Central Machinery 45742 Owner's manual
TURN TABLES
1.5 TON CAPACITY / 2 PC.
Model 45742
OPERATING INFORMATION
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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SPECIFICATIONS TABLE
SAVE THIS MANUAL
You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, operating,
maintenance procedures, and parts list. Keep your invoice with this manual.
Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover. Keep this manual and
invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND DRY. Cluttered, damp or wet work areas
invite injuries.
2. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM WORK AREA. Do not allow children to handle
this product.
3. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT. When not in use, tools and equipment should be
stored in a dry location to inhibit rust. Always lock up tools and equipment and
keep out of reach of children.
4. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR
DRUGS. Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or
reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not attempt to
use this equipment.
5. USE EYE PROTECTION. Wear ANSI approved safety impact eye glasses when
working with this equipment. ANSI approved safety impact eye glasses are
available from Harbor Freight Tools.
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6. DRESS SAFELY. Non-skid footwear or safety shoes should be used when
working with this product. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can
become caught in moving parts. Wear a protective hair covering to prevent long
hair from becoming caught in moving parts. If wearing a long-sleeve shirt, roll
sleeves up above elbows.
7. INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS MUST FOLLOW OSHA REQUIREMENTS.
8. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times to prevent
tripping, falling, back injury, etcetera.
9. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing at all times. Use common sense. Do not
use this tool when you are tired or distracted from the job at hand.
10. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before using this product, carefully check that
this tool will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for
damaged parts and any other conditions that may affect the operation of this
product. Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately.
11. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. When servicing, use only
identical replacement parts. Only use accessories intended for use with this
product. Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools.
12. MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT WITH CARE. Keep this equipment clean, dry, and
free of oil and grease.
13. MAINTENANCE: For your safety, service and maintenance should be performed
regularly by a qualified technician.
14. USE THE RIGHT PRODUCT FOR THE RIGHT JOB. There are certain applica-
tions for which this product was designed. Do not use a small tool or equipment to
do the work of a larger industrial tool or equipment. Do not use this product for a
purpose for which it was not intended.
SPECIFIC PRODUCT WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
1. MAINTAIN A SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT. Keep work area well lit. Make sure
there is adequate surrounding work space.
2. DO NOT FORCE THE EQUIPMENT. The Turn Tables will do the work better and
safer below or at the weight capacity (3,000 Lbs. or 1.5 Tons per pair) for which
they were designed. Do not exceed the weight capacity. The Turn Tables will
break under dynamic loading. Caution: Always be aware of Dynamic Loading. If
you drop a weight on the Turn Tables, it may create for a brief instant, an excess
load. The Turn Tables are designed for 3,000 lbs. or 1.5 Tons per pair maximum
load; do not exceed.
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3. MAKE SURE THE TURN TABLES ARE POSITIONED ON A DRY, FLAT, LEVEL
SURFACE. Do not position the Turn Tables on an uneven surface or a surface
covered with ice, grease, oil, or any other substance that may cause the Turn
Tables to tip over or slide when driving a vehicle up onto the Turn Tables.
4. ADDITIONAL HELP MAY BE REQUIRED TO GUIDE THE VEHICLE ONTO
THE TURN TABLES. Another person, standing a safe distance away from the
vehicle, may be needed to act as a visual guide as you drive the vehicle onto the
Turn Tables.
5. ALWAYS MAINTAIN THE SLOWEST SPEED POSSIBLE WHEN DRIVING THE
VEHICLE ONTO AND OFF OF THE TURN TABLES.
6. ONCE THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN POSITIONED ON THE TURN TABLES
IMMEDIATELY TURN OFF THE ENGINE, SET THE PARKING BRAKE, AND
BLOCK THE REAR TIRES. Never attempt to use the Turn Tables while the
engine is running. Turn off the engine, set the parking brake, carefully exit the
vehicle, and block the rear tires with wheel chocks or blocks of wood to prevent
the vehicle from rolling while being serviced.
7. NOTE: It is recommended that the vehicle manufacturer’s manual, and/or a
qualified technician, be consulted to determine the front end wheel alignment
degree of tolerance difference allowable for the vehicle make and model being
tested.
8. NEVER WORK UNDERNEATH A VEHICLE WITHOUT USING ADDITIONAL
SAFETY SUPPORT DEVICES (I.E., JACK STANDS) TO SUPPORT THE
VEHICLE.
9. The Turn Tables are not designed to be used with jack stands and no one
should work under vehicle while vehicle is on Turn Tables.
UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure all parts shown on the Parts List (page 8) 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.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1. The Turn Tables are designed to indicate whether the front end wheel alignment
of a compact car or lightweight truck is in need of adjustment.
2. Should the Turn Tables indicate a need for front end wheel alignment adjustment
(usually by means of adjusting the vehicle’s tie rods), it is recommended that only
a qualified technician perform the service, and not while the vehicle is still on the
Turn Tables.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Proper Positioning Of The Turn Tables:
1. CAUTION: Make sure the Turn Tables are positioned on a dry, flat, level surface
capable of supporting the weight of the Turn Tables and vehicle being tested. Do
not position the Turn Tables on an uneven surface or a surface covered with ice,
grease, oil, or any other substance that may cause the Turn Tables to tip over or
slide when driving a vehicle up onto the Turn Tables.
2. To determine the correct distance between the Turn Tables, it is recommended
that you measure the distance (on-center) between the front tires of the vehicle
that is to be driven onto the Turn Tables. Then, use the same on-center mea-
surement to position the Turn Tables. (See Figure A.)
3. When positioning the Turn Tables on the floor surface, make sure the side that
has the Scale Pin (part #11) faces outward on both sides of the vehicle.
(See Figure A, and Assy. Diagram.)
3. Make sure to evenly align the Turn Tables on the floor surface area.
(See Figure A.)
MEASURE DISTANCE BETWEEN FRONT TIRES (ON-CENTER).
ALIGN TURN TABLES WITH TIRES (ON-CENTER).
POSITION TURN TABLES EVENLY ON FLOOR SURFACE.
SCALE PIN (#11) SCALE PIN (#11)
FIGURE A
When Driving A Vehicle Onto The Turn Tables:
1. After the Turn Tables are properly positioned, check to make sure the two Pins
(part #1) in each Turn Table are inserted through the Top Plate (part #4) and
Base (part #9). Also, make sure the Scale Pin (part #11) is at the “0” setting on
the Scale Plate (part #2). (See Figures B, C, and Assy. Diagram.)
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