130 pound
electronic scale
Model 96823
operation instructions
read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
saVe this Manual.
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Copyright 2007 by Harbor Freight Tools . All rights reserved. No portion of this
manual or any artwork 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.
Revised Manual 09j
power cord safety
1. If an extension cord is used,
a. the marked electrical rating of the (detachable power supply cord or)
extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance,
b. if the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a
grounding type 3-wire cord.
c. the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter
top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
general safety
1.
Have battery replaced only by a qualified service technician. Do not replace with
a battery of a different type or charge level.
2.
3.
Recycle the battery as required by State, Local, and Federal regulations.
this scale is not intended for commerce or trade purposes. readings are
for personal/household use only.
4.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
5.
6.
7.
Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
Do not exceed the maximum weight capacity of 130 Pounds.
Maintain labels and nameplates on the appliance. These carry important
safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
8.
This product is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of children when children are not
being closely supervised.
9.
Do not use Scale to weight a person or an animal.
10.
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
Electrical Requirements
Working Temperature
120 V~ / 60 Hz
14°~104° F (-10°~+40° C)
< 90% Relative Humidity
Power Cord
Battery
18 AWG X3C SVT X 6FT
6 Volt lead-acid Battery (included)
0.88 to 130 Pounds ± 0.001 Pound
(400g to 60 Kg ± 0.5g)
Capacity/Accuracy
household use onlY
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.
asseMbling
1.
2.
3.
Plug the wires threaded through the Support Tube (4) into the Base (6).
Secure the Support Tube to the Base using Hex Bolts (5).
Plug the wires at the top of the Support Tube into the Display (1), slide the
Display onto the top of the Support Tube, and secure with the Hex Nut (2) and
Hex Bolt (3).
cleaning
read the entire iMportant saFeguards section at the beginning of
this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or
use of this product.
risk oF shock!
Warning
before cleaning appliance, make sure the appliance’s switch
is turned off and the cord is unplugged.
do not immerse motor/heating element, cord, or plug in
water or any other liquid.
1.
2.
Wipe down the non-electrical parts of the unit before use with a mild detergent
and dry with a soft cloth.
Allow unit to dry completely before assembly or use.
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operation
read the entire iMportant saFeguards section at the beginning of
this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or
use of this product.
iMportant! this scale is intended for private use only, it is not legal for trade.
1.
2.
Clean the appliance before each use as explained in the Cleaning section.
Place the Scale on a firm, level surface capable of bearing the weight of the unit
and the items being weighed. If necessary, adjust
the legs of the unit to level it.
3.
4.
Plug the Electrical Cord (8) into the receptacle
on the back of scale (as shown in photo at
right). Insert the plug end into a standard 120V
electrical outlet. It will take approximately 8
hours for the internal battery to fully charge.
When fully charged, the electrical cord can be
disconnected, if scale needs to be transported
from place to place. The scale will also operate
with the electrical cord left plugged in.
5.
6.
7.
Turn the toggle switch on the back of the display
to the on position..
If the unit does not revert to zero, push the Zero
button to reset the Scale.
Gently place the item to be weighed on the Scale platform. Do not exceed
maximum weight capacity of 130 pounds. The weight of the item placed on the
Scale will appear on the display.
8.
When weighing powders or liquids.
a. Place the empty container on the Scale platform. Press the tare button.
The digital display will return to zero, ignoring the weight of the container. A
“0 ” readout will appear on the display.
b. Pour the powder or liquid in the container. The weight of the product will
appear on the digital display.
9.
Numbers can be typed in representing a value for the product being weighed, (for
estimation purposes only).
10.
To find the total for several such calculations, push the add button after each
item is weighed and the estimated value is entered. The total will appear in the
Total Window.
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11.
12.
Press the clr button to erase all values from the screen.
To prevent accidents, turn off the appliance and disconnect its power supply after
use. Moving the Scale, as a general rule, is not recommended.
13.
Any calibration of the Scale should only be done by a qualified service technician.
inspection and Maintenance
before appliance inspection or maintenance, make sure the
appliance’s switch is turned off, the cord is unplugged, and
Warning
the unit has cooled completely.
do not use damaged appliances. if abnormal noise or
vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further
use.
1.
beFore each use, inspect the general condition of the appliance. Check for
proper connection to an AC outlet.
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please read the FolloWing careFullY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/oR DISTRIBUToR HAS PRoVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLy
DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TooL oNLy. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER oR
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 CERTIFIEDAND 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.
parts list & asseMblY diagraM
part
description
Qty
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Display
Nut M6
1
Hex Bolt M6x25
Support Tube
Hex Bolt M6x16
Base
1
1
4
1
Base Cover
1
120V Electrical Cord
1
8
7
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liMited 90 daY WarrantY
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high
quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product
is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date
of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse,
abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity,
improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event
be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special
or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation
of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTy IS EXPRESSLy IN LIEU oF ALL
oTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS oR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES oF
MERCHANTABILITy AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with
transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint
must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either
repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price
if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired
products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted
from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning
the product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
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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.
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