Harbor Freight Tools LEver Chain Hoist 69482 - Manual (Page 7)

Page 7 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Lever Chain Hoist
5. WARNING! Turn the Brake Knob
clockwise until it stops before
lifting or lowering a load.
6. Move the Selector Lever to the up position
(see Figure H) and ratchet the
Lever Handle to lift the load.
WARNING
N
LEVER CHAIN HOIST
ITEM 66106
08j-11d Made in China. DO NOT REMOVE
1 1 / 2
TON
U
D
To prevent serious injury:
1. Do not use for overhead lifting or for lifting people or animals.
2. Stay clear of load while suspended.
3. Inspect before every use; do not use if parts loose or damaged.
4. Do not exceed 3000 lb. capacity.
Be aware of dynamic loading! Sudden load movement may briefly create excess load causing product failure.
5. Anchor points must be able to support load. Balance load evenly.
6. Safety clasp must close around load.
7. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles,
heavy-duty work gloves, and steel-toed work boots during use.
8. Keep braking surfaces dry
and free from lubricant.
9. Do not change direction during use.
Turn Brake Knob clockwise to engage brake
Figure H: 66106/96482 Selector Lever
and Brake Knob “U” / Up Position
Note: If there is slack in the load chain, you may
need to pull on the load chain slightly to get the
ratchet to engage until the slack is taken up.
7. Lift load slightly and stop momentarily to make
sure the load brake works before proceeding.
WARNING! Keep bystanders and
pets away when a load is raised.
Do not work under a raised load.
8. If the load is to be moved, lower it close to the
ground prior to attempting to relocate the load.
Do not touch the Selector Lever until
the load is ready to be lowered.
9. To lower the load, turn the Selector Lever to
the down position (see Figure I) and ratchet
until the load is resting fully on the work area.
WARNING! DO NOT LOWER BY TURNING
BRAKE KNOB OR LOAD WILL FALL.
WARNING
N
LEVER CHAIN HOIST
ITEM 66106
08j-11d Made in China. DO NOT REMOVE
1 1 /
2
TON
U
D
To prevent serious injury:
1. Do not use for overhead lifting or
for lifting people or animals.
2. Stay clear of load while suspended.
3. Inspect before every use;
do not use if parts loose or damaged.
4. Do not exceed 3000 lb. capacity. Be aware of dynamic loading! Sudden load movement may briefly create
excess load causing product failure.
5. Anchor points must be able to support load. Balance load evenly.
6. Safety clasp must close around load.
7. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, heavy-duty work gloves, and
steel-toed work boots during use.
8. Keep braking surfaces dry and free from lubricant.
9. Do not change direction during use.
Figure I: 66106/96482 Selector Lever
“D” / Down Position
10. Disconnect Hoist, clean, then store the
tool indoors out of children’s reach.
User-Maintenance Instructions
(for all lever chain hoists)
Procedures not specifically explained
in this manual must be performed
only by a qualified technician.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY
FROM TOOL FAILURE:
Do not use damaged equipment.
If abnormal noise occurs, have the
problem corrected before further use.
1.
BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general
condition of the tool. Check for loose screws,
misalignment or binding of moving parts,
cracked or broken parts and any other
condition that may affect its safe operation.
2. AFTER USE, clean surfaces of
the tool with clean cloth.
3. WEEKLY, lubricate all chain links. Apply new
lubricant on top of the old layer of lubricant.
4. PERIODICALLY, lubricate the moving
parts of the Hoist with white lithium
grease, but not the braking system.