Harbor Freight Tools 99681 User manual

MULTI-PURPOSE WORKBENCH
WITH LIGHTING
99681
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Tools sold separately.
Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools®.
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for
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SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety warn-
ings and precautions, assembly, operat-
ing, inspection, maintenance and cleaning
procedures. Write the product’s serial
number in the back of the manual near the
assembly diagram (or month and year of
purchase if product has no number). Keep
this manual and the receipt in a safe and
dry place for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
In this manual, on the labeling,
and all other information provid-
ed with this product:
This is the safety alert
symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates
a hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used
with the safety
alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to
address practices
not related to personal injury.
CAUTION, without
the safety alert
symbol, is used to address
practices not related to
personal injury.
General Safety Warnings
WARNING Read all safety
warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in
electric shock, re and/or serious
injury. Save all warnings and
instructions for future reference.
Work area safety1.
Keep work area clean and well lit.a.
Cluttered or dark areas invite acci-
dents.
Keep children and bystandersb.
away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
Electrical safety2.
Power tool plugs must match thea.
outlet. Never modify the plug in
any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with grounded power tools.
Unmodied plugs and matching out-
lets will reduce risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never useb.
the cord for unplugging the power
tool. Keep cord away from heat,
oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords in-
crease the risk of electric shock.
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safety goggles when assembling
this product.
Prevent unintentional starting.d.
Ensure the switch of the power
strip is in the off-position before
connecting to power source, and
plugging in any power tool.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
GROUNDING
TO PREVENT
ELECTRIC SHOCK
AND DEATH FROM
INCORRECT GROUNDING
WIRE CONNECTION:
Check with a qualied
electrician if you are in doubt
as to whether the outlet is
properly grounded. Do not
modify the power cord plug
provided with the tool. Never
remove the grounding prong
from the plug. Do not use the
tool if the power cord or plug
is damaged. If damaged, have
it repaired by a service facility
before use. If the plug will not
t the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualied
electrician.
Grounded Tools: Tools with Three
Prong Plugs
Tools marked with “Grounding Re-1. quired” have a three wire cord and
three prong grounding plug. The
plug must be connected to a properly
grounded outlet. If the tool should
electrically malfunction or break
down, grounding provides a low
resistance path to carry electricity
away from the user, reducing the risk
of electric shock. (See 3-Prong Plug
and Outlet.)
The grounding prong in the plug is2. connected through the green wire in-
side the cord to the grounding system
in the tool. The green wire in the cord
must be the only wire connected to
the tool’s grounding system and must
never be attached to an electrically
“live” terminal. (See 3-Prong Plug
and Outlet.)
The tool must be plugged into an3. appropriate outlet, properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all
codes and ordinances. The plug and
outlet should look like those in the
preceding illustration. (See 3-Prong
Plug and Outlet.)

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Double Insulated Tools: Tools
with Two Prong Plugs
Tools marked “Double Insulated” do1. not require grounding. They have
a special double insulation system
which satises OSHA requirements
and complies with the applicable
standards of Underwriters Labora-
tories, Inc., the Canadian Standard
Association, and the National Electri-
cal Code. (See Outlets for 2-Prong
Plug.)
Double insulated tools may be used2. in either of the 120 volt outlets shown
in the preceding illustration. (See
Outlets for 2-Prong Plug.)
Extension Cords
Grounded1. tools require a three wire
extension cord. Double Insulated
tools can use either a two or three
wire extension cord.
As the distance from the supply outlet2. increases, you must use a heavier
gauge extension cord. Using exten-
sion cords with inadequately sized
wire causes a serious drop in voltage,
resulting in loss of power and pos-
sible tool damage.
(See Table A.)
The smaller the gauge number of the3. wire, the greater the capacity of the
cord. For example, a 14 gauge cord
can carry a higher current than a 16
gauge cord. (See Table A.)
When using more than one exten-4. sion cord to make up the total length,
make sure each cord contains at
least the minimum wire size required.
(See Table A.)
If you are using one extension cord5. for more than one tool, add the
nameplate amperes and use the sum
to determine the required minimum
cord size. (See Table A.)
If you are using an extension cord6. outdoors, make sure it is marked with
the sufx “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to
indicate it is acceptable for outdoor
use.
Make sure the extension cord is prop-7. erly wired and in good electrical con-
dition. Always replace a damaged
extension cord or have it repaired by
a qualied electrician before using it.
Protect the extension cords from8. sharp objects, excessive heat, and
damp or wet areas.

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RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE
GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS*
(120/240 VOLT)
NAMEPLATE
AMPERES
(at full load)
EXTENSION CORD
LENGTH
25’ 50’ 75’
100’ 150’
0 – 2.0 18 18 18 18 16
2.1 – 3.4 18 18 18 16 14
3.5 – 5.0 18 18 16 14 12
5.1 – 7.0 18 16 14 12 12
7.1 – 12.0 18 14 12 10 -
12.1 – 16.0 14 12 10 - -
16.1 – 20.0 12 10 - - -
TABLE A * Based on limiting the line
voltage drop to ve volts at
150% of the rated amperes.
Symbology
Double Insulated
Canadian Standards Association
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
V~ Volts Alternating Current
AAmperes
n0xxxx/min. No Load Revolutions per Minute
(RPM)

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SPECIFICATIONS
Power Strip Rating 125 V~ / 7 A
Replacement Bulb T5 14W
Maximum Weight
Capacity
550 lb. - evenly distributed
as follows:
Bench Top - 250 lb.
Bottom shelf - 200 lb.
Each Drawer - 25 lb.
Top Shelf - 45 lb.
UNPACKING
When unpacking, 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 manual as soon as possible.
ASSEMBLY
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.
Fig. 1
23 22 26
Left Rear
Post (1L)
Left Rear Post
Extension (2L)
1. Attach the Left Rear Post (1L) to the
Left Post Extension (2L) using Bolts
(26), Washers (22), and Nuts (23).
Attach the Right Rear Post (1R) with
the Right Post Extension (2R) using
Bolts (26), Washers (22), and Nuts
(23).
NOTE:
Fig. 2
26
2L
1R
2R
1L
Side with 10
holes facing
down
23
22
With the two Rear Posts laying on
the oor, the sides with ten holes (2L
& 1L, 2R & 1R) should be facing the
oor.

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Fig. 3
Top Shelf
Rear
Beam 3 Center Beam
with Holes 5
Drawer
Mounts 9 Side
Beam 8
Bottom
Beam 6
Side
Beam 8
Side
Beam 8
2. From top to bottom, connect the
top shelf Rear Beam (3), the Center
Beam with holes, in the middle (5),
and a Bottom Beam (6) onto the two
rear Legs using Bolts (26), Washers
(22), and Nuts (23).
NOTE: Only put one screw in the top hole
at each end of the Top Shelf Rear
Beam (3) at this stage. The bottom
hole will be used when the Peg Board
(17) is fastened in Step 7.
Using Bolts (26), Washers (22), and3. Nuts (23), attach two Side Beams (8)
onto the rear legs at the Center Beam
With Holes (5), to the back, and
another two Side Beams (8) at the
Bottom Beam (6).
Attach both Drawer Mounts With4. Glide Rails (9) below the two Side
Beams (8) using Bolts (27), Washers
(22), and Nuts (24).
Fig. 4
27
23
24
26
22 22
Left Front
Post 10L
Right Front
Post 10R
Center Beam
with Holes 5
5. Attach the Left Front Post (10L) to
the Left Side Beam (8) and Drawer
Mount with Glide Rail (9), repeat with
the Right Front Post (10R). Attach
Center Beam With Holes (5), to the
front, using Bolts (26, 27), Washers
(22), and Nuts (23, 24). (See Fig. 4.)
At the bottom, attach the Left Front6. Post (10L) to the Left Side Beam (8)
and Bottom Beam (6) using Bolts
(26), Washers (22) and Nuts (23).
Repeat the procedure using the Right
Front Post (10R) for the right side.
Fig. 5
Center Front
“L” Bracket 11
Center Rear
“L” Bracket 12
27
27
22
22 23
24
Center Front
“L” Bracket 11
Center Drawer
Mount with
Glide Rail 13
7. Stand the frame upright. Fit the Cen-
ter Front “L” Bracket (11) inside the

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Front Center Beam With Holes (5)
using Bolts (27), Washers (22), and
Nuts (24).
Attach the Center Drawer Mount With8. Glide Rail (13) to the two “L” Brackets
(11, 12) using Bolts (27), Washers
(22), and Nuts (23).
Fig. 6
25
23
Rear Plate of
Drawer 14R
Front Plate of Drawer 14F
Side Plate of
Drawer 15
9. Attach the Front Plate of Drawer
(14F), Side Plates of Drawer (15),
and Rear Plate of Drawer (14R) to-
gether with Bolts (25) and Nuts (23).
Repeat for the second drawer. Do not10. tighten the screws on the “L” Brack-
ets, Center Drawer Mount With Glide
Rail and two drawers until the two
drawers are t into the bench frame.
Fig. 7
27
2223
Top Shelf Left
Side Beam 7L
Top Shelf
Front Beam 4
Top Shelf Right
Side Beam 7R
Peg Board 17
11. Attach the Peg Board (17) to the
bottom holes of the Top Shelf Back
Beam (3) using Bolts (27), Washers
(22), and Nuts (23).
Attach two Top Shelf Side Beams (7L,12. 7R) onto the Left & Right Post Exten-
sions (2L, 2R) with Bolts (26), wash-
ers (22), and Nuts (23)
Attach the Top Shelf Front Beam (4)13. with Bolts (26), Washers (22), and
Nuts (23).
Fig 8
18
28
14. Place the Top Shelf (18), Bench Top
(19), Drawer Boards (20), and Bottom
Board (21) into position. Attach the
Top Shelf (18) using Wood Screws
(28).

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30
29
15. Insert a Slider Bolt (30) through each
of the Lamp Mounting Sliders (29).
30
29
32
16. Slide the Lamp Mounting Sliders (29)
into the slot at the top of the Lamp
(32), as shown above.
30
18
17. Insert the ends of the Bolts (30)
through the holes underneath the Top
Shelf (18) and secure in place with
the Slider Nuts (31) from the top.
32 33
18. Attach the Lamp Power Cord (33) to
the receptacle at the end of the Lamp
(32). It will only connect one way.

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MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICING
Procedures not specically
explained in this manual
must be performed only by a
qualied technician.
TO PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL
OPERATION:
Turn the Power Switch of the
power-strip to its “OFF”
position so that any power
tool plugged into it cannot be
accidentally turned on. Do
this before performing any
inspection, maintenance, or
cleaning procedures.
BEFORE EACH USE,1. inspect the
general condition of the bench.
Check for loose screws, misalignment
or binding of moving parts, cracked or
broken parts, damaged electrical wir-
ing, and any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
AFTER USE,2. clean external surfaces
of the bench with clean cloth.
Vacuum Bench Top, wipe or brush3. clean.
The light xture mounted underneath 4. the top shelf has a transparent plastic
cover over the bulb.
Gently pull straight down at botha. ends of the cover and set aside.
Remove the bulb by spinning theb. bulb 90º, rolling in a forward or back-
ward direction and dropping the bulb
straight down.
With the prongs on either end of thec.
bulb vertically aligned, t the new
bulb up into the slots at the right and
left xture receptacles.
Rotate the bulb lengthwise 90º againd. to seat the bulb. Replace the clear
cover.
5. WARNING! If the supply cord
of this workbench’s light or power
strip is damaged, it must be re-
placed only by a qualied service
technician.