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Model 70238 Page 3
Personal and Work Area Safety (continued)
F. While assembling and using the Crane
keep work area clean and well lighted.
Keep spectators and children out of the
work area.
3. Use of the Hydraulic Hitch Mounted
Pickup Truck Crane
A. The Crane must be attached to a 2” x
2” Class III or Class IV receiver hitch. The
receiver hitch must be properly installed by a
qualied service technician.
B. This Crane is designed to be positioned
outside the truck bed, and attached to the
vehicle via the receiver hitch. It is portable
and easy to adjust to different boom posi-
tions for 500, 750 and 1,000 Lbs. maximum
capacity. Do not modify the Crane and do
not use this product for purposes that it
was not designed for.
C. Never exceed the maximum 1,000 Lbs.
boom capacity. When attaching load to
Hook with Chain (8), use appropriate cou-
plings rated to handle the load. Couplings
must be fully engaged on the Hook, with the
Hook’s safety latch closed.
D. Never lift people or animals. Keep chil-
dren and spectators clear of the area under
and around the cargo being lifted. When
operating the Crane, stay clear of the area
betweeen the Crane and the load.
E. Before each use, inspect the Crane,
the Long Ram Jack and the Chain and
Hook for damage, corrosion and any
other condition that might affect the safe
performance of this product. Service to
the Crane should only be done by a qualied
service technician.
F. Only set up the Crane when the pickup
truck is off the highway, in a clear loca-
tion that is away from oncoming trafc.
G. Before lifting cargo into the truck bed,
make sure the truck’s engine is OFF with
automatic transmission in PARK. Manual
transmission vehicle’s should be in gear.
Chock all wheels for added safety.
H. Adhere to all Department of Transpor-
tation (D.O.T.) requirements when using
this product.
I. Note the position of the vehicle’s ex-
haust pipes before setting up the Crane.
Flammable goods being lifted by the Crane
could come in contact with still hot exhaust
pipes and catch re.
J. Setting up the Crane, and maneuver-
ing heavy cargo on the Crane can be
strenuous and dangerous. This should
only be done by individuals who are
physically able to handle the demands of
these tasks.
K. The Crane is for lifting purposes only,
not for supporting loads. Quickly sup-
port the load with appropriate jack stands
or equivalent, if immediate loading or
unloading is not possible. Do not leave a
suspended load unattended.
L. Remove the Crane from vehicle’s re-
ceiver hitch when Crane is not in use.
M. Always be aware of dynamic loading.
An excess load may be created for a brief
instant by a sudden tug or weight gain,
which can result in damage to the Crane,
the cargo, and/or personal injury.
Keep in mind that the warnings previous-
ly discussed cannot cover all possible
events and circumstances. It is impor-
tant that the person setting up, loading/
unloading and using this product use
common sense at all times.