Harbor Freight Tools 40597 Utility Trailer User Manual


 
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SPECIFIC PRODUCT WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
1. TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, DO NOT
EXCEED THE TRAILER’S MAXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY OF
1,800
POUNDS .
2. BEFORE EACH USE, ALWAYS EXAMINE THE TRAILER FOR PROPER TIRE
(part #81) AIR PRESSURE, DAMAGED TAIL LIGHTS (parts #80, #82), DAM-
AGED SIDE RUNNING LIGHTS (part #83), LOOSE BOLTS AND NUTS,
STRUCTURAL CRACKS, BENDS, AND ANY OTHER CONDITION THAT MAY
AFFECT ITS SAFE OPERATION. Do not use the Trailer even if minor damage
appears.
3. NEVER ALLOW ADULTS, CHILDREN, OR PETS TO RIDE IN THE TRAILER.
4. BEFORE EACH USE, ALWAYS ATTACH THE SAFETY CHAIN (part #11) OF
THE TRAILER TO THE TOWING VEHICLE. Make sure the Safety Chain is
attached to the towing vehicle with the same length for each side. Do not allow
the Safety Chain to drag on the ground.
5. ALWAYS CHECK TO MAKE SURE THE PAYLOAD BEING TRANSPORTED IS
PROPERLY AND SAFELY SECURED IN THE TRAILER. Load the Trailer
evenly from side to side with 60% of the load forward of the Axle (part #9).
6. MAKE SURE THE TOWING VEHICLE IS CAPABLE OF TOWING THE
TRAILER AND ITS PAYLOAD. Make sure the hitch on the towing vehicle is
capable of towing the Trailer and its payload. The towing capacity of the hitch is
typically stamped on the hitch drawbar.
7. MAKE SURE THE COUPLER (part #1) AND THE VEHICLE’S HITCH BALL
(not included) ARE OF EQUAL MATING SIZE (2”) AND ARE RATED EQUAL
TO OR GREATER THAN THE WEIGHT OF THE TRAILER AND ITS PAYLOAD.
8. DO NOT EXCEED 45 MILES PER HOUR WHEN TOWING THE TRAILER.
Excess speed is a major cause of vehicle-trailer accidents.
9. THE TAIL LIGHT BULBS SUPPLIED WITH THIS TRAILER ARE FOR A 12
VOLT DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ONLY. Do not attempt to power the Light
Bulbs with any other type or voltage electrical current.
10. WHENEVER POSSIBLE, PARK THE TRAILER ON A FLAT, LEVEL, PAVED,
SURFACE AND CHOCK BOTH TIRES TO KEEP THE TRAILER FROM
ACCIDENTLY MOVING.