Harbor Freight Tools Portable Wheel Balancer Product manual

Portable Wheel Balancer

Item 39741

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

product described herein. Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.

Manual Revised 11f

Specications

Hub Capacities 1-1/2 IN. to 4 IN. Diameter

Type of Wheels Light Truck and Automobile

CAUTION, without the safety alert symbol, is used to address practices not related to personal injury.

Safety Warnings

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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.

Important Safety Information

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 hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

WARNING Read all safety warnings

and instructions. Failure to follow the

warnings and instructions may result in serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

1. Do not use the Wheel Balancer until properly trained. This product is intended

for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a wheel balancer, do not use until trained.

2. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered areas invite injuries.

3. Keep children away. Children must never be allowed in the work area. Do not let them handle machines, tools, or extension cords.

4. Store idle equipment. When not in use, tools must be stored in a dry location to inhibit rust.

5. Do not force tool. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended. Do not use inappropriate attachments in an attempt to exceed the tool capacity.

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. Use eye protection. Always wear ANSI-approved impact safety goggles.

8. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing; use common sense. Do not operate any tool when you are tired.

NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.

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9. 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 xtures; and any other

condition that may affect proper operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly

repaired or replaced by a qualied technician.

10. Replacement parts and accessories. 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.

11. Do not operate tool if under the inuence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment

or reexes are impaired while taking drugs.

If there is any doubt, do not operate the tool.

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INSTRUCTIONS.

Assembly

WARNING Read all safety warnings

and instructions. Failure to follow the

warnings and instructions may result in serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

Part numbers used below refer to the Parts Diagram and Part Number Listing on page 5.

1. Thread Nut (10) onto threaded end of Shaft (9). Then slide Flat Washer (10) onto threaded end of Shaft.

2. Insert the threaded end of the Shaft (9) into the Base (12).

3. Use Lock Washer (13) and Nut (10) from underneath to secure the Shaft.

4. The Balancing Cone Set (7) rests on top of the tip located on top of the Shaft (9). The tip

of the Shaft ts into the recessed area on

the underside of the Balancing Cone Set.

When properly tted, the bubble in the

Level (4) should be perfectly centered.

Note: Use the level to make sure this tool

is positioned on a at, level surface.

5. With the Wheel Balancer in place, check the balance of the Flange Set (1). Lightly tilt the Flange Set and let it come to rest. It should easily rock back and forth and come to rest with the bubble centered in the Level.

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