious personal injury.

3. Maintain the Carrier. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the
Carrier’s operation. If damaged,
have the Carrier repaired before
use. Many accidents are caused

by poorly maintained equipment.

4. Use this Carrier in accordance with
these instructions and in the manner
intended for this particular type of
product, taking into account the area
conditions and the task to be performed.

Use of this Carrier for operations
different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.

Service

Have this Carrier serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the Carrier is maintained.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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