COMBINATION
Model
97736
PICNIC TABLE - BENCH
ASSEMBLY & SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.
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.
SAVE THIS MANUAL.
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without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
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SAVE THIS MANUAL
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 end of this manual (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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
Notice
personal injury.
address practices
not related to
CAUTION, without
NOTICE is used to
CAUTION
address practices not related to
personal injury.
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
the safety alert
symbol, is used to
INSTRUCTIONS
In this manual, on the labeling, and
all other information provided with
this product:
This is the safety alert
symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
DANGER indicates a
DANGER
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING indicates
WARNING
not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used with
CAUTION
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
hazardous situation
which, if not
a hazardous
situation which, if
the safety alert
symbol, indicates a
When using this product, safety
precautions should always be followed
including the following:
General Safety
Do not use this product for other than its 1.
intended use. Inspect before use. Do
not use if parts are loose or damaged.
Maintain labels and nameplates on the 2.
product. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or missing,
contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
This product is not a toy. Keep it out of 3.
reach of children when children are not
being closely supervised.
Make sure to install this product on a 4.
clean, dry, at, level surface capable of
supporting the weight of the product and
its contents.
Wear ANSI-approved safety 5.
impact goggles and heavy-duty
work gloves when assembling this
product.
Do not exceed the total weight capacity 6.
of (400 pounds). Also, make sure the
weight is distributed evenly on each
Bench. Be aware of dynamic loading.
Dropping or bouncing on bench may
briey create excess load causing
product failure.
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Never allow people or animals to stand 7.
or climb on this product.
ASSEMBLY
Pinch point warning: Use caution to 8.
avoid pinching ngers when assembling
and setting up this unit.
Adults only should perform the assembly 9.
and set-up of this product.
When in use, make sure all Legs of the 10.
product are at on the ground.
The warnings, precautions, and 11.
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.
Note: For additional information regarding the
parts listed in the following pages, refer to the
accompanying illustrations.
Attach the two Folding Beams (2) 1. ush to
the inner side of the Table Top (5), using
six Bolts each with two Washers and one
Nut (9). (See Figure A.)
NOTE: 2. The Bolts and Washers (9)
should be inserted from the outside of
the Table Top (5) into the Folding Beams
(2). (See Figure A.)
FIGURE A
FOLDING BEAM (2)
BOLTS, WASHERS, NUTS (9)
TABLE TOP (5)
SPECIFICATIONS
Construction
Material
Weight Capacity
Umbrella Hole
Diameter
Waterproof
Water Resistant
Unnished Fir
Yellow/Green Zinc Plated Steel Bolts,
Washers, Nuts, and Screws
400 Pounds Total
(Distributed Evenly)
1-5/8”
No
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.
Place and align the Short Bench Top (8) 3.
ush on the two Bench Supports (4).
(See Figure B.)
Fasten the eight Screws (11) into the 4.
pre-drilled holes on the Short Bench
Top (8) to the Bench Supports (4). (See
Figure B.)
SCREWS (11)
SHORT
BENCH
TOP
(8)
FIGURE B
BENCH SUPPORT (4)
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Turn the assembled Bench upside down.5.
Position the Diagonal Supports (7) so 6.
one end is against the longer cross
beam of Bench Support (4) legs. Then
align the other end so it is ush to the
wood edge next to the center gap of the
Short Bench Top (8). The two Diagonal
Supports (7) need to be attached at
opposite sides of the bench gap, using
three Screws (11) per Support. (i.e., one
support will be attached to one bench
slat, and the other bench slat will be
attached to the other bench support.
(See Figure C.)
NOTE: 7. There are no pre-drilled holes
for the Screws (11) in the bench slat
or Bench Supports (4). Instead, there
are guide marks in the wood to indicate
where the Screws must be inserted.
(See Figure C.)
BENCH
SHORT
BENCH
TOP (8)
SUPPORT
(4)
FIGURE C
DIAGONAL
SUPPORT
(7)
Hold the Table securely in its standing 10.
position.
Attach the two Table Legs (1) to the 11.
Table Top (5) by inserting two Bolts
each, with four Washers and one Nut
(10) into the pre-drilled hole at the
rounded end of the Table Legs. NOTE:
One pre-drilled hole still remains below
the Table Legs. (See Figure E.)
TABLE TOP (5)
TABLE LEG
(1)
BOLTS, WASHERS, NUTS (10)
FIGURE E
Attach the two Arm Rests (3) to the Table 12.
Legs (1), using two Bolts, each with four
Washers and one Nut (10). (See Figure
F.)
FIGURE F
Set the Table on its side.8.
Attach the Folding Beams (2) to the 9.
outside edge of the Bench Supports (4),
using two Bolts, each with four Washers,
and one Nut (10).
(See Figure D.)
FOLDING BEAM (2)
FIGURE D
BOLTS, WASHERS, NUTS (10)
TABLE LEG (1)
BOLTS
ARM
REST
(3)
WASHERS
NUTS
(10)
Place the Long Bench Top (6) on the 13.
Table Legs (1). Make sure the longer
bar underneath the Long Bench top is
toward the outside.
(See Figure G.)
Fasten the eight Screws (11) into the 14.
pre-drilled holes in the Long Bench Top
(6) to the Table Legs (1).
(See Figure G.)
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LONG
BENCH
TOP
(6)
FIGURE G
TABLE LEG
(1)
SCREWS (11)
To transform the Picnic Table into a 15.
Bench, simply lift up the Table Top (5)
and Arm Rests (3).
(See Figures H, I, and J.)
FIGURE H
LIFT UPWARDS
FIGURE I
INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE
PERIODICALLY,1. inspect the general
condition of the Picnic Table/Bench.
Check for loose connections, improper
weight distribution, and any other
condition that may affect the product’s
operation.
TO CLEAN, 2. use a damp cloth with a
mild detergent. Then dry. Do not use
solvents.
PLEASE READ THE
FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR
HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY
DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE
TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR
DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION
OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER
THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY
REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR
SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF
THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER
AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES
THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS
SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND
LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE
BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND
LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS
TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT
PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR
HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS
THERETO.
FIGURE J
IMPORTANT: 16. To extend the life of this
Picnic Table/Bench, it is recommended
that you thoroughly coat it with an
appropriate protectant (i.e., paint,
varnish, etc.).
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PARTS LIST & ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
Part # Description Qty. Part # Description Qty.
1 Table Leg 2 7 Diagonal Support 2
2 Folding Beam 2 8 Short Bench Top 1
3 Arm Rest 2 9 Bolt w/Two Washers & One Nut 6
4 Bench Support 2 10 Bolt w/Four Washers & One Nut 6
5 Table Top 1 11 Screw 22
6 Long Bench Top 1
1
3
2
4
5
7
6
9
10
11
8
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LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high
quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product
is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date
of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse,
abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity,
improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event
be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special
or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation
of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with
transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint
must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection veries the defect, we will either
repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price
if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired
products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted
from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning
the product.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
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Record Product’s Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not
available individually as replacement parts.
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