Harbor Freight Tools 90416 - Manual (Page 4)

SKU 90416 PAGE 4
5. Feed the Strap (#2) through the slot in the Rachet (#3), and then through the
center of the Rachet Barrel. See 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.
Slot in
Ratchet
Center of Ratchet Barrel
#2 Strap
(A) Handle
Figure 2
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. Repeat ratcheting until all flooring is laid, every three boards or as manufacturer
has instructed.
9. Roll up Strap (#2) for storage.
Figure 4
(A) Han-
dle
#2 Strap
(B)
Spring
Plates
Figure 3
#2 Strap
Caution: Be careful not to pinch fingers in moving parts.