Harbor Freight Tools 47878 Quick reference guide

47878
ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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METAL WORKBENCH

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Technical Specifications
Product Name:Metal Workbench
Product Number: 47878
Overall Dimensions: 47-1/4" L x 23-5/8" W x 33.5 “ H
Wood Type: Birch
Frame: Blue Carbon Steel 15 and 19 gauge.
Drawer Dimension: 19-3/4" L x 16-3/4" W
Weight: 76 LBS.
Safety Warnings and Precautions
WARNING: When using product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment.
Read all instructions before using this product!
1. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
2. Observe work area conditions. Do not use this product in damp or wet locations. Don’t
expose to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
3. Keep children away. Children must never be allowed in the work area. Do not let them
handle machines, tools, or extension cords. Do not allow children to play with this product;
sharp material edges and a lockable cabinet could result in serious injury to children.
4. Store idle equipment. When not in use, products must be stored in a dry location to inhibit
rust. Always lock up products and keep out of reach of children.
5. Use the right tool for the job. Do not attempt to force a small tool or attachment to do the
work of a larger industrial tool. There are certain applications for which this product was
designed. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended. Do not
modify this product and do not use this product for a purpose for which it was not intended.
6. Dress properly. When working, do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in
moving parts. Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair.
7. Use eye protection. Always wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles.
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8. Check for damaged parts. Before using any product, any part that appears damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment and binding of moving parts; any broken parts or mounting fixtures; and
any other condition that may affect proper operation. Any part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by a qualified technician.
9. Replacement parts and accessories. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts will void the warranty. Only use accessories intended for use with this
product. Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools.
10. Do not operate 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 use the product.
11. Do not use the Metal Workbench as a scaffold, ladder, stool or any use not intended for
this product. Caution: Be careful of sharp material edges when assembling and using
the Metal Workbench.
12. Make certain to use the Metal Workbench on a flat, level and solid surface that can
support the weight of the Metal Workbench and all of its contents.
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.
Assembly
Your Metal Workbench will require complete assembly prior to use. It is important that your read the
entire manual to become familiar with the unit BEFORE you use the Metal Workbench. Before
assembling your Metal Workbench be sure that you have all parts described in the Parts List and
Assembly diagram located on the last pages of this manual.
During assembly, loosely tighten all hardware into place. Do not firmly tighten down all hardware
until the Workbench is completely assembled.
For safety and additional ease of assembly, it is recommended that two people put together the
Metal Workbench.
Step 1) Attach the Support Panel (D) to the Top Panel (A) by inserting Bolt (H) down through
the middle of the Top Panel (A) and into the Support Panel (D). Slide on Washer (N)
and tighten on Nut (M).
Step 2) Set the lip of the Right Side Panel without Corner (C) under the Top Panel (A) and
insert two (2) Bolts (H) down through the Top Panel and into the Right Side Panel
without Corner (C). Slide on Washers (N) and tighten on Nuts (P).
Step 3) Set the lip of the Left Side Panel with Corner (E) under the Top Panel (A) and insert
two (2) Bolts (H) down through the Top Panel (A) and into the Left Side Panel with
Corner (E). Slide on Washers (N) and tighten on Nuts (P).
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Step 4) Lay Back Panel (B) up against the back of the Top Panel (A) and secure it in place
with two Bolts (H), Washers (N) and Nuts (P)-see Figure 1.
Back Panel (B)
Bolt-Washer-Nut
Top Panel (A)
Figure 1-Top to Back
Step 5) Place one Leg (G) over each corner of the Workbench assembled thus far in steps 1
through 4. Insert a Bolt (H) through the hole in the center of the Leg (G) and through
the Back Panel (B). Slide on Washers (N) and tighten on Nuts (P)-see Figure 1.
Insert a second Bolt (H) into the hole on the other side, and secure with Washer (N)
and Nut (M). Repeat for second rear Leg (G). Repeat for front two (2) Legs (G).
Step 6) Locate the Door with Lock and Key (F). Slide the pin on top of the Door (F) up into
the hole in the lip of the Top Panel (A). Slide the Bottom Panel (O) so that the pin on
the bottom of the Door (F) slides into the bottom hole.
Step 7) Attach the Bottom Panel (O) to the Side Panels (C,E) by inserting Bolt down through
the lip of the Side Panel, then down through the Bottom Panel (O)-see Figure 2.
Attach the Back Panel (B) up against the back of the Bottom Panel (O) and secure it
in place with two Bolts (H), Washers (N) and Nuts (P)-see Figure 1. Attach the
Support Panel (D) to the Bottom Panel (O) and secure with same hardware.
Leg (G)
Bottom Panel (O)
Side Panel (E)
Figure 2
Step 8) Set the lip of the Drawer-Backing on top of the Drawer-Base. Attach the Drawer
Backing (R) to the Drawer Base (K) with three (3) Bolts, then slide on Washers (N)
and secure with Nuts (P).
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Bolt (H) down through lip

Step 9) Set the lips of the Drawer Sides(Q) onto the Drawer Base (K). Attach both (2)
Drawer Sides (Q) to the Drawer Base (K) but insert only rear and center Bolt (H), and
secure with Washer (N) and Nut (P)-see Figure 3.
Drawer Side (Q)
Secure with Bolt, Washer
and Nut
Figure 3-Assembling the Drawer
Step 10) Place the Drawer Front (L) with the lip on top and facing the front of the
Workbench. Insert three (3) Bolts (H), slide on Washers (N) and secure with
Nuts (P)-see Figure 3. Secure Drawer Front (L) and Drawer Backing (R) to
Drawer sides (Q) with Nut, Washer and Bolt-see Figure 4.
Drawer-Front (L)
Bolt-Washer-Nut
Figure 4-Fi
Figure 4
Step 11) Measure and mark the center of the Wooden Top (I). Set the Drawer Rails (M)
equidistant from the midpoint. Set the rails in place and make certain that the
Middle Drawer will sit properly on the Rails (M). The Middle Drawer is 18-1/8" wide.
Step 12) Attach each Drawer Rail (M) to the Wooden Top (I) with three (3) Wood Screws (S)-
See Figure 5.
Drawer Rail (M)
Figure 5-Attaching Drawer Rail and Legs
Step 13) The Legs will be attached at each corner of the Wooden Top (I). Measure to make
certain that each Leg (G) is placed within the same distance from each corner.
Attach the Legs (G) to the Wooden Top (I) with three (3) Wood Screws (S) for each
Leg-see Figure 5.
Leg (G)
Wood Screw (S)
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Drawer Front with lip (L)
Wood Screw (S)

Unpacking
UNPACK AND CHECK CONTENTS
When unpacking your Metal Workbench, check to make sure the following parts are included. If any
parts are missing or broken, please call HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS at 1-800-444-3353.
Parts List-Roller Stand
Part # Description Quantity Part # Description Quantity
A Top Panel 1 L Drawer Front 1
B Back Panel 1 M Drawer Rails 2
C Right Side Panel w/out corner 1 N Washers 50
D Support Panel 1 O Bottom Panel 1
E Left Side Panel w/Corner 1 P Nut 50
F Door with Lock and Key 1 Q Drawer Side 1
G Leg 4 R Drawer Backing 1
H Bolt 50 S Wood Screw 14
I Wood Top 1
J Shelf 1
K Drawer Base 1
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THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS
A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESEN-
TATION 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 PROD-
UCT. 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.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available
individually as replacement parts.
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