Strongway 52413 User manual

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Pallet Puller
Owner’s Manual
WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions
may result in serious personal injury.
Item #52413 & #52414

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Thank you very much for choosing a Strongway™product!
For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below:
Serial Number/Lot Date Code: ________________________________
Purchase Date: ____________________________________________
Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read
the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin
using it.
This Pallet Puller is designed for certain applications only. Northern Tool
and Equipment is not responsible for issues arising from modification or
improper use of this product such as an application for which it was not
designed. We strongly recommend that this product not be modified
and/or used for any application other than that for which it was designed.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-222-5381.

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Table of Contents
Intended Use..........................................................................................................................................4
Technical Specifications......................................................................................................................4
Important Safety Information...............................................................................................................4
Specific Operation Warnings...............................................................................................................4
Operating Instructions..........................................................................................................................4
Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................5
Parts Diagram........................................................................................................................................6
Parts List................................................................................................................................................7
Replacement Parts................................................................................................................................7
Limited Warranty...................................................................................................................................8

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Intended Use
The Strongway Pallet Puller is used to slide heavy crates and pull loaded pallets. It has a 5 inch.
maximum jaw opening and fit for 1 ½ inch space pallets.
Technical Specifications
Item#
#52413 Specification
#52414 Specification
Pulling Capacity (lbs)
5,000
2,000
Jaw Opening (in)
5 (max.)
5 (max.)
Compatible With
1 1/2 inch space pallet
1 1/2 inch space pallet
Important Safety Information
⚠WARNING
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury
or property damage.
The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or
situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this tool. Always be
aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible manner.
Specific Operation Warnings
⚠WARNING
Material handling is inherently dangerous. Improper use might result in death or serious
personal injury.
ONLY use the tool to PULL pallets. DO NOT use it as a lifting device.
DO NOT exceed the maximum rated load.
DO NOT use to pull top-heavy or unstable loads.
DO NOT use to pull broken or damaged pallets.
Pull ONLY 1 pallet at a time.
Operating Instructions
The operating instructions in this manual only supplement the operation rules applied at your
workplace. Safe use of this device is the operator’s responsibility.
1. Engage the stringer (not the deck boards) of a pallet or skid with the jaws of the puller.
2. Attach the shackle to a fork truck and slowly drive the truck in reverse. As force is applied, the
jaws tightly grip the stringer.
3. When the pallet is in position to be directly engaged by the forks of your lift truck, reverse
direction momentarily; then uncouple the puller from the fork truck. Open the jaws of the puller
to release the pallet.

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Maintenance
Maintain the pallet puller by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in
accordance with the following recommended procedures. It is recommended that the general
condition of any tool be examined before it is used. Keep your pallet puller in good repair. Keep
handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Regular inspections and maintenance are necessary
to keep the puller in satisfactory operating condition.
Inspections
DO NOT use the pallet puller if it fails any part of the inspection described below.
Inspect the pallet puller before it is used for the first time. Thereafter, inspect the unit regularly, e.g., at
least once per week. Inspect the following:
1. Jaw arms and link arms: Examine the arms for twisting, bending, and warping regions. Pay
particular attention to pivot points.
2. Pins: Check all pivot pins and the shackle pins for straightness. Each pin should be able to
rotate freely.
3. Shackle or chain: Inspect for cracks, elongations, and deformations.
4. Grippers: Confirm soundness of welds to the jaw arms.
5. All components: Check for excessive wear.
Maintenance
1. Clean the pallet puller periodically to preserve the paint.
2. Lubricate all of the pivot points.

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Parts Diagram

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Parts List
Part Number
Part Description
Quantity
1
Straight Seaming Part
1
2
Crank Seaming Part
2
3
V Nut
3
4
Hex Cap Screw
3
Replacement Parts
For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381.
Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a
convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence.
When ordering parts, the following information will be required: item description, item model
number, item serial number/item lot date code, and the replacement part reference number.
The distributor reserves the rights to make design changes and or improvements to product lines
and manuals without notice.

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Limited Warranty
Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or '"Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only
("You'' or “Your”) that the Strongway product purchased will be free from material defects in both
materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of
purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in
accordance with product instructions. There are no other warranties, express or implied, including the
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. If the product does not comply with this
limited warranty, Your sole and exclusive remedy is that We will, at our sole option and within a
commercially reasonable time, either replace the product or product component without charge to You
or refund the purchase price (less shipping). This limited warranty is not transferable.
Limitations on the Warranty
This limited warranty does not cover: (a) normal wear and tear; (b) damage through abuse, neglect,
misuse, or as a result of any accident or in any other manner; (c) damage from misapplication,
overloading, or improper installation; (d) improper maintenance and repair; and (e) product alteration
in any manner by anyone other than Us, with the sole exception of alterations made pursuant to
product instructions and in a workmanlike manner.
Obligations of Purchaser
You must retain Your product purchase receipt to verify date of purchase and that You are the original
purchaser. To make a warranty claim, contact Us at 1-800-222-5381, identify the product by make
and model number, and follow the claim instructions that will be provided. The product and the
purchase receipt must be provided to Us in order to process Your warranty claim. Any returned
product that is replaced or refunded by Us becomes our property. You will be responsible for return
shipping costs or costs related to Your return visit to a retail store.
Remedy Limits
Product replacement or a refund of the purchase price is Your sole remedy under this limited warranty
or any other warranty related to the product. We shall not be liable for: service or labor charges or
damage to Your property incurred in removing or replacing the product; any damages, including,
without limitation, damages to tangible personal property or personal injury, related to Your improper
use, installation, or maintenance of the product or product component; or any indirect, incidental or
consequential damages of any kind for any reason.
Assumption of Risk
You acknowledge and agree that any use of the product for any purpose other than the specified
use(s) stated in the product instructions is at Your own risk.
Governing Law
This limited warranty gives You specific legal rights, and You also may have other rights which vary
from state to state. Some states do not allow limitations or exclusions on implied warranties or
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to You. This limited
warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota, without regard to rules pertaining to
conflicts of law. The state courts located in Dakota County, Minnesota shall have exclusive jurisdiction
for any disputes relating to this warranty.

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Distributed by:
Northern Tool & Equipment Company, Inc.
Burnsville, Minnesota 55306
www.northerntool.com
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