Harbor Freight Tools Adjustable Carpet Stretcher Product manual
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1. HEAD 8 NOTE For additional information regarding the parts mentioned in this manual refer to the Assembly Diagram on page 7 Item 93152 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 PAGE 4 CAUTION If not used properly this tool can cause damage to the carpet Harbor Freight Tools is not responsible for damage to any carpet resulting from use of this product Care must be taken by the operator not to damage carpet OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Set the assembled Carpet Stretcher on the floor with its Foot Brace 30 firmly resting against a solid surface i e wall wallboard floor plate etc See Figure A 2 If necessary re adjust the length of the Carpet Stretcher to the proper length of your application In most cases you will also need to use an extension such as a 2 x 4 stud for bracing against a wall while using the Carpet Stretcher See Photo on Page 6 3 Remove the protective Cover 1 from the bottom of the Head 8 of the Carpet Stretcher See Assembly Diagram 4 Turn the Nail Adjusting Knob 14 to the proper length for the carpet pile with which you are working NOTE The Nail Adjusting Knob 14 has 7 settings Lower numbers represent shorter Nail extensions higher numbers represent longer Nail extensions Turn the Nail Adjusting Knob 14 clockwise to increase the Nail length and counterclockwise to decrease the Nail length See Figure A 5 IMPORTANT The Nail length must allow the2. Nails to pass through the top of the carpet pile and grip into the cloth backing The Nails must not go through the backing into the pad or they will damage the pad 6 Position the Head 8 of the Carpet Stretcher next to the tack strips with the Nails properly inserted through the carpet and into the backing Then lower the Lever Handle 18 to move the carpet forward onto the tack strips Continue along the perimeter of the room See Figure A 7 When finished use the Nail Adjusting Knob 14 to fully retract the Nails See Figure A 8 Attach the protective Cover 1 to the Head 8 Then store the Carpet Stretcher in a Clean dry safe location out of reach of children and other unauthorized people It is recommended that this work be finished by using a Knee Kickers Carpet Installer ITEM 93152 and Knee Kickers ITEM 2692 available from Harbor Freight Tools Item 93152 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 PAGE 5 When extension support is required we recommend the use of a 2 x 4 stud as shown in the photo above INSPECTION MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 1 Before each use inspect the general condition of the Carpet Stretcher Check for broken cracked loose or missing parts and any condition that may affect the proper operation of the product If a problem occurs have the problem corrected before further use Do not use damaged equipment 2 When cleaning use a clean cloth with a mild detergent Do no
3. product for the job There are certain applications for which this product was designed Do not use small equipment tools or attachments to do the work of larger industrial equipment tools or attachments Do not use this product for a purpose for which it was not intended 10 Maintain labels and nameplates on the Carpet Stretcher These carry important information If unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement Item 93152 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 PAGE 3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1 The Carpet Stretcher may be adjusted from 17 3 4 long up to 59 1 2 long depending on the length of your application 2 To adjust the Carpet Stretcher for longer lengths remove the Foot Brace Tube 28 and Foot Brace 30 assembly from the tool 3 Attach the remaining Tubes 26 27 to the tool Then re attach the Foot BraceTube 28 and Foot Brace 30 assembly 4 If necessary depress the Lock Buttons on the Tubes and slide the Tubes forward or backward to more accurately adjust the length When finished check to make sure the Lock Buttons are securely in place in the adjusting holes of the Tubes See Figure A FIGURE A LEVER HANDLE 18 HEAD 8 BRACE LEVER TUBE TUBE 28 21 NAIL PAD 4 NAIL ADJUSTING KNOB LEVER HANDLE 18 FOOT N 14 FOOT BRACE 7 HOLE 2 BUTTON 3 HOLE 2 BUTTON LEVER BRACE TUBE TUBE TUBE TUBE TUBE TUBE 30 28 26 25 27 25 21
4. Owner s Manual amp Safety Instructions Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions assembly operating inspection maintenance and cleaning procedures Write the product s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram or month and year of purchase if product has no number Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference FLOOR agi ustable Easy RPE T STRETCHER ITEM 93152 Visit our website at http www harborfreight com REV 14 j Email our technical support at productsupport harborfreight com When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 888 866 5797 as soon as possible Copyright 2005 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved X gt F No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in Read this material before using this product any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Failure to do so can result in serious injury Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing SAVE THIS MANUAL improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Adjustable Length 17 3 4 59 1 2 5 3I6 L x 43 8 W x2 1187H 1 UNPACKING When unpacking check to make sure al
5. all 1 fie S e E E rl tC tT i oy Pos WIWINITNTNM O O 0 N 1 2 3 4 5 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 NOTE Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts 34 REV 14e Item 93152 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 PAGE 7
6. l the parts listed in the Parts List on page 7 are included If any parts are missing or broken please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible SAVE THIS MANUAL You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions assembly operating inspection maintenance and cleaning procedures parts list and assembly diagram Keep your invoice with this manual Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference AWARNING READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS Failure to follow all instructions listed in the following pages may result in serious injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AWARNING The warnings precautions and instructions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur The operator must understand that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator Item 93152 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 PAGE 2 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 Avoid eye injury Wear ANSI approved safety goggles when assembling and using this product 2 Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in the moving parts of the Carpet Stretcher Protective electrically non conductive clothes and non skid footwear are recommended when working Wear restrictive hai
7. r covering to contain long hair When laying carpet protect your knees by wearing knee pads 3 Stay alert Watch what you are doing and use common sense when assembling this product Do not assemble and use this product while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while assembling and using this product may result in serious personal injury 4 Keep children away Children must never be allowed in the work area Do not let children handle the Carpet Stretcher 5 Store idle equipment When not in use replace Head Protective Cover The Carpet Stretcher must be stored in a dry location to inhibit rust Always lock up tools and keep out of reach of children 6 If damaged have the Carpet Stretcher serviced immediately Check for loose components inoperative spring loaded Lock Buttons and any other condition that may affect its proper operation Repair must be performed only by qualified repair personnel Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in injury 7 Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model Accessories that may be suitable for one product may become hazardous when used on another product 8 If not used properly this tool can cause damage to the carpet Harbor Freight Tools is not responsible for damage to any carpet while using this product Care must be taken by the operator not to damage a carpet 9 Use the right
8. t use solvents Make sure to remove any dirt and debris from the Nails and Nail Pad 4 of the Carpet Stretcher See Figure A 3 CAUTION All maintenance service or repairs not listed in this manual are only to be attempted by a qualified service technician PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO 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 THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO Item 93152 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 PAGE 6 PARTS LIST amp ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM Part ty Ez 1 a 3 3 34 Nail Pad 1 Ee ee es kee Ee 7 Screw MSx8 eed 1 po Nut Me 3 10 Washer 6mm 3 i Sra Ses aaa es Pe Part E EA BaS an 7 0 1 2 3 4 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Slide Shaft 1 Steel B
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