BONE-STER™ Mechanic’s Creeper 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.
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Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 4 Specific Operation Warnings .......................
Intended Use The Northern Tool & Equipment BONE-STER may be our smallest creeper, but its double-ribbed body gives it an incredible 400 pound capacity! The 3-inch diameter wheels with gripping tires glide smoothly over shop floors-even if the surface is less than perfect. Technical Specifications Property Overall Dimensions Casters Material Net Weight Weight Capacity Specification 43”x 24”x 5-1/4” 3” Engineering-grade Co-polymer 13 lbs. 400 lbs.
safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. Handling power cords on corded products may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash your hands after handling. ⚠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.
Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the creeper will operate properly and perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never operate the creeper with a damaged part. Store the creeper 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 creeper.
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Parts Diagram Parts List Reference 1 2 3 4 Part Number 1500 4033-1 4033 4035-C Item Description Caster Fork Caster Wheel Only Caster Assembly Hardware Kit (not shown) Assembly Instructions Place the creeper body decal side-up on a table or the floor. Insert the sixteen 1/4” bolts into the holes in the body, and then place a piece of tape on each wheel pod to secure the bolts to the body. Flip the creeper over and slide the casters onto the bolts. Thread the nuts onto the bolts and hand-tighten.
After Each Use After using your creeper for a couple hours (and every month thereafter), please check the tightness of the center swivel nut. After the break-in period the swivel can become loose which will result in the loss of ball bearings. This is not covered under warranty. Maintenance We are very proud of our American-made casters. We feel our design is improved by not using a center rivet for the caster swivel assembly.
Maintenance Interval Maintenance Point Monthly Check the tightness of the center swivel nut of the casters. The swivel nut can become loose which will result in the loss of ball bearings which is not covered under warranty.
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 Casters don’t swivel Possible Cause Dirty casters Add content Corrective Action Wash with solvent/lubricate bearings Add content Replacement Parts For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381.
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or '"Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or “Your”) that the NTE product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase. The wheels have a lifetime warranty. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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