Harbor Freight Tools 996 User Manual
Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
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1 Ton
CHAIN HOIST
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Table of Contents
Safety ......................................................... 3
Specifications ............................................. 4
Installation .................................................. 5
SAFETY OPERATION INSPECTIONINSTALLATION
Operation .................................................... 6
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Inspection ................................................... 8
Parts List and Diagram .............................. 10
Warranty .................................................... 12
WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH:
Basic Safety Information
1. Do not lift more than rated load. Be aware of
dynamic loading! Sudden load movement may
briefly create excess load causing product failure.
2. Do not operate hoist with twisted, kinked, or
damaged chain.
Inspect chain carefully before every use.
3. Do not operate a damaged or
malfunctioning hoist. Inspect hoist carefully
and test operation before every use.
4. Do not lift people or lift loads over people.
Falling loads can injure or kill people.
5. Do not operate hoist with anything other
than manual power (by hand).
6. Do not remove or cover warning labels and/
or tags. These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
7. The warnings, precautions, 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.
Installation Specific Safety Information
1. The supporting structure the hoist is mounted
to (including trolley, monorail, or crane) must
be designed to withstand the loads and forces
imposed by the hoist for the rated load.
2. Install in location that allows the operator
to move and stay clear of the load.
3. Where the slack chain hanging from the hoist may
create a hazard, use an appropriate chain container
(not provided) to contain the excess chain.
4. Inspect the hoist as explained in Frequent Inspection
on page 8 after installation but before use.
SAFETYOPERATIONINSPECTION INSTALLATION
Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Specific Safety Information
1. Perform a “Frequent Inspection”
at least monthly, see page 8.
2. Perform a “Periodic (Thorough) Inspection”
at least yearly, see page 9.
3. More frequent inspections are needed
for hoists that are used heavily.
4. Raise test loads only to the minimum extent needed
and stay well clear of load at all times during testing.
Operation Specific Safety Information
1. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles,
ANSI-approved hard hat, and steel-toed work
boots during setup and use.
2. This product is not a toy. Do not allow
children to play with or near this item.
3. Use as intended only.
Do not use to handle molten material.
Do not use for aircraft purposes.
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SAFETY OPERATION INSPECTIONINSTALLATION
Specifications
Rated Capacity 2,000 lb.
Maximum Extension 10′
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