Harbor Freight Tools Drywall Panel Hoist Product manual
Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
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Table of Contents
Safety ................................................................. 3
Specifications ..................................................... 4
Assembly ............................................................ 4
SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCEASSEMBLY
Operation ............................................................ 8
WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS
Maintenance ...................................................... 12
Parts List and Diagram ...................................... 14
Warranty ............................................................ 16
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.
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
1. Maintain labels and nameplates on
the tool. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
2. Keep children away. Children must never be allowed
in the work area. Do not let them handle machines,
tools or let them climb on or play with the product.
3. Store idle equipment. When not in use, tools must
be stored in a dry location to inhibit rust. Always
lock up tools and keep out of reach of children.
4. Use the right tool for the job. Do not attempt to force
a small tool or attachment to do the work of a larger
industrial tool. There are certain applications for
which this tool was designed. It will do the job better
and more safely at the rate for which it was intended.
5. Do not modify this tool and do not use this tool
for a purpose for which it was not intended.
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry as they can be caught in moving parts.
Protective, electrically nonconductive clothes and
nonskid footwear are recommended when working.
Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair.
7. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, an
ANSI-approved hardhat and heavy-duty
work gloves during set up and use.
8. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Do not reach over or across a Panel
Hoist while in operation. Do not walk or stand
under Panel Hoist needlessly while in operation.
9. Maintain tools with care. Keep tools clean for
better and safer performance. Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories.
10. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common
sense. Do not operate any tool when you are tired.
11. Check for damaged parts. Before using any
tool, any part that appears damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check
for alignment and binding of moving parts; any
broken parts or mounting fixtures; and any other
condition that may affect proper operation. Any
part that is damaged should be properly repaired
or replaced by a qualified technician. Do not use
the tool if any control does not operate properly.
12. When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts. Use of any other parts will void the
warranty. Only use accessories intended
for use with this tool. Approved accessories
are available from Harbor Freight Tools.
13. Do not operate tool if under the influence of
alcohol or drugs. Read warning labels if taking
prescription medicine to determine if your judgment
or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If
there is any doubt, do not operate the tool.
14. For your safety, service and maintenance should
be performed regularly by a qualified technician.
15. Stand clear of the Panel Hoist when
raising or lowering a panel. Never
reach through the winch wheel.
16. Do not exceed the Hoist’s capacity of 150 lb. Check
the manufacturer’s documentation to determine the
actual weight of panels before attempting to lift them.
17. Do not ride on the Panel Hoist, and never have
people or pets in the area while operating Hoist.
18. Only use the Hoist to raise/lower one drywall
panel at a time. After raising the panel,
immediately fix in place using the recommended
type, number and pattern of nails, adhesive or
screws. Do not use this Hoist to store panels.
19. Place Panel Hoist on correct surface. Only use
this Hoist on a stable, level, clean, hard and dry
surface that is capable of sustaining the load.
20. Stabilize the load. Ensure that the load
remains stable at all times. Do not move
the load while it is on the Hoist.
21. Center the load on the Panel Hoist. Off-center loads
can topple, causing property damage or injury.
22. Do not lubricate any part of the Winch components.
The brake is friction based and may fail if lubricated.
23. Before each use, check that the cable
is properly tensioned and wound tightly
and evenly onto the spool.
24. Before lifting load to full height, first lift a
short distance. Check that the brake is
engaged, then continue to lift to full height.
25. 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.
SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE ASSEMBLY
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Specifications
SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCEASSEMBLY
Weight Capacity 150 LB.
Panel Size Capacity 4 FT. x 16 FT.
Height Range 5 FT. to 11 FT. 5 IN.
Cradle Tilt
Tilt (Loading), 60º
Tilt (Side), 15º
Assembly
Read the entire Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual including all
text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages,
refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual.
Note: Two people are required for assembly.
Cradle
Telescoping
Asm.
Winch
Tripod
Figure A
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Tripod Setup
Telescoping Assembly
1. Stand the Tripod Base on the floor,
resting on its Caster Wheels.
2. Press down on the Slide Lock Ring on
the center Leg. Hold the Ring down while
swinging the remaining two Legs forward
until the Yoke Ring snaps into the locking
hole near the center of the tripod.
Slide
Lock
Ring
Set the Telescoping Asm. into the Tripod Base.
Back View of Tripod
showing “V” shaped
Flanges:
SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE ASSEMBLY
Front Assembled View:
Figure B
Locking Caster Wheels
Lock the Caster Wheels by pressing down with
your foot on the front side of the tilting lock.
Note: To unlock the Caster Wheels, press
down on the back side of the tilting lock.
Lock
Unlock
Figure C
Figure D
WARNING! The Telescoping Asm. must fit over both “V”
shaped flanges shown in Figure D (top photo) and at
right. The Telescoping Asm.
must sit exactly vertically. If
the main bar sits at an angle,
then the unit is not tucked
into the inner “V”
Telescoping
Asm.
shaped flange.
Outer Flange
Tripod Base
Inner Flange
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