Cattini Oleopneumatica YAK 217/N, Operating And Maintenance Manual

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USE
IMPORTANT: The jack must be used and operated in the horizontal position only in order not to
compromise its operation.
- Follow the safety rules given in this manual to the letter.
1. Position the jack beneath the support point indicated in the vehicle manufacturer`s manual.
The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damage to the lifted vehicle or other property, or for injuries,
caused by incorrect or improper use of the jack.
2. The handle positioning lever
(A) DWG.13 is located to the left of the operator; moving it upwards frees the
locking system, allowing the operator to choose one of the three possible handle positions.
3. When the control
(B) DWG.13 is perfectly centred, the jack is in the rest position.
4. Turning the control located near the handle (B) DWG.13 to the right from the operator`s point of view makes the jack
raise the load.
5. Turning the control located near the handle
(B) DWG.13 to the left from the operator`s point of view makes the jack
lower the load.
6. After lifting the load, it is absolutely essential to rest it on appropriate support stands before performing any work
beneath it.
Remember! The jack is a lifting device and not a support device!
- The operator`s employer shall provide the necessary training and supply all information required to allow the
operator to use the jack safely.
- In the event that the distributor should fail during use, shut off the air flow directly by closing the safety cock located
between the air intake quick coupling and the distributor itself.
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- When the jack is not in use, always keep the pistons or lifting arm lowered.
- Before working with the jack, it is advisable to perform a few operations with no load in order to acquire the
sensitivity necessary to work safely with the jack.
IMPROPER USE
The air-hydraulic jack has been designed and manufactured to lift transport vehicles only. Any other use of the jack, such
as for instance lifting and/or moving persons, is considered to be completely improper. Any other use of the jack which
does not conform to the safety standards outlined in this manual shall be considered improper use and relieve the
manufacturer of any liability for damage or injury.
WARRANTY
This jack is covered by a 12-month warranty starting from the date the jack leaves our factory unless the warranty has
been activated on-line; this covers all manufacturing defects but not transport expenses, defects caused by improper use
or damage suffered during transport. For more details please see the warranty card attached to this manual.
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS TO BE PERFORMED BY THE USER
- To ensure your jack a long life it is advisable to clean the pistons externally once a fortnight.
- Check the level of oil in the tank at least twice a year.
CHECK THE OIL LEVEL
IMPORTANT : the maximum quantity of oil in this jack is 1.2 L. Compatible oil: ATF DEXRON IID
Please follow the steps listed here to check the oil level:
1. Bleed off the air (see procedure in the next section)
2. Position the jack horizontally with the pistons down
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