Central Machinery 66235 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS
Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools®.
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL
PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS.
Copyright©2008 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved. No portion of this document or any artwork contained
herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
Diagrams within this document may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing improvements, actual product
may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.
For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.
SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE: This item is designed specically to be used
with SKU # 66211 Metal Shrinker/Stretcher.
Do not use for any other purpose.
Stand Height 36-1/2”
Included Tool 8mm Hex Key
Safety Pin 3” L x 5/8” Diameter
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 document
as soon as possible.
STAND FOR SKU
66211
METAL SHRINKER/
STRETCHER
66235

SKU 66235 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
Assembly Precautions
This tool is heavy. Have an assistant to help1.
hold and stabilize this tool as it is installed.
Assemble only according to these instructions.2.
Improper assembly can create hazards.
SKU# 66211 Metal Shrinker / Stretcher must3.
be assembled and used according to instruc-
tions provided in the Owner’s Manual for that
item.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and4.
heavy-duty work gloves during assembly.
Keep assembly area clean and well lit.5.
Keep bystanders out of the area during as-6.
sembly.
Do not assemble when tired or when under7.
the inuence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
Inspect this Stand before and after assembly;8.
do not use if improperly assembled or parts
are loose or damaged.
Use Precautions
This item is intended to be used with SKU#1.
66211 Metal Shrinker/Stretcher only. Use for
intended purpose(s) only.
Inspect before use; do not use if parts are2.
loose or damaged.
This product is not a toy. Do not allow chil-3.
dren to play with or near this item.
Maintain product labels and nameplates.4.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor
Freight Tools for a replacement.
Assembly Instructions
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION section at the
beginning of this document including
all text under subheadings therein
before set up or use of this product.
Assembly
Please refer to the Assembly Diagram on1.
page 4 of this manual when assembling this
Stand.
Mount the Frame on the oor using four lag 2.
bolts (not supplied). The oor must be level,
solid and capable of supporting the weight
of this Stand, the weight of the SKU #66211
Metal Shrinker/Stretcher, your work materials
and the forces you apply during operation.
First position the Frame (1), being sure that3.
there is adequate clearance around it to al-
low for safe operation. Mark the position of
the four holes in the Base on the oor.
Drill four holes for the lag bolts. Be sure that4.
there are no hidden pipes, wires or other
obstructions to drill into.
Install the Frame (1) on the oor using your 5.
lag bolts. Check to be sure it is plumb and
secure before proceeding.
Attach the Swivel Bolt (14) to the Foot Pedal6.
(2) using the Pin (5). Secure the Pin (5) in
place using the Split Pin (10).
Attach the Foot Pedal (2) to the Frame (1)7.
using Bushing (4), two Washers (13) and two
Bolts (11). Position the Swivel Bolt (14) on the
top side of the vertical member of the Frame
(1). Check to be sure the Foot Pedal (2) is
snug and can still freely pivot in the Frame (1).
Insert the Push Rod (3) through the box8.
section of the Frame (1) and thread onto the
Swivel Bolt (14) approximately 1-1/2”.
Thread another of the Swivel Bolts (14) onto9.
the upper end of the Push Rod (3) inserting it
to a depth of approximately 1-1/2”. Attach the
Driving Handle (16) to the upper Swivel Bolt
(14) using the other Pin (5) and secure the
Pin in place using a Split Pin (10).
Thread one Hook (6) into the Foot Pedal (2),10.
and another Hook (6) into the vertical mem-
ber of the Frame (1). Connect the two Hooks
using Spring (7).
Attach Safety Pin (9) to the end of Chain (8)11.
and secure in place with Split Pin (10). Attach
this chain assembly to the Frame (1) using a
Split Pin (10).
With an assistant, attach the SKU #6621112.
Metal Shrinker/Stretcher to the ange at the
top of the Frame (1) using two Bolts (12) and
Washers (13). Check to be sure the 66211
tool is secure and stable.
Insert the end of the Driving Handle (16) into13.
the Hand Rocker on the back of the SKU
#66211 Metal Shrinker/Stretcher.

SKU 66235 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 3
Test the operation of the tool by pressing14.
down on the Foot Pedal (2). It may be neces-
sary to adjust one or both of the Swivel Bolts
(14) to synchronize the operation of the Foot
Pedal (2) of this Stand and the operation
of the Jaws of the the SKU #66211 Metal
Shrinker/Stretcher.
OPERATION
When this Stand and the the SKU #662111.
Metal Shrinker/Stretcher are fully assembled,
you can operate the the SKU #66211 Metal
Shrinker/Stretcher by pressing down and let-
ting up on the Foot Pedal (2) in the same way
you can operate the the SKU #66211 Metal
Shrinker/Stretcher using that tool’s Handle.
When not in use, secure the Foot Pedal (2) in2.
the UP position by inserting the Split Pin (10)
onto a hole in the box section of the Frame
(1) under the Foot Pedal. This will prevent
the Foot Pedal from accidently being pushed
down, which may damage the Jaws of the
the SKU #66211 Metal Shrinker/Stretcher.
PARTS LIST
Part Description Qty.
1 Frame 1
2 Foot Pedal 1
3 Push Rod 1
4 Bushing 1
5 Pin 2
6 Hook 2
7 Spring 1
8 Chain 1
9 Safety Pin 1
10 Split Pin 4
11 Bolt m10 x 16 2
12 Bolt m10 x 20 2
13 Washer m10 4
14 Swivel Bolt m16 2
15 Hex Hey 8mm 1
16 Driving Handle 1
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING
CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS
PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
IN THIS DOCUMENT AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY.
NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR
MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY
KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED
TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT
HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF
THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR
DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS
AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN
BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT
BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND
LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE
ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO,
OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF
REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

SKU 66235 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 4
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

SKU 66235 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 5
Record Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as
replacement parts.
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and dura-
bility standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials
and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to
damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside
our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We
shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special
or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to
you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IM-
PLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
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 mer-
chandise. If our inspection veries 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 replace-
ment. 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.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd. • PO Box 6009 • Camarillo, CA 93011 • [phone]