Harbor Freight Tools 69858 Product manual

Specifications

Load Capacity 300 lb.

Vehicle Hitch
Receiver Size

Hitch Pin Size 5/8" dia. (with clip)

Important Safety Information

General Safety

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

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.

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Specific Safety Rules

1. Follow DOT guidelines for
installation and use.

2. Do not exceed 300 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. Read manual before installation
and/or use. 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. Make sure to secure load with ropes,
and/or tie-downs before transporting.

14. 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.

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

16. 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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