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General Information

GENERAL INFORMATION

Read the instructions and keep them in a safe place

These operating instructions apply to this compact car 

jack (hereinafter referred to as the “car jack”) and  

contain important information on its setup and use.

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the car 

jack for the first time.
This particularly applies to the safety instructions. Failure to  

observe them may result in personal injury or damage to the car 

jack.
Keep these operating instructions in a safe place. If the car jack 

is passed on to third parties, these operating instructions must 

always be handed over also.
Explanation of the symbols
The following symbols and signal words are used in these 

operating instructions, on the car jack itself or on the packaging.

This symbol/warning word indicates danger 

with a medium level of risk, which will, if not 

avoided, lead to death or serious injuries.
This symbol/warning word indicates danger 

with a low level of risk, which will, if not 

avoided, lead to less serious injuries.
This symbol/warning word warns of the 

possibility of material damage.

This symbol indicates useful additional information on the 

handling and use of the product.

CAUTION!

NOTICE

WARNING!

Summary of Contents for Auto XS FLX-KW-02

Page 1: ...COMPACT CAR JACK Original instructions ...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...ver 11 General 11 Assembly of the car jack 12 Mounting the lever bar 12 Operation of the car jack 12 Take precautions on the vehicle 12 Attaching the car jack 12 Lifting the vehicle 13 Lowering the vehicle 13 Troubleshooting 14 Maintenance repair and inspection 15 Add hydraulic oil 16 Lubrication 16 Venting 16 Cleaning and storage 17 Technical data 18 Disposal 18 Disposal of the packaging 18 Dispo...

Page 4: ... Saddle extension bolt 2 Stroke piston 3 Pump body 4 Handle holder 5 Overload valve under red plastic cover 6 Release valve 7 Lower lever bar 8 Upper lever bar 9 Oil filling plug not visible A 3 4 5 9 2 8 7 6 ...

Page 5: ...n a safe place If the car jack is passed on to third parties these operating instructions must always be handed over also Explanation of the symbols The following symbols and signal words are used in these operating instructions on the car jack itself or on the packaging This symbol warning word indicates danger with a medium level of risk which will if not avoided lead to death or serious injurie...

Page 6: ...d lowering of vehicles up to 5 000 kg and is intended exclusively for private use and is not suitable for commercial purposes Only use the car jack as described in these operating instructions Any other use is considered to be improper use and may result in material or even personal injury The manufacturer or dealer shall not accept any liability for damages caused by improper or incorrect use Acc...

Page 7: ... or even death Make sure that the car jack and vehicle are stable The car jack may only be used on firm stable flat and even surfaces The car jack may only be used with 2 persons Never use the car jack to lift a vehicle heavier than 5 000 kg not even for a short time Keep children and animals away from the vehicle as long as it is raised with the car jack Never lift the vehicle when there are stil...

Page 8: ...the required load capacity Using only the car jack as a support for a lifted vehicle may result in personal injury or property damage to the vehicle Never move a vehicle lifted with the car jack as the car jack cannot withstand such loads Non observance may result in personal injury and or damage to property Do not make any changes to the car jack Never open the housing The car jack has no parts t...

Page 9: ...tighten the parking brake engage a gear and lock the wheels with wheel chocks that do not lift Only lift the vehicle at the attachment points designated by the vehicle manufacturer Before each use of the car jack make sure that codes and markings are visible and legible as they contain important information If this information is missing or illegible contact the manufacturer through the service ce...

Page 10: ... wind and strong magnetic fields as the car jack will not function properly and may cause damage The vehicle may become unstable Do not use the car jack in potentially explosive atmospheres near explosive materials or mines The hydraulic oil under the cover plate is flammable Do not use the car jack on a ship The vehicle will become unstable NOTICE Risk of injury Improper handling may damage the c...

Page 11: ...ge to the car jack Be careful when opening the packaging 1 Make sure that all parts and accessories are complete see Fig A 2 Remove the car jack from its packaging and check whether the product or parts of the product are damaged If this is the case do not use the car jack and contact the manufacturer through the service centre indicated on the warranty card CAUTION Risk of personal injury The car...

Page 12: ...rews and valves are tight and that there is sufficient oil in the oil reservoir Take precautions on the vehicle 1 Before attaching the car jack make sure that the vehicle s parking brake is tightened 2 For a vehicle with automatic transmission set the selector lever to Parking 3 If you have a manual transmission engage first gear 4 Block the non lifted wheels with wheel chocks wheel chocks are not...

Page 13: ...equently adjust the height of the stroke piston 2 with the extension screw 1 if desired The screw must be unscrewed for this purpose WARNING Before starting work on the vehicle always support the vehicle on the axles Lowering the vehicle CAUTION Before the vehicle is lowered again the supports of the axles must be removed Lift the vehicle with the car jack far enough to enable a removal of the sup...

Page 14: ...vel Add replace oil Air in the system Remove the air from the system Saddle load cannot be low ered IMPORTANT In this case ALWAYS remove the load FIRST by lifting it with a second car jack and then lowering it Check oil level too much oil can block the hydraulic system Check the oil level Dirt may block the release valve Remove clean it and replace the oil Air in the system Remove the air from the...

Page 15: ...If the car jack is damaged or deformed in any way take it out of service If you suspect that the car jack has been subjected to an inadmissible load the jack should be inspected immediately by the manufacturer Contact the manufacturer through the service center indicated on the warranty card If there are any problems with the car jack or parts are missing there is damage deformation or breakage co...

Page 16: ...at no oil spills or leaks Take it up with absorbent paper and dispose of it in an environmentally friendly manner Lubrication Regularly lubricate the moving parts and the thread of the extension screw for a safe operation of the car jack Venting Over time air bubbles can penetrate the car jack s hydraulic system and interfere with its function If the car jack only lowers sluggishly it must be vent...

Page 17: ...s store the car jack in a place where it is protected from falling Clean the car jack with a lightly oiled cloth Clean the car jack regularly and lubricate the moving parts When the car jack is not in use it must always be in the lowest position to prevent corrosion on the unprotected parts Store the car jack in a cool dry place where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight extreme temperatures ...

Page 18: ...vice life 5 years DISPOSAL Disposal of packaging Dispose of the packaging sorted by type Dispose of cardboard and other related substances in the waste paper collection and foils in the recyclable waste collection Disposal of the car jack If the car jack is no longer suitable for use dispose of it in an environmentally sound and appropriate manner in accordance with the relevant local regulations ...

Page 19: ...19 Declaration of conformity DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ...

Page 20: ...o the manufacture of this product and it should therefore provide you with years of good service when used properly In the event of product failure within its intended use over the course of the first 3 years after date of purchase we will remedy the problem as quickly as possible once it has been brought to our attention In the unlikely event of such an occurrence or if you require any informatio...

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