User manual CHICAGO 34542

[. . . ] MANUAL TIRE CHANGER Model 34542 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Tire not included. Do to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slighlty from the product described herein. ® 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd. , Camarillo, CA 93011 Visit our Web site at: http://www. harborfreight. com TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY, READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE. Copyright 2006 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, please call 1-800-444-3353. REV: 10/06 © PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Item Product Applications Description Will handle all tires from 8" to light trucks such as 7. 5" x 16" and flotation tires up to sizes 12. 5"L x 16". [. . . ] Do not attempt to force a small tool to do the work of a larger industrial tool. There are certain applications for which this product was designed. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended. Do not modify this product, and do not use this product for a purpose for which it was not intended. Never overinflate tires or other inflatable items. When inflating a tire with compressed air, make sure to inflate the tire to the exact PSI as recommended by the tire manufacturer. Always use a pressure gauge (not included) to check the actual pressure in tires. Always dispose of old tires in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. The warnings and precautions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be under stood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator. 11. 12. 13. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts Lists on page 10 are included. 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. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Locate the Hex Bolts (6), Lock Washers (11), Hex Head Nuts (12), Center Post (1), and the Pedestal Base (13). Diagram. ) Bolt the Pedestal Base (13) to the Center Post (1), using the Hex Bolts (6), Lock Washers (11), and Hex Head Nuts (12). NOTE: The end of the Pedestal Base with the triangular stop should be directly in front of the Bead Breaker Handle (7) and Bead Breaker Shoe (10). Diagram. ) Bolt the two Side Base Channels (9) into place. Diagram. ) For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 PAGE 5 2. 3. SKU 34542 SECURING THE TIRE CHANGER TO A FLOOR SURFACE 1. Choose a concrete floor surface location for the Tire Changer that is well lighted, offers adequate workspace, and is away from high pedestrian traffic areas. The concrete floor surface should be at least 4" in depth. (See Figure A. ) With assistance, move the Tire Changer to the location. Use the Tire Changer's four 7/16" mounting holes at its base as a template for which four 7/16" holes will be drilled in the concrete surface. Do not use a concrete drill bit larger in diameter than 7/16". (See Figure A. ) Temporarily set the Tire Changer aside. [. . . ] Hook the end of the Mount/Demount Bar (14) over the edge of the rim. Push the tire forward over the edge of the rim at the place the Mount/Demount Bar (14) is. Position the bead so it will slide across the flat portion of the hook end of the Mount/Demount Bar (14). Press down on the tire with one hand against the rim. [. . . ]