GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND DRY. Cluttered, damp or wet work areas
invite injuries.
2. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM WORK AREA. Do not allow children to
handle this product. Do not allow children in the work area.
3. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT. When not in use , tools and equipment should
be stored in a dry location to inhibit rust. Always lock up tools and equipment
and keep out of reach of children.
4. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF
ALCOHOL OR DRUGS. Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine
if your judgment of reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt,
do not attempt to use this product.
5. USE EYE PROTECTION. Wear ANSI approved safety impact eye glasses
when using this product. ANSI approved impact eye glasses are available form
Harbor Freight Tools.
6. DRESS SAFELY. Non-skid footwear or safety shoes should be used when
working with this product. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as hey can
become caught in moving parts. Wear a protective hair covering to prevent
long hair form becoming caught in moving parts. If wearing a long-sleeve shirt,
roll sleeves up above elbows.
7. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times to
prevent tripping, falling, back injury, etcetera.
8.STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing at all times. Use common sense.
Do not use this product when you are tired or distracted form the job at hand.
9.CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before using this product, carefully
check that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check
for damaged parts and any other conditions that may affect the operation of
this product. Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately.
10.MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT FOR THE RIGHT JOB. There are certain
applications for which this product was designed. Do not use small equipment,
tools or attachments to do the work of larger industrial equipment, tools or
attachments to do the work of larger industrial equipment, loose or attachments.
Do not use this product for a purpose for which it was not intended.
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HOW TO SET UP THE FRAME STARIGHTENER
Frames and bodies are bent and distorted by collision with a relatively large area of the car bearing the impact.
However, the correction procedure utilizes, powerful, concentrated loads at key points which can cause local
crushing of frame members, etc., if these points are not property padded to spread the load over a large area.
Illustration of recommended anchoring procedures are shown below for efficient use of the under body anchoring
System.
Box frames and channel sections should be padded
with short pieces of angles iron to prevent damage to
the corner of the section when a chain is wrapped around the frame section.
24"Min
Pinch Weld
Cross Tube
Cross Tube
24"Min
Pinch Weld
Pinch Weld
Proper anchoring for a heavy fore and aft pull utilizes
the underbody anchoring system as shown here.
Pinch Weld
Cross Tube
Pinch Weld
For a diagonal pull, the underbody anchoring system
provides atachment to both rocker panels, for better
efficiency and less damage. The anchoring loads are
spread across both sides of the car.
Pinch Weld
For pulling on one side only, it is best to attach the cross
tube to both rocker panels. Anchor your body straightener
to the cross tube. This will prevent unwanted rolling of the
underbody clamps on the pinch weld.
The underbody clamp secures to the pinch welds allows more
versatile positioning of the body straightener.
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