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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION BEFORE USING

Occasionally  during  shipment  and/or 

handling  the  hydraulic  oil  can  become 

unstable  or  air  can  get  trapped  in  the 

system, both of which can interfere with the 

jacks lifting performance.

ASSEMBLY

FIG. 1

FIG. 2

TO ASSEMBLE THE TWO PIECE 

HANDLE

•  Locate the spring pin on bottom end of upper 

handle and the spring pin receiver on the 

upper end of lower handle. (see Fig. 1).

•  Align  the  spring  pin  with  the  spring  pin 

receiver. Connect the two handle pieces 

together  by  pressing  the  spring  pin  and 

insert until the spring pin is locked in the 

spring pin receiver.

TO ASSEMBLE THE HANDLE 

INTO THE SOCKET

•  Pull out and hold the spring knob.

•  Insert  the  assembled  handle  into  the 

handle socket, until it is firmly seated.

•  Release the spring knob; the handle is now 

fixed in position.

Upper Handle

Handle Socket

Assembled Handle

Lower Handle

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WARNING

•  Study,  understand,  and  follow  all 

instructions  with  and  on  this  device 

before operating this device.

•  Do not exceed rated capacity.

•  Use only on hard, level surfaces capable 

of sustaining rated capacity loads.

•  Lift  only  on  areas  of  the  vehicle  as 

specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

•  This is a lifting device only. Immediately 

after  lifting,  support  the  vehicle  with 

appropriately rated vehicle stands.

•  Never work on, under, or around a load 

supported only by this device.

•  Do not move or dolly the vehicle while 

on the jack.

•  No  alterations  shall  be  made  to  this 

product.

•  Only attachments and/or adapters 

    supplied by the manufacturer shall be

    used. Contact 1-888-332-6419 for more 

information.

•  Failure  to  heed  product  markings  or 

warnings may result in personal injury 

or property damage.

Spring Pin

Spring Knob

  To stabilize the oil, it is recommended to cycle 

the jack a few times without applying load:

  •  Close release valve by turning the jack 

handle clockwise until tight.

  •  Pump  the  handle  until  the  jack  saddle 

reaches its maximum height.

  •  Open release valve by turning jack handle 

counter-clockwise, but no more than 1/2 

full turn at a time. Allow the saddle to reach 

its lowest position.

  •  Repeat the above procedure a few times.

  To release air from the hydraulic system:

  •  Open  the  release  valve  by  turning  the 

jack handle counterclockwise, but never 

by more than 1/2 full turn at a time.

  •  Remove  the  oil  filler  screw  from  the 

cylinder. (see Fig. 4)

  •  Rapidly pump jack handle through several 

full strokes.

  •  Reinstall the oil filler screw into the cylinder 

again and jack is now ready to use.

BEFORE EACH USE

Make  a  visual  inspection  before  each  use 

of  the  floor  jack  by  checking  for  abnormal 

conditions, such as cracked welds, leaks and 

damaged, loose, or missing parts.

DAMAGE TO JACK

If  you  think  jack  has  been  subjected  to  an 

abnormal load or shock, have it inspected for 

damage at a Sears or other qualified service 

center before using it again.

Spring Pin Receiver

Summary of Contents for 50244

Page 1: ...Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman Printed in China CAUTION Before using this product read this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating instructions ...

Page 2: ... of this jack and safe operating procedures before attempting to use The owner and operator shall be aware that use and repair of this product may require special skills and knowledge Jack instructions and safety information must be conveyed in jack operator s native language before jack is used If any doubt exists as to the safe and proper use of this jack remove from service immediately Inspect ...

Page 3: ... supported only by this device Do not move or dolly the vehicle while on the jack No alterations shall be made to this product Only attachments and or adapters supplied by the manufacturer shall be used Contact 1 888 332 6419 for more information Failure to heed product markings or warnings may result in personal injury or property damage Spring Pin Spring Knob To stabilize the oil it is recommend...

Page 4: ...g the release valve allows oil to flow back into the reservoir This releases hydraulic pressure on the ram which results in lowering the saddle HOW TO USE YOUR JACK RAISING THE JACK Chock the vehicle wheels with appropriate devices to prevent vehicle from moving and to ensure lifting stability Close the release valve by turning the jack handle clockwise until tight see Fig 3 Refer to the vehicle ma...

Page 5: ...ton see Fig 4 every few months for any signs of rust or corrosion Clean as needed by wiping with an oily cloth When not in use ALWAYS store jack with saddle lowered all the way down FIG 4 ANNUAL INSPECTION To ensure that it is in optimum condition annual inspection of the jack at a Sears Service Center is recommended REPLACING OIL To drain oil remove oil filler screw and open release valve Turn jac...

Page 6: ... Jack will not lift load Release valve not tightly closed Overloaded too much weight on jack Ensure release valve is tightly closed Reduce weight on jack Jack bleeds off starts to lower after lift Release valve not tightly closed Hydraulic unit malfunction Ensure release valve is tightly closed Replace power unit assembly Jack will not lower after unloading Oil reservoir overfilled Linkages binding...

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