PORTABLE FOLDING
HAMMOCK
Model
97396
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating,
inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number
in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if
product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for
future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
In this manual, on the labeling, and all other information
provided with this product:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION, used with the safety alert
symbol, indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not
related to personal injury.
CAUTION, without the safety alert symbol,
is used to address practices not related to
personal injury.
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WARNINGWARNING
CAUTIONCAUTION
NoticeNotice
CAUTIONCAUTION
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WARNING! Read all instructions
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA AND PERSONAL SAFETY
Keep children and bystanders away during setup. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
PERSONAL SAFETY
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles during setup.
Stay alert and use common sense when operating. Do not setup or use when
tired or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
PRODUCT USE AND CARE
This product is not a toy. Store out of reach of children.
Do not exceed the maximum weight capacity of 200 lb. Exceeding this
amount of weight may result in property damage and/or personal injury.
The Folding Hammock is designed to be used by one person at a time only. Do
not use to support animals or use as shelf for boxes or other items.
Use both hands to ensure stability when laying on or getting off Hammock.
Do not jump or fall onto Hammock. Slowly sit down onto the center of the Ham-
mock. Then swing legs up and onto it so that feet are resting on the narrow end
of the Hammock.
Keep hands free of folding parts during setup.
Do not leave children unattended on Hammock. Closely supervise children who
are using Hammock and offer assistance when a child is getting on or off the
Hammock.
Use Folding Hammock only on at, level surface that can support the weight of
the Hammock and the max. weight capacity (200 lb.) When possible, place on
ground that is soft in case of a fall.
Do not expose Hammock to rain or wet conditions or leave outdoors for extended
period of time.
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Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, rips, or any other condition
that may affect the Hammock’s operation or safety. If damaged, have Hammock
repaired before use.
Use the correct product for your application. Do not modify Hammock or use it
for a purpose for which it is not intended.
Use the Hammock in accordance with these instructions and in the manner
intended for the particular type of product, taking into account the working condi-
tions and the work to be performed. Use of the product for operations different
from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
SERVICE
Have product serviced by a qualied repair person using only. Please note:
There are no replacement parts available for this item.
Maintain labels and nameplates on the product. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replace-
ment.
The warnings, precautions, 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Max. Weight Capacity 200 lb.
Materials
ABS Plastic Feet
Steel Tube Legs
Polyester Hammock
Overall Dimensions 70-1/2” L X 24” W
UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. 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.
SET UP INSTRUCTIONS
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the
beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein
before set up or use of this product.
Please note: Though a single person can remove the Folding Hammock from the
Carrying Bag, it is best if two people are involved in setup.
While the assistant holds the Carrying Bag, pull the Folding Hammock out of the
Carrying Bag.
Stand the Folding Hammock straight up on its legs. Unsnap the plastic latch of
the strap wrapped around the Folding Hammock. See Figure A, below.
Once the strap is unfastened, pull down on the ends of the Hammock. The Ham-
mock will begin to unfold itself until straight and level.
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Figure A
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Damaged products can fail, causing personal injury. Do
not use a damaged product. If abnormal noise or vibration
occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
Cleaning, maintenance, and lubrication
BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of the Hammock. Check for
loose screws, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts,
tears, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation.
AFTER USE, fold Hammock up and store in Carrying Bag. Keep stored in a dry
and secure location out of reach of children.
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Record Product’s Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not avail-
able individually as replacement parts.
Please note: No replacement parts are available for this product.
To fold the Hammock, grab one of the black pull straps that run along the side of
the Hammock. See Figure B, below. Pull up on the straps until the Hammock
begins to fold.
Once the Hammock is upright and folded, wrap the strap around the legs and
snap the latch into place. This will make it easier to slide the Hammock into the
Carrying Bag.
With the help of an assistant, turn the folded Hammock upside down with legs
sticking up. Slide the Carrying Bag over the legs and pull it down. Turn the Ham-
mock right side up, pulling the Bag over the top of the Hammock. Pull on the
draw string. The Folding Hammock is now ready to be stored or transported.
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Figure B
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