ALFJ48 and ALFJ60
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09/04/19
Model ALFJ48 and ALFJ60
48" Farm Jack / 60" Farm Jack
For Technical Questions, Call: 1-800-879-7316
INSPECTION
Visual inspection should be made before each use of the Farm Jack, checking for damaged, bent, cracked, loose or missing parts. A
jack MUST BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE if accidentally subjected to an abnormal load or shock and does meet original construction
specifications. Any jack which appears to be damaged in any way, found to be badly worn, or operates abnormally MUST BE RE-
MOVED FROM SERVICE until necessary repairs are made.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
RAISING A STATIONARY LOAD:
1. Securely chock and stabilize the wheels not being lifted to prevent rolling or shifting.
2. Position the jack’s base on a firm, level and dry surface with the standard vertical.
3. Pull up the reversing latch until it locks in the up position.
4. Pull the handle away from the standard and lift the handle or handle socket until the jack’s saddle is securely positioned under
the load.
5. Use two hands to activate the jack to raise the load to the desired height. The load will raise on every down stroke of the handle.
Stop lifting the load if the load or jack become unstable. Readjust the setup to prevent the unstable condition and rechock the
wheels.
Never use an extension on the handle
.
6. When the load is at the desired height, place the handle up against the standard until the handle clip spring engages the standard.
7. After lifting immediately position jacks stands under the load and follow directions under Lowering a Stationary Load.
Do not
attempt to go under a load if it is not supported by jack stands or adequate means.
LOWERING A STATIONARY LOAD:
1.
Always keep your head away from the jack handle path of movement.
2. Make sure the handle is up against the standard and the handle clip spring engages the standard.
3. While holding the handle up against the standard push the reversing latch down until it is engaged. Do not allow the handle to
come away from the standard before the reversing latch is engaged in the down position. This will prevent the handle from
moving up and down rapidly.
4. Activate and never remove your hands from the handle during lifting or lowering operations.
5.
Do not attempt to go under a load if it is not supported by jack stands or adequate means.
6. The jack must be subjected to at least 150 lbs. of load to lower step by step otherwise the jack’s saddle will slide down to
the base and drop the load.
7. Activate the handle with two hands until the load is safely supported by the jack stands.
8. When the work or repair is finished follow directions under Raising a Stationary Load to lift the load off the jack stands.
Remove the jacks stands and follow directions under Lowering of Stationary Load to lower the load down to the ground.
CLAMPING:
1. When using the jack for clamping, do not exceed 750 lbs. of force on the clamp/winch bracket or it will bend or break and
possibly cause injury or death.
2. Loosen the clamp/winch bracket bolt and turn the bracket so that it is 90° to the standard and then tighten the bolt.
The clamp/winch bracket can be positioned in any location on the standard.
3. Operate the jack as directed in the section titled Raising a Stationary Load.
WINCHING:
1. Use chains or tow straps that are rated higher than the capacity of the jack. Broken chains or straps can cause load to shift
and snap back causing injury or death.
2. When using the jack for winching do not exceed 5,000 lbs. of force on the clamp/winch bracket or it will bend or break and
possibly cause injury or death.
3. Loosen the clamp/winch bracket bolt and turn the bracket so that it is in line with the standard and then tighten the bolt.
4. Securely attach one end of a chain or tow strap to the object to be winched. Securely attach the other end of the chain or tow
strap to the clamp/winch bracket. Use a shackle if the chain or tow strap will not fit through the clamp/winch bracket.
5. Securely attach another chain or tow strap to a fixed, stable object. Securely attach the other end of the chain or tow strap to
the jack’s saddle.
6. Operate the jack as directed in the section titled Raising a Stationary Load.
OWNER'S MANUAL
