4-Claw Log Lifting Tongs 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 Roughneck 4-Claw Log Lifting Tongs have 4-claws to provide safety and stability when working with heavy logs. They feature durable steel construction with a bright yellow powder-coat finish for easy job site identification. The tongs are equipped with a 2 inch receiver for easy towing. Technical Specifications #51628 Property Weight Capacity Jaw Opening Receiver #51629 Property Weight Capacity Jaw Opening Receiver #51628 Specification Max. 1 ton (2200 lbs.
⚠WARNING This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. ⚠WARNING WORK AREA SAFETY Inspect the work area before each use. Keep your work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well-lit. Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the tongs in confined work areas may put you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts.
the tool itself. Keep guards in place and in working order. Never operate the tongs without the guards in place. Specific Operation Warnings ⚠WARNING Do not exceed the rated load capacity. Do not stand under or near while load is suspended. Assembly Instructions Step 1 Assemble the connected plate (#5) into the tong body (#1) with (#6, #7) the bolts and lock nuts. Be sure they are fastened.
Step 3 When using the receiver, assemble the L pin (#9) and the linch pin (#8). Before Each Use ⚠WARNING Before using the tongs, be sure all bolts are fastened and tightened. Operating Instructions ⚠WARNING Do not exceed the load capacity of the tongs. The tongs allow for use with a ½ inch chain on a tractor bucket. Use the chain pass through the swivel grab with the clevis fastening.
When operating, attach the tongs into the quick attach plate with a 2” receiver, change the (3pcs） tube (#3) into the tube for receiver (#12), and insert #10 into the quick attach hitch receiver plate. The 2 inch receiver fits into the quick attach hitch receiver plate on a tractor or a skid steer with the L Pin (#9). Maintenance Maintain the tongs by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance. It is recommended that the general condition of any tool be examined before it is used.
Parts List Part Number Item Description Quantity 1 Lifting Tong Body 1 2 Swivel Grab 1 3 Short Tube Sleeve 3 4 Axle 1 5 Connected Plate 3 6 Bolts 4 7 Lock Nuts 4 8 Linch Pin 2 9 L Pin 1 10 2” Receiver 1 11 Flat Washer 2 12 Long Tube Sleeve 1 Page 9 of 12 Comments Optional with Chains M16×40 (51628) M16×45 (51629) M16 Optional with Receiver
Replacement Parts For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381. Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence. When ordering parts, the following information will be required: item description, item model number, item serial number/item lot date code, and the replacement part number.
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or '"Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or “Your”) that the Roughneck 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 foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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