Pallet Jack - Menards

SKU # 217-0162
Pallet Jack – 4,400 Lbs Capacity
Model #31001
Owner’s Manual and Assembly Instructions
Questions? Problems?
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
Please call our customer help line:
(888) 315-3080 M-F 8-5 CST
Note: Owner and/or Operator must read and understand the operating instructions before
using this Pallet Jack.
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• Handle Assembly Instructions:
1. Important note: The spring of the pallet jack is held in place with a pin (pin B). Do not
remove this pin. Please follow instructions on when this pin should be removed.
2. Pull out pin shaft (part 23). Please refer to Fig. 1.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
3. Insert handle tube (part 89) into position A. Connect handle tube and the pump body (part
31) via the pin shaft (part 23). Please note the hole in the center of the pin shaft. The chain
(part 10) from the handle will need to be inserted through this hole in step 5. Make sure
that this pin shaft is aligned into the groove of the pump body. Please refer to Fig. 1 and
parts diagram.
4. Insert cotter pin (part 24) through the other end of the pin shaft (part 23).
5. Position chain (part 10) of the handle tube (part 89) over the pressure roller (part 13) and
through the hole in the center of the pin shaft (part 23). Please refer to Fig. 2 and picture
below.
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Fig. 3 Fig. 4
6. The screw and nut (part 11) at the end of the chain (part 10) should be positioned securely
into the slot of the lever plate (part 52). You may need to manually adjust the lever plate
so that the screw and nut fit into the slot. Tighten the screw once in place. Please refer to
Fig. 2 and Fig. 4
7. Lower the handle to a horizontal position. Pull out pin B. This will engage the spring (part
20). Store pin B in a safe place so that it can be used for future handle replacements. This
step should complete the assembly. Please refer to Fig. 3.
• Final steps before use:
1. After assembly is complete, test the trigger at different positions to make sure the
lowering, neutral and raising operations are fully functional. Please refer to Fig. 5
2. For adjustments to the pallet jack, please refer to the adjustment screw (part 54) seen in
Fig. 4. In the case where the body of the pallet jack lowers automatically after it has been
raised, turn the adjustment screw (part 54) in a counterclockwise direction until desired
action is met. If the body of the pallet jack is unable to be lowered, turn the adjustment
screw (part 54) in a clockwise direction until the pallet jack is able to be lowered
manually.
3. The hex nut (part 53) and adjustment screw (part 54) function as a lock so they will
remain securely locked after any adjustments have been made.
4. The weight capacity of this pallet jack is 4,400 lbs. Please do not exceed the weight
limitation.
Fig. 5
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WARNING:
• Lower the pallet jack gently. Hasty lowering of the jack may cause damage to the jack
and the cargo.
• Do not overload the pallet jack.
• Do not exceed the weight limitation.
• The center of gravity of the goods should be positioned in the middle of the 2 forks.
Unbalanced loads may cause the pallet jack to overturn.
• Do not use the pallet jack to transport loose or unstable cargo.
• Set the forks to the lowest position when not in use.
• Do not place cargo on the pallet jack for extended periods of time.
• Do not stand on the forks.
• Do not operate the pallet jack on a slope or an uneven surface.
• Do not try to repair the pallet jack without proper training.
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Limited One-Year Warranty
Great Lakes Tool Mfg., Inc. warrants its products to be free of defects from workmanship and
materials for a period of one year from date of original purchase. We will repair or replace, at our
option, any product covered by this warranty that after inspection is found to be defective in
materials or workmanship during the warranty period.
This warranty does not apply if the product has been misused, abused, subject to an accident,
altered, repaired by others not authorized and is used in commercial or rental applications. Normal
wear and tear is also not covered by this warranty.
To take advantage of this warranty, please contact us at 1-888-315-3080. You will need proof of
purchase and be asked to ship the product back to us freight prepaid.
Under no circumstances shall Great Lakes Tool Mfg., Inc be liable for any indirect, incidental or
consequential damages from the sale or use of this product. Some states do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow limitations on the
length of an implied warranty. This warranty provides you with specific legal rights and you may
have other rights that vary from state to state.
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