Harbor Freight Tools 97230 Owner's Manual

WHEEL BONNET TIE DOWN

Model

97230

SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.

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Read this material before using this product.

Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.

Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, 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.

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

Keep children and bystanders away while securing the Tie Down. Distrac­tions can cause you to lose control.

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when connecting
the Tie Down. Do not use it to secure an object while you are tired or under the

inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while attach­ing may result in serious personal injury.

Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables
better control of the Tie Down in unexpected situations.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing

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and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be

caught in moving parts.

Lock Handle down before use.

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Do not exceed the working load of 3,333 pounds.

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Obey all D.O.T. regulations regarding use.

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This strap is intended for use in a looped connection to secure wheels during

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transit. It is not to be used for lifting operations.

Do not force the Tie Down. Use the correct product for your application.

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Maintain Tie Downs. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, break-

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age of parts and any other condition that may affect its operation. If damaged,
have the Tie Down repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly

maintained products.

Use the Tie Down in accordance with these instructions and in the manner

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intended for the particular type of product, taking into account the working condi­tions and the work to be performed. Use of the product for operations different

from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

Maintain labels and nameplates on the Tie Down. These carry important safety

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information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a re­placement.

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

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The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual

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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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Working Load 3,333 Pounds

Size of Tire Up to 14-7/8”

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 manual as soon as possible.

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