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OPERATION

HOW TO USE YOUR JACK STANDS
TO SUPPORT A VEHICLE

1. Adjust height by pulling up on ratchet

bar.

2. The weight of the locking handle should

lock the ratchet bar into a secure
position. To verify this simply push down
on the locking handle to ensure that the
ratchet bar is secure.

3. Carefully position the stands so that the

load will contact the center of the
saddle.

4. Always use jack stands as a pair and

only on those parts of a vehicle which
can be fully captured between the outer
lugs of each stand’s saddle.

Rated capacity of jack stands is 

per

pair

, it is 

NOT

 the sum of individual

capacities unless specifically noted to
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manufacturer. 

Do Not

 exceed rated

capacity. 

Ensure

  that the vehicle

support points are fully captured
between the outer lugs of both jack
stands. 

Use

  a matched pair of jack

stands 

per

 vehicle to support 

end

only

Use

  1 pair per vehicle 

only

.

Failure to do so may result in sudden
loss of load, which may cause personal
injury and/or property damage.

5. Slowly and carefully lower the load

completely onto the stands, ensure that
the load is centered and captured as
described in Step 4.

6. Check to ensure that load is secure on

stands before working under vehicle.

TO  LOWER RATCHET BAR FOR
EASY STORAGE

1. Raise vehicle clear of stands with

suitable jack.

2. Raise the locking handle to allow ratchet

bar to glide down to lowest position.

3. Carefully remove stands.
4. Carefully lower vehicle with jack.
5. Ensure that all tools, equipment and

personnel are clear before lowering
load.

!

BEFORE USE

1. Inspect stands before each use. Do not

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components are noted. Ensure that all
parts move freely.

2. Before using this product, read the

owner’s manual and familiarize yourself
thoroughly with the product and the
hazards associated with its improper
use.

LOCKING
HANDLE

SADDLE

RATCHET
BAR

JACK STAND

BASE
FRAME

TAB

FIG. 2

KNOW YOUR JACK STANDS

MAINTENANCE

INSPECTION

Periodically inspect each stand. Ensure all
parts move freely. Do not apply oil or
grease to any portion of this product. If rust
appears, sand affected area and cover with
suitable utility paint. Please note that there
are no replacement parts applicable to this
device.

STORAGE

Store stands in upright position and in a
clean, dry area.

For after sale support and assistance:

Call 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM CST., Monday - Friday 1-888-332-6419

50159        3 TON

 8-7/8in.X 6-3/4 in. 19.6 LBS (APPROX.)

CAPACITY
PER PAIR

13-7/16 in.

   21 in.

(341mm)

(534mm)

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL

MIN. HEIGHT MAX. HEIGHT BASE DIMENSION NET WEIGHT(2 pcs.)

Summary of Contents for 50159 - 3

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Page 2: ...veyed in the operators native language before use of this product is authorized Make certain that the operator thoroughly understands the inherent dangers associated with the use and misuse of the product If any doubt exists as to the safe and proper use of this product as outlined in the factory authorized manual remove from service immediately These jack stands must be used as a matched pair to ...

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Page 4: ... that load is secure on stands before working under vehicle TO LOWER RATCHET BAR FOR EASY STORAGE 1 Raise vehicle clear of stands with suitable jack 2 Raise the locking handle to allow ratchet bar to glide down to lowest position 3 Carefully remove stands 4 Carefully lower vehicle with jack 5 Ensure that all tools equipment and personnel are clear before lowering load BEFORE USE 1 Inspect stands b...

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