User manual CHICAGO 96811

[. . . ] Failure to do so can result in serious injury. SaVe thiS Manual. Copyright© 2007 by Harbor Freight Tools®. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools. For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353. SaVe thiS Manual 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). [. . . ] Wear anSi approved goggles and wear gloves during use to prevent pinching of hands and fingers. Use the correct the Cargo Bar for your application. Store idle tools out of the reach of children. Check for breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the Cargo Bars operation. If damaged, have the Cargo Bar repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained products. do not use for top-heavy or stacked loads. Use the Cargo Bar and accessories, in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of tool, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. SpeciFic SaFetY ruleS 1. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. 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. of Motor Vehicles) specifications for securing loads. 3. SaVe theSe inStructionS. SKU 96811 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 3 SpeciFicationS Steel tubing-bars, rubberfaced grips, steel-plated side pads, rubber and thermoplastic handle and grip, machined steel gear lever and spring 39-1/2" L x 3" W x 3-1/8" 40" to 70" 4. 17 Lbs. Construction Dimensions Range of Extension Net Weight Prevents cargo shift in pick-up trucks, SUVs or hatch-backs unpacKing When unpacking, check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible. operating inStructionS 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. tool set up Figure 1 Ratcheting Handle Latch Lock Tube Slide Tab 1. To expand length of Cargo Bar. · Pull back on Latch Lock and raise Ratcheting Handle. SKU 96811 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 4 · Pull on Tube to expand the length, as desired. · For supplying load to the Bar to secure it in place, slowly ratchet the Handle until the Bar is tightly and secured in place. Be careful not to apply excessive spreading force. Once the desired load has been applied, push down on the handle (until it is flat against the Tube). [. . . ] To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product. [. . . ]