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SKU 96558

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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

1. 

Keep work area clean and well lit.  Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

a. 

Keep children and bystanders away while using this product.  Distractions can 

b. 

cause you to lose control.

personal safety

2. 

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when using this 

a. 

product.  Do not use this product while you are tired or under the influence of 

drugs, alcohol or medication.  A moment of inattention while using this product 

may result in serious personal injury.
Use safety equipment.  Always wear eye protection.  Safety equipment 

b. 

such non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or heavy duty work gloves used for 

appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Do not overreach.  Keep proper footing and balance at all times.  This 

c. 

enables better control of this product in unexpected situations.
Dress properly.  Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.  Keep your hair, 

d. 

clothing and gloves away from moving parts.  Loose clothes, jewellery or long 

hair can be caught in moving parts.

product use and care

3. 

Do not force this product.  Use the correct product for your application.  The 

a. 

correct product will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was 

designed.
Store this product out of the reach of children and do not allow people 

b. 

unfamiliar with the product or these instructions to operate the product.  This 

product could be dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain this product.  Check for misalignment or binding of parts, breakage 

c. 

of parts and any other condition that may affect the product’s operation.  If 

damaged, have this product repaired before use.  Many accidents are caused 

by poorly maintained equipment.
Use this product in accordance with these instructions and in the manner 

d. 

intended for this particular type of product, taking into account the working 

conditions and the work to be performed.  Use of this product for operations 

different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

Summary of Contents for 96558

Page 1: ...n Oaks Blvd Camarillo CA 93011 Visit our website at http www harborfreight com Read this material before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury Save this manual Copyright 2009 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Too...

Page 2: ...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 use...

Page 3: ...r control of this product in unexpected situations Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery Keep your hair d clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts Product use and care 3 Do not force this product Use the correct product for your application The a correct product will do the job better and safer at the rate for wh...

Page 4: ...sible 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 Save these instructions Specifications Product Applications For use with rack and pinion assemblies on front wheel drive vehicles Not for use with Saginaw type rack and pinion assemblies For hand ...

Page 5: ... inner tie rod 7 NOTE If the new inner tie rod has a small allen bolt tighten the bolt after tightening the inner tie rod to the rack Also it is recommended to apply a small amount of blue Loc Tight on the inner tie rod to rack threads Re install the boot If necessary use hose clamps to secure both ends of the 8 boot Thread the outer tie rod on the specific number of turns Then install the outer t...

Page 6: ...leaning BEFORE EACH USE 1 inspect the general condition of the tool Check for misalignment or binding of parts cracked or broken parts and any other condition that may affect its safe operation After Use 2 clean external surfaces of the Sway Control unit with a garden hose Then dry and lubricate all moving parts Do not use solvents STORAGE 3 Always keep the Inner Tie Rod Tool and its accessories i...

Page 7: ... 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...

Page 8: ...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...

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