User manual CHICAGO 44649

[. . . ] CAPACITY (AS PAIR) Model 44649 SeT uP AnD OPeRATIng InSTRuCTIOnS LOAD RAMPS Roll dirt bikes, ATV's and more into your pick-up! Visit our website at: http://www. harborfreight. com Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. SAVe ThIS MAnuAL. Copyright© 2000 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. [. . . ] Attach a 5/16" grade 30 coil chain (not provided) under the ramp to one of the Bolts (3) used in the last step. Repeat with other ramp. 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. TOP 2. enD VIeW Flange WARnIng!In the following assembly process, the flange pictured above must face down with the Tongue (2) edge fully contacting the tailgate. It is designed to keep the Ramps from moving once the weight of the load is riding on the ramp. ReV 03d, 07k 3. SKU 44649 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 5 OPeRATIOn 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. The vehicle that is being loaded into must be turned off and in gear or park, with the emergency brake engaged and the wheels blocked. each individual Ramp must have a safety chain (not included) correctly installed and connected (see #6 below). Make sure each Ramp is clean and dry before loading. Wear a safety helmet, AnSI-approved safety goggles, heavy-duty work gloves, and steeltoed work boots at all times during loading and unloading. The tailgate the ramps will sit on and both of the ramps must be dry and clean. Check for and tighten any loose hardware Sit the tongue (angled lip) of the Ramp on the tailgate. The Tongue Edge must face down (see Assembly) fully contacting the tailgate of the truck. Extend the Safety Chain (not included) on each Ramp up into the inside of the truck bed; attach each Safety Chain to a secure attachment point on the truck chassis. WARnIng!COnneCT SAFeTY ChAInS TO SeCuRe ATTAChMenT POInTS WIThIn The TRuCK BeD ABLe TO WIThSTAnD The PuLLIng FORCe OF LOADIng. TheY MuST ALSO Be TAuT enOugh TO PReVenT The RAMP FROM COMIng OFF The VehICLe BeIng LOADeD. Pull the loading ramp back until the chains are tight. The entire tongue portion of the ramps must fit onto the tailgate; If not, adjust the Safety Chains accordingly or shorter chains must be used. Chain Adjustment: Remove the bolt and washer that hold the safety chain to the ramp. Reinsert the bolt through a link that will shorten the chain so the loading ramp can not be pulled backwards by the ATV's rear tire. Make sure the washer prevents the bolt from slipping through the chain link. Adjust the other chain to equal length. 2. 7. 3. 4. 5. Page 6 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 44649 4- Wheel ATV Loading · ThIS RAMP IS FOR uSe WITh 2 OR 4-WheeLeD DIRT BIKeS AnD ATV'S OnLY. DO nOT uSe ThIS RAMP TO LOAD 3-WheeLeD VehICLeS. · DO nOT uSe ThIS RAMP TO LOAD AnY VehICLe ThAT WeIghS MORe ThAn 1000 LB. [. . . ] Allow the ATV to roll down naturally, do not attempt to steer it or apply the brakes. If it stops while on the ramp, gently give it throttle to back it off the ramp. 4. 2. Page 8 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 44649 2-Wheel Bike Loading 1. Do not attempt to load any dirt bike or other 2-wheel motor bike alone. Line up the 2-wheel bike with one of the Ramps. [. . . ]