Harbor Freight Tools Flooring 90416 User Manual

RATCHETING STRAP CLAMP  
FOR LAMINATE FLOORING  
90416  
Read this material before using this  
product.  
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.  
SAVE THIS MANUAL.  
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contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of  
Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing  
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for  
assembly and service may not be included.  
For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.  
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8.  
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.  
MAINTAIN PRODUCT WITH CARE. Keep this product clean and dry, and  
moving parts lightly lubricated for better performance. Keep product dry, clean  
and free from oil, grease, and solvents.  
USE THE RIGHT PRODUCT FOR THE RIGHT JOB. Do not attempt to force  
a small tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool. There are  
certain applications for which this tool was designed.It will do the job better and  
more safely at the rate for which it was intended. Do not modify this tool and do  
not use this tool for any purpose other than which it was intended.  
12.  
WORKING WITH GLUE. Always be careful of fumes and always have proper  
ventilation. Keep glue away from children.  
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.  
Using the Ratcheting Strap Clamp for Laminate Flooring:  
This Ratcheting devise will work as a floor clamp to aid you in laying your laminate  
floor panels. This clamp can only be used to tighten a total length of 14 ft. of floor  
panels.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Place the laminate flooring panels in accordance with the manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
Lay 3 panels as instructed, leaving a space for expansion around the edges of  
the floor.  
With the Metal Plate (#1) pre-assembled with the yellow Strap (#2), insert over  
the edge of the first panel of laminate flooring.  
Lay the yellow Strap (#2) across the flooring area. With the Ratchet (#3), hook  
under the third floor board. See Figure 1.  
#1 Metal Plate  
#3 Ratchet  
Flooring  
Boards  
First  
Second  
Third  
#2 Strap  
Figure 1  
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5.  
Feed the Strap (#2) through the slot in the Rachet (#3), and then through the  
center of the Rachet Barrel. See Figure 2.  
Caution: Be careful not to pinch fingers in moving parts.  
Center of Ratchet Barrel  
(A) Handle  
#2 Strap  
Slot in  
Ratchet  
Figure 2  
6.  
Pull the end of the Strap (#2) to take up the slack. Tighten the flooring panels  
together by lowering the Handle (A) gently. Caution: Be sure you do not  
overtighten. The flooring panels must remain flat at all times. See Figure 3.  
(A) Han-  
dle  
#2 Strap  
(B)  
Spring  
Plates  
#2 Strap  
Figure 3  
Figure 4  
7.  
To release the Ratchet tension, raise the Handle (A), pull each of the Spring  
Plates (B) back from the Ratchet center so the Handle locks fully open. Pull the  
Strap (#2) out of the Ratchet in the opposite direction that it was fed into the slot  
of the Ratchet. See Figure 4.  
8.  
9.  
Repeat ratcheting until all flooring is laid, every three boards or as manufacturer  
has instructed.  
Roll up Strap (#2) for storage.  
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PARTS LIST  
PART #  
DESCRIPTION  
QTY  
1
2
A
B
1
1
1
1
Metal Plate  
Strap (yellow)  
Ratchet Handle  
Spring Plates  
PARTS ASSEMBLY  
#3  
A
#2  
#1  
B
A
B
MAINTENANCE  
1. For better and safer performance, keep all parts of this product clean and dry.  
2. Periodically check to see that all hardware is in place.  
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 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 REPLACE-  
MENT PARTS THERETO.  
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