HAUL MASTER 96811 Installation manual

RATCHETING CARGO BAR
Model 96811
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating,
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
provided 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.
DANGERDANGER
WARNINGWARNING
CAUTIONCAUTION
NOTICENOTICE
CAUTIONCAUTION

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING! Read all instructions
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work area safety
Keep children and bystanders away while operating the Cargo Bar.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Personal safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when
operating the Cargo Bar. Do not use the Cargo Bar while you are tired or
under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention
while operating the Cargo Bar may result in serious personal injury.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Wear ANSI
approved goggles and wear gloves during use to prevent pinching of
hands and ngers.
Do not force the Cargo Bar. Use the correct the Cargo Bar for your
application.
Store idle tools out of the reach of children.
Maintain the Cargo Bar. Check for breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the Cargo Bars operation. If damaged, have the
Cargo Bar repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained products.
Do not use for top-heavy or stacked loads.
Use the Cargo Bar and accessories, in accordance with these instructions
and in the manner intended for the particular type of tool, taking into account
the working conditions and the work to be performed.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool. These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
The warnings, precautions, 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.
Follow all DMV (Dept. of Motor Vehicles) specications for securing loads.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Construction
Steel tubing-bars, rubber-
faced grips, steel-plated
side pads, rubber and
thermoplastic handle and grip,
machined steel gear lever and
spring
Dimensions 39-1/2” L x 3” W x 3-1/8”
Range of Extension 40” to 70”
Net Weight 4.17 Lbs.
Prevents cargo shift in pick-up trucks, SUVs or hatch-backs
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 manual as soon as possible.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Tool set up
Latch Lock
Tube
Ratcheting Handle
Slide Tab
Figure 1
To expand length of Cargo Bar.
Pull back on Latch Lock and raise Ratcheting Handle.
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Pull on Tube to expand the length, as desired.
For supplying load to the Bar to secure it in place, slowly ratchet the Handle
until the Bar is tightly and secured in place. Be careful not to apply excessive
spreading force. Once the desired load has been applied, push down on the
handle (until it is at against the Tube).
To release the load, pull back on the Latch Lock and raise the Handle. Pull back
on the Slide Tab and retract the Tube.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Damaged equipment can fail, causing serious personal
injury. Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or
vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further
use.
Cleaning, maintenance, and lubrication
BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of the Cargo Bar. Check for
loose screws, cracked or broken parts, and any other condition that may affect its
safe operation.
AFTER USE, clean external surfaces of the Cargo Bar with a clean, dry cloth.
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LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high
quality and durability 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 IMPLIED, 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 merchandise. 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 replacement. 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.
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