User manual CHICAGO 66657

[. . . ] cauTion, without the safety alert symbol, is used to address practices not related to personal injury. General Tool Safety Warnings WarninG read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. [. . . ] Have your Gear Puller serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the tool is maintained. Hydraulic Gear Puller Safety Warnings 1. Do not exceed 12 ton (24, 000 lbs. ) Gear Puller capacity. Always wear ANSI-approved safety goggles. 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. 5. 6. SaVe THeSe inSTrucTionS. For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 3 SPeciFicaTionS Pressure Capacity Type Size Capacity 12 ton (24, 000 lbs. ) 3 jaw puller with hydraulic cylinder 9 ¾" max. Thread the Puller Sleeve (6) onto the Puller Unit about half way up the threaded section of the Puller Unit. Determine if the best grip on the part to be pulled is from the outside or the inside. The hooks on the Jaws (1) face inward when gripping the part from the outside. They face outward when gripping the part from the inside. Determine whether to use the upper or lower holes in the Jaws. The upper holes (nearest the end of the Jaw), are for larger items, approximately 6" - 9" in diameter. The lower holes (closest to the center of the Jaw), are for items smaller than 6". Pump Handle Socket (12) Puller Sleeve (6) Connector Plates (5) Handle (11) 2. unPacKinG Puller Unit Puller Sleeve (6) Handle (11) Bolt, Washer, Nut sets (19) Connector Plates (5) Jaws (1) 3. When unpacking, make sure that the above parts are included and that they are 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. Bolt/Washer/Nut Sets (19) inSTrucTionS For PuTTinG inTo uSe 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. note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual. Jaw (1) 4. Assemble each of the three Jaws onto the Puller Sleeve (6) using two Connector Plates (5) and two Bolt Sets (19) as shown in the photo above. Insert the Handle (11) into the Pump Handle Socket (12) 5. SKU 66657 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 4 Functions The tool is designed to pull items such as bearings, pulleys, and chucks from shafts. The Jaws (1) grip the item from the inside or outside, whichever offers a better grip. The Piston (8) will push on the central shaft while the Jaws pull away. [. . . ] Keep Piston (8) in the fully retracted position while in storage to prevent rust or damage. If rust appears on any part of the tool, remove it with a penetrating oil. If the tool fails to perform adequately, the oil level in the system should be checked and air purged from the system. 2. 6. SKU 66657 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 6 PleaSe read THe FolloWinG careFully THe MANUFACTUReR AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDeD THe PARTS LIST AND ASSeMBLy DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A ReFeReNCe TOOL ONLy. [. . . ]