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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
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Keep work area clean,
free of clutter and well lit.
Cluttered and dark work areas can cause
accidents.
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Keep children and bystanders
away while operating a cargo carrier/bike rack. Distractions can
cause you to lose control, so visitors should remain at a safe distance from the work area.
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Be alert of your surroundings.
Using a cargo carrier/bike rack in confined work areas may put
you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts.
PERSONAL SAFETY
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Stay alert,
watch what you are doing and use common sense when using a cargo carrier/bike
rack. Do not use a cargo carrier/bike rack while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating a cargo carrier/bike rack may
result in serious personal injury.
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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.
CARGO CARRIER/BIKE RACK USE AND CARE
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Do not modify the cargo carrier/bike rack
in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair
the function and/or safety and could affect the life of the equipment. There are specific
applications for which the cargo carrier/bike rack was designed.
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Always check for damaged or worn out parts before using the cargo carrier/bike rack.
Broken parts will affect the cargo carrier/bike rack operation. Replace or repair damaged or
worn parts immediately.
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Distribute the load evenly.
Uneven loads may cause the cargo carrier/bike rack to tip, resulting
in personal injury to the operator or others.
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Use the cargo carrier/bike rack
on flat and level surfaces
capable of supporting the cargo
carrier/bike rack and its maximum load. Pulling or pushing a load on a slanted or uneven
surface can result in loss of control.
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Store idle cargo carrier/bike rack.
When cargo carrier/bike rack is not in use, store it in a
secure place out of the reach of children. Inspect it for good working condition prior to storage
and before re-use.
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Do not exceed the
cargo carrier/bike rack’s maximum load capacity of 500 lbs.
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Only use the cargo carrier/bike rack with a properly installed 2 inch hitch receiver
capable of supporting the cargo carrier/bike rack and its load. If the cargo carrier/bike
rack is installed on a Class II receiver, total weight, including carrier, is limited to 350 lbs.
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Do not allow children to play on, stand upon or climb into the cargo carrier/bike rack.
The cargo carrier/bike rack is not for carrying people or animals.
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Always check hardware and assembled parts after assembling.
All connections should be
tight and hardware tightened.
