HAUL MASTER 98019 User manual

2-BIKE HITCH
RACK
INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS.
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may differ slightly from the product described herein.
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Model 98019
SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Weight 100 lbs
Bike Capacity 2
Holding Mechanism Thermoplastic Bike Holders,
Velcro Straps
Class Uses Class I, II, III, IV Hitches
Swing-down feature For opening hatches
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
Assembly Precautions
Assemble only according to these instruc-1.
tions. Improper assembly can create haz-
ards.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and2.
heavy-duty work gloves during assembly.
Keep assembly area clean and well lit.3.
Keep bystanders out of the area during as-4.
sembly.
Do not assemble when tired or when under5.
the inuence of drugs or medication.
Contact the Department of Transportation6.
and local regulations for laws regarding the
use of this bike rack.
Use Precautions
This product is not a toy. Do not allow chil-1.
dren to play with or on this item.
Use for intended purpose(s) only.2.
Inspect before use; do not use if parts loose3.
or damaged.
Maintain product labels and nameplates.4.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor
Freight Tools for a replacement.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Read the ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS
AND PRECAUTIONS section at the
beginning of this document including
all text under subheadings therein
before set up or use of this product.
Assembly
Slide the Hitch End of the Linker (1) (See1.
Figure 1) into the vehicle’s trailer hitch and
lock with a steel pin.
Install the square tube (2) to the upright part2.
of the Linker (1) and secure with a Screw (5),
Washer and Nut (6) (7), through the bottom
hole and the Hitch Pin (4) through the upper
hole. When the back hatch or tailgate has to
be accessed, pull the Hitch Pin (4) out and
swing the rack downward, pivoting at the bolt
directly below the Hitch Pin (4).
Slide the square end of the Bike Rack (3)3.
over the upper portion of the vertical tube (2).
Secure this with two Bolts (5), four Washers
(6) and two Nuts (7). It is recommended that
if you plan to carry only one bike, you put it in
the position closest to the vehicle.
Double check all nuts and bolts making sure4.
they are all tight.
This rack is designed to hold up to two bikes.5.
Place the rst one on the rack. Open the
Velcro straps and place the bicycle cross-bar
onto the holders. Close the straps over the
bike. Place the second bike facing in the op-
posite direction and secure it with the Velcro
straps as well.
The Thermoplastic Holders keep the bike(s)6.
in position, preventing them from sliding back
and forth causing damage. The straps keep
the bikes from bumping out of the holders.
PARTS LIST & ASSEMBLY
DIAGRAM
Part Description Qty.
1 Linker 1
2 Square 1
3 Bike Rack 1
4 Hitch Pin 1
5 Screw 3
6 Washer 6
7 Nut 3
1
2
6
3
7
4
5
Hitch
End
Figure 1
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 illustra-
tion purposes only, and are not available
individually as replacement parts.
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.

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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.
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