Strongway 61126 User manual

READ &SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
4000-Lb. Web Strap 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 #61126

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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 strap 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...............................................................................................................5
Main Parts of Web Strap Puller............................................................................................................6
Assembly Instructions..........................................................................................................................6
Before Each Use....................................................................................................................................7
Operating Instructions..........................................................................................................................7
After Each Use.......................................................................................................................................8
Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................9
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................9
Parts Diagram......................................................................................................................................10
Parts List..............................................................................................................................................10
Replacement Parts..............................................................................................................................10
Limited Warranty.................................................................................................................................11

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Intended Use
The Strongway 4000-Lb. Web Strap Puller is a versatile multi-purpose work tool for pulling, stretching,
and moving heavy loads. It can also be used for industrial maintenance and repair. The puller has a
heat-treated steel frame, a double steel gear construction, 2 hooks, and an 8 ft. x 1 in. ratchet strap. It
has a 4000 lb. capacity.
Technical Specifications
Property
Specification
Pulling Capacity
4000 lb.
Strap Size
1 in. x 8 ft. L
Gear
One Piece Double Gear
Hook
Two Forged Safety Latch Hooks
Finish
Zinc Plated Steel Construction
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.
•Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the product until they have read this manual and
have developed a thorough understanding of how it works.
•Do not modify this product in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or
safety and could affect the life of the product. There are specific applications for which the product
was designed.
•Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force small equipment to do the work of larger
industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this equipment was designed. This
product will be safer and do a better job at the capacity for which it was intended. DO NOT use
this equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended.
•Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements.
⚠WARNING
WORK AREA SAFETY
•Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well-lit.
Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the product in confined work areas
may put you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts.
•Do not use the product where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g., in the presence
of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The product can create sparks, which may ignite the
flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
•Do not allow the strap puller to come into contact with an electrical source. The tool is not

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insulated and contact will cause electrical shock.
•Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow
children to handle the product.
•Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in your
work area. Some of these hazards may be hidden from your view and may cause personal injury
and/or property damage if contacted.
⚠WARNING
PERSONAL SAFETY
•Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the strap puller. Do
not use the tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury.
•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving
parts. Air vents on the tool often cover moving parts and should be avoided.
•Wear the proper personal protective equipment when necessary. Use ANSI Z87.1 compliant safety
goggles (not safety glasses) with side shields, or when needed, a face shield. Use a dust mask in
dusty work conditions. Also use non-skid safety shoes, hardhat, gloves, dust collection systems,
and hearing protection when appropriate. This applies to all persons in the work area.
•Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
⚠CAUTION
STRAP PULLER USE AND CARE
•Do not force the strap puller. Products are safer and do a better job when used in the manner for
which they are designed. Plan your work, and use the correct product for the job.
•Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the product will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never operate the
product with a damaged part.
•Store the strap puller when it is not in use. Store it in a dry, secure place out of the reach of
children. Inspect the tool for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
•Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for use with your product.
Accessories that may be suitable for one product may create a risk of injury when used with
another tool. Never use an accessory that has a lower operating speed or operating pressure than
the tool itself.
Specific Operation Warnings
⚠WARNING
•Do not exceed the rated load capacity.

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•Do not use for overhead pulling or vertical lifting.
•Do not use to transport or lift people or animals.
•This strap puller is not for aircraft purposes or for linking towed vehicles.
•DO NOT pull the webbing over or around a corner.
•DO NOT wrap the webbing around any object and hook it back on itself.
•When this tool is being used to pull an object, make sure the stop pawl spring is engaged.
•Never use a “cheater” pipe or other device to lengthen the handle for additional leverage. This will
cause it to bend or break thereby destroying the tool.
•DO NOT operate the ratchet strap hoist with less than three wraps of the webbing on the spindle.
•Always use an adequate sling, eyebolt, or other accessory attached to the load to be pulled.
Always make sure that there is positive engagement of the ratchet strap hook to the load.
•Keep fingers and hands clear of the ratchet and cable at all times.
•Inspect the strap puller for damaged parts before each use.
•Inspect the webbing regularly. Check for fraying, kinks, broken strands, or distortion. If they
appear, the webbing should be replaced.
•Replace damaged or frayed cable or strap before use.
•When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Main Parts of Web Strap Puller
Subassembly
Drive Pawl
Switch
Stop Pawl
Webbing
Assembly Instructions
•Carefully remove the parts and accessories from the box.
•Make sure that all items listed in the parts lists are included.
•Inspect the parts carefully to make sure the tool was not damaged while shipping.
•Do not discard the packaging material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily
operated the tool.

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Before Each Use
⚠WARNING
•Inspect the general condition of the strap puller. Check for loose screws, misalignment, or binding
of moving parts, cracked or broken parts, damaged electrical wiring, and any other condition that
may affect its safe operation. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected
before further use.
•Inspect the strap along its full length for fraying, kinks, broken strands, or distortion. If they appear,
the webbing should be replaced. Also inspect the hook and the load hook, have them replaced if
any damage is noticed.
Operating Instructions
⚠WARNING
•Do not exceed the rated load capacity.
•Do not use for overhead pulling or vertical lifting.
•Do use to transport or lift people or animals.
•This strap puller is not for aircraft purposes or for linking towed vehicles.
•DO NOT pull the webbing over or around a corner.
•DO NOT wrap the webbing around any object and hook it back on itself.
•When this tool is being used to pull an object, make sure the stop pawl spring is engaged.
•Never use a “cheater” pipe or other device to lengthen the handle for additional leverage. This will
cause it to bend or break thereby destroying the tool.
•DO NOT operate the ratchet strap hoist with less than three wraps of the webbing on the spindle.
•Always use an adequate sling, eyebolt, or other accessory attached to the load to be pulled.
Always make sure that there is positive engagement of the ratchet strap hook to the load.
•Keep fingers and hands clear of the ratchet and cable at all times.

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Extending the Webbing
•Secure the hooks and pulley to a rigid anchor. Press the drive pawl switch in the position shown
below (A).
•Depress the stop pawl in the direction of the arrow below (B).
•At the same time, pull the webbing until the desired slack is obtained.
Raising Loads or Applying Tension
•Engage the drive pawl and ratchet wheel. The position of the switch is shown below (A).
•Operate the handle in the direction of the arrow (B). Each stroke of the handle will wind the
webbing to pull the load.
After Each Use
•Always store the strap puller in a safe, dry place when it is not in use.
•Inspect the tool for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
⚠WARNING
•Remove any load before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.

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Maintenance
Maintain the product 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 tool in good repair. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from
oil and grease. The following chart is based on a normal operation schedule.
Maintenance Interval
Maintenance Point
Daily before operating
Inspect the strap puller along its full length for fraying, kinks,
broken strands, or distortion. If they appear, the webbing
should be replaced. Also inspect the hook and the load hook
and have them replaced if any damage is noticed.
Keep fingers and hands clear of the ratchet and cable at all
times.
For strap pullers that have not been
used for a long time.
Check all functions of the strap puller, including retracting and
extending, with the strap puller unloaded first. (This puller
may require a small load or pull on the load hook to test
lowering/extending.)
After testing in the unloaded state, attach a 200 Ib. load and
retest to check proper load control and to check brake
operation.
Routinely check the free movement of the stop pawl (4), drive
pawl (6), load hook (11) and the hook (1). Lubricate the puller
at the stop pawl (4), drive pawl (6), load hook (11) and the
hook (1). Always store the strap puller in a safe, dry place
when it is not in use.
Troubleshooting
Use the table below to troubleshoot problems before contacting service personnel or your local
dealer. If the problem continues after troubleshooting, call your local dealer for assistance.
Failure
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Abnormal noise or vibration
occurs.
Damaged parts.
Check for loose screws, misalignment or
binding of moving parts, cracked, or broken
parts.

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Parts Diagram
Parts List
Part Number
Part Description
Quantity
1
Hook
1
2
Frame
1
3
Stop Pawl Spring
1
4
Stop Pawl Trigger
1
5
Ratchet
1
6
Drive Pawl
1
7
Guard
1
8
Drive Pawl Spring
1
9
Webbing
1
10
Handle
1
11
Pulley Hook
1
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 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 1 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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Northern Tool & Equipment Company, Inc.
Burnsville, Minnesota 55306
www.northerntool.com
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