TORQUE WRENCH
00239 00807
00808 02696
AssEmbly ANd OpERATiNg iNsTRUCTiONs
Model 00239, 1/2” Drive Torque Wrench shown above.
Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
sAVE THis mANUAl.
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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.
Revised Manual 10i
lock
knob
spECiFiCATiONs
model
02696
00807
Torque Range 20-200 in-lb
5-80 ft-lb
3/8”
14-1/4”
Drive
Length
Accuracy
1/4”
11”
±4%
model
00239 00808
Torque Range (ft-lb) 20-150 50-300
Drive
Length
Accuracy
1/2”
18”
3/4”
33-1/2”
±4%
5. Turn the Lock Knob at bottom of the
Handle counterclockwise until it stops.
UNpACkiNg
6. Turn the handle to set the torque. To
set to 55, for example:
When unpacking, make sure that
the item is intact and undamaged. If any
parts are missing or broken, please call
Harbor Freight Tools at 1-800-444-3353 as
soon as possible.
80
70
60
50
2
8
1 9
0
OpERATiNg iNsTRUCTiONs
Read the ENTiRE impORTANT
sAFETy iNFORmATiON section
at the beginning of this manual
before set up or use of this
product.
(A)
a. Turn the knurled handle (CW or
CCW) until the “0” graduation on
the bevel edge lines up with 50.
See illustration (A), above.
1. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles
and heavy-duty work gloves.
2. Clean and/or repair the threads that
will be tightened. Damaged or dirty
threads will result in a misleading
torque reading.
80
70
60
50
7
3
6 4
5
3. Select the desired socket and verify
it fits properly on the nut or bolt being
tightened.
(b)
4. Press the socket firmly onto the drive
The 50 line is shown in grey because it
will likely be hidden at this point.
anvil.
b. Continue turning the knurled handle
about a half turn clockwise until the
“5” graduation mark lines up with
the centerline. It is now set for 55.
See illustration (B), above.
Torque
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7. Retighten Lock Knob by turning it all
the way clockwise.
handle (CW and CCW) several times
to re-lubricate the internal workings.
Then, operate at a low torque setting
several times. This ensures proper
operation. do not turn knurled
handle below the lowest torque
setting.
direction
switch
3. Wipe Torque Wrench with a cloth to
clean. Do not immerse in any cleaning
solution. This would damage the
internal lubrication.
8. Set the Direction Switch for clockwise
or counterclockwise operation. The
Switch shown above is in position for
clockwise operation.
4. The Torque Wrench was calibrated
and tested to ± 4%. Periodically have
the Wrench calibrated and serviced
by a qualified technician.
9. Place socket onto the nut or bolt and
pull handle gradually until a click is
heard or felt. do not pull beyond
that point; the click indicates that the
torque setting has been reached.
5. Store inside case in a clean and dry
location.
Note: Replacement parts are not
10. Stop pulling and the Torque Wrench
will automatically reset.
available for this item.
11. When finished, set the Torque to the
lowest torque setting (not lower than
the lowest setting) before storing
indoors out of reach of children.
ClEANiNg, mAiNTENANCE,
ANd lUbRiCATiON
TO pREVENT
iNjURy FROm
TOOl FAilURE:
do not use damaged
equipment. if abnormal noise
or vibration occurs, have the
problem corrected before
further use.
1. bEFORE EACH UsE, inspect the
general condition of the tool. Check
for loose hardware, misalignment or
binding of moving parts, cracked or
broken parts and any other condition
that may affect its safe operation.
2. If the Torque Wrench has not been
used for some time, turn the knurled
Torque
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