CARGO RETAINING BAR
ADJUSTABLE
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
®
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the
express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
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7.
8.
STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing at all times. Use common sense.
Do not operate this product when you are tired or distracted from the job at hand.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before using this product, carefully check that it will
operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for damaged parts and any
other conditions that may affect its operation. Replace or repair damaged or worn parts
immediately.
9.
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts. Only use accessories intended for use with this product. Approved
accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools.
10.
11.
12.
MAINTAIN PRODUCT WITH CARE. Keep this product clean and dry for better
performance.
MAINTENANCE: Service and maintenance should be performed regularly by a qualified
technician.
USE THE RIGHT PRODUCT FOR THE RIGHT JOB. There are certain applications for
which this product was designed. Do not use this product for a purpose for which it was
not intended.
SPECIFIC PRECAUTIONS FOR THIS PRODUCT
1.
This product is for use only with one level cargo. Do not use this product with cargo that
is stacked two or more high. Doing so may result in damaged cargo and/or personal
injury.
UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure all parts shown on the Parts List (page #5) 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.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: All parts below refer to the parts listed on page #6 of this manual.
To Use Cargo
Retaining Bar:
Cargo
Retaining
Bar
1. Check to make
sure cargo is packed
firmly and securely
against the front panel
of the truck bed.
Cargo
Tailgate
NOTE: Do not use
this product when
stacking cargo
(two or more high).
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2. Hand screw the two Stands (part #3)
inward until they are flush with the ends
of Bar A (part #8) and Bar B (part #11).
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11
2.
3.
While firmly holding Bar B with one hand, press in both knobs of the Spring Clamp
(part #9) and extend Bar A (part #8) until the Rubber Spacers (part #1) are pressed
against the cargo toward the front of the truck bed and against the truck tailgate at
the rear end .
Release the knobs of the Spring Clamp, and either extend or collapse the length
of the Cargo Retaining Bar until the knobs of the Spring Clamp self-insert into the
nearest Adjusting Hole located on Bar B.
11
9
8
4.
Depending on the final adjustment length (up to 6”) required to firmly brace the
Cargo Retaining Bar between the cargo and the truck tailgate, twist Bar A and/or
Bar B counterclockwise as needed to extend the Stands at either end.
3
8
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To Release Cargo Retaining Bar:
1.
2.
Twist Bar A and/or Bar B clockwise to screw the Stands inward until they are flush
with the ends of Bar A and Bar B.
While firmly holding Bar B with one hand, press in both knobs of the Spring Clamp
and collapse Bar A into Bar B.
MAINTENANCE
1.
For better and safer performance, keep all moving parts of this product clean and
dry at all times.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM
IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER
NOR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO
THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PROD-
UCT 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 CERTI-
FIED AND LICENSEDTECHNICIANS AND NOT BYTHE 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.
PARTS LIST
PART #
DESCRIPTION
QTY
1
Rubber Spacer
Nut
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
Stand
4
Screw
5
Washer
NOTE:
6
Adjusting Bolt A
Adjusting Bushing A
Bar A
Some parts are listed and shown for
illustration purposes only, and are not
available individually as replacement
parts.
7
8
9
Spring Clamp
Guide Bushing
Bar B
10
11
12
13
Adjusting Bushing B
Adjusting Bolt B
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PARTS DIAGRAM
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