ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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PORCH SWING
91491
THANK YOU for choosing a HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS product. For future reference, please
complete the owner’s record below:
Model
______________ Serial No._____________ Purchase Date_______________
SAVE THE RECEIPT, WARRANTY AND THESE INSTRUCTIONS. It is important that you read the
entire manual to become familiar with the unit BEFORE you begin assembly.
Technical Specifications
Overall Dimensions: 48-1/2” L x 18-3/4” W x 20-1/4” H
Arms: 18-3/8” L x 2-1/8” W
Backrest: 48-1/2” L x 14” H
Seat: 48-1/2” L x 17”
Chain: 43” L
Hanging Hooks: 4-1/2” L x 1-1/4” W
Weight; 38.1 Lbs
Material: Hardwood
Maximum Weight Capacity: 500 Lbs.*(see Dynamic Loading Warning, Page 3)
Safety Warnings and Precautions
WARNING: When using product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment.
Read all instructions before using this product!
1. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
2. Check for damaged parts. Before using any product, any part that appears damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for any broken or damaged parts and any other conditions that may affect its operation.
Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately.
3. Replacement parts and accessories. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts will void the warranty.
4. Always check hardware and assembled parts after assembling. All connections should be
tight and hardware tightened.
5. Keep children away. Children must never play with the Porch Swing. Do not allow children
to stand upon or climb on the Porch Swing. Children sitting on the Porch Swing must never be
left unattended.
6. Dress properly. Gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended when assembling the Porch
Swing. Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair.
7. Use eye protection. Always wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles when assembling
this product.
8. Maintain products with care. Keep the Porch Swing in a dry location. Excessive moisture
may corrode the hooks and chain. Always check the hooks and chain prior to using.
9. There are certain applications for which this Porch Swing was designed. Do not modify
this Porch Swing and do not use this Porch Swing for a purpose for which it was not intended.
10. Do not swing hard or jump onto the Porch Swing as this may break the chain or cause
damage to the chain and hooks.
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11. Be aware of dynamic loading! If a person jumps or falls onto the Swing, it will create, for a
brief instant, an excess load, which may result in damage to the Porch Swing, the hooks and
the chains, and may result in personal injury.
12. Do not use or assemble the Porch Swing if under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgement or reflexes are impaired
while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not assemble or use the Porch Swing.
WARNING: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot
cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by
the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into
this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
Assembly/ Operation
Your Porch Swing will require complete assembly. It is important that you read the entire manual to
become familiar with the product BEFORE you use the Porch Swing. Before assembling the Porch
Swing be sure that you have all parts described in the Parts List and Assembly Diagram located on
the last pages of this manual.
1. To attach the Left Side Elbow Rest (8) to the Seat (6), set the slats of the Left Side Elbow
Rest (8) into the space between the Chain Hooks (11) as in Figure 1. Line up the holes and
insert Screw (1) with Washer (5) into the Left Side Elbow Rest (8). Once the Screw (1) is
through the Seat (6), slide on Washer (4) and Nut (3). Hand tighten Nut (3) into place.
2. Repeat Step 1 to attach the Right Side Elbow Rest (9) to the rest ot the Seat.
3. Attaching the Back (7) to the Seat (6) and Elbow Rests (8 & 9). The Seat (6) has two slats
which extend out past its edge-this is the rear of the Seat (6). Set the Back (7) so that its
legs line up with the slats on the Seat (6). Line up the holes and set the Back (7) so that
the cut in the rear of the Elbow Rests (8/9) fits over the legs of the Back (7)-see Figure 2.
Insert Bolt (2) with Washer (5) through the leg of the Back (7) and through the
Elbow Rest (8/9) then slide on Washer (5) and Nut (3). Tighten Nut into place.
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Seat (6)
Back (7)
Chain (10) connects to Chain Hooks (11)
Figure 1
4. Now that the assembly is complete, make certain that the Porch Swing is properly aligned
and that all hardware is fully tightened.
5. Before hanging the Porch Swing, make certain that the Chain Hooks (11) face outward, turn
the Chain Hooks (11) if they do not face the proper direction. Make certain that the Chain
Hooks (11) are screwed in all the way. To help you locate the exact center chain link (to
assure that the Porch Swing hangs evenly), the Chain (10) links are painted red at the middle
link and at both ends. Slide the Chain (10) onto the Chain Hooks (11).
6. When hanging the Porch Swing you will need to securely fasten a
J-Hook (not included) that includes a safety clasp, to a solid surface that is part of a
solid structure. This structure and solid surface, along with the J-hook must be able
to support the weight of the Porch Swing as well as the weight of the people sitting in
the Porch Swing. Do not exceed the maximum weight capacity of 500 Lbs.
Note: Failure to hang the Porch Swing properly risks the possibility of the Porch
Swing separating and dropping away from its support, possibly resulting in severe
personal injury and property damage.
When installing the Porch Swing, use a J-Hook with a safety clasp (not included) to secure
to the Chain (10) of the Porch Swing. If additional chain is used (not included), it must be
1/4” in diameter and of equal or greater strength than the included Chains (10). Before each
use, check the hooks and chains and make certain there is no damage. Never try to repair
a damaged chain. A damaged chain or hooks should be replaced immediately.
7. Wood water repellent and varnishing are recommended to prolong the life of the wooden
components.
Back (7)
Right Side Elbow Rest (9)
Screw (1) and Washer (5)
Washer (4) and Nut (3)
Screw (2), Washer (5),
Washer (4) and Nut (3)
Figure 2
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Assembly/Parts Diagram
3,4,5,2
1,4,5,3
1,5,4,3
1,5,4,3
8
11
11
7
6
10
2,5,4,3
3,4,5,1
9
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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 REPLACEMENT PARTS
THERETO.
Unpacking
When unpacking the Porch Swing, check to make sure the following parts are included. If any parts
are missing or broken, please call HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS at 1-800-444-3353.
Parts List
Part # Description Quantity Part # Description Quantity
1 Screw M6 x 45 6 7 Back 1
2 Screw M6 x 60 2 8 Left Side Elbow-Rest 1
3 Nut 8 9 Right Elbow-Rest 1
4 Washer 16 10 Chain 2
5 Washer 8 11 Chain Hooks 4
6 Seat 1
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available
individually as replacement parts.
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