User manual CHICAGO 90018

[. . . ] If an accident happens, an assistant can bring help. Children and pets must never be allowed in the area when you are loading or unloading a vehicle with the Ramp. When not in use, the Ramp must be stored in a dry location to inhibit rust. Always lock up Ramp and keep out of reach of children. [. . . ] Warning: The warnings, cautions, 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. unpacking When unpacking, check to make sure the parts listed at the back of the manual are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number on the cover of this manual. reV 03i SKU 90018 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 3 operATion Warning!make sure the vehicle which you are loading into is turned off and in gear or park, with the emergency brake engaged and the wheels blocked. make sure the ramp is completely open and the securing chains and hooks are correctly in place (see #3 below). make sure the ramp is clean and dry before loading. Wear a safety helmet at all times during loading and unloading. When folded, the Ramp will be wrapped in the safety chains and Hooks (2). Make sure the tailgate the ramp will sit on, is dry and clean. Sit the tongue (angled lip) of the Ramp on the tailgate. Stretch the Safety Chain on each side of the Ramp up into the inside of the truck bed; attach the hook on each Safety Chain to a secure attachment point on the inside of the truck bed. sAFeTy cHAins musT be connecTed To secure ATTAcHmenT poinTs 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. If most of the edge or the entire edge of the ramp is off of the edge of the vehicle the chains need to be adjusted 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 more than an inch or two. Make sure that the bolt is properly tightened and the washer prevents the bolt from slipping through the chain link. Adjust the other chain to equal length. 4. 5. ATV loading WArninG! · do noT use THis rAmp To loAd Any VeHicle THAT WeiGHs more THAn 1250 lb. · do noT use THis rAmp To loAd Any VeHicle THAT is Wider THAn THe rAmp. · do noT use THis rAmp To loAd Any VeHicle THAT is cArryinG GeAr on iTs rAcKs. · do noT use THis rAmp iF THe TAilGATe on THe VeHicle beinG loAded is HiGHer THAn HAlF THe rAmp's lenGTH (34"). [. . . ] 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. 3. 4. reV 06j; 08d SKU 90018 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 6 maintenance 1. Make sure any dirt, oil, grease, or debris are not on the Ramp. Check the Ramp and Safety Chains and Hooks (2) for cracks, signs of stress, bends, or breakage. [. . . ]