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Operators Manual

• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts

HYDRAULIC BOTTLE JACK

Model 

9

50284 - 12 Ton Capacity

Model 

9

50285 - 20 Ton Capacity

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

Printed in China

BEFORE 

using this product, read this manual

and follow all its Safety and Operating
instructions. Failure to do so may result in
personal injury and/or property damage.

!

U.S. Patent: 5,946,912

Summary of Contents for 50284

Page 1: ...50285 20 Ton Capacity Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman Printed in China BEFORE using this product read this manual and follow all its Safety and Operating instructions Failure to do so may result in personal injury and or property damage U S Patent 5 946 912 ...

Page 2: ...d knowledge Instructions and safety information shall be conveyed in the operator s native language before use of this jack is authorized If any doubt exists as to the safe and proper use of this jack remove from service immediately Inspect before each use Do not use if broken bent cracked or damaged parts including labels are noted Any jack that appears damaged in any way operates abnormally or i...

Page 3: ...r the influence of drugs or alcohol DO NOT use this device to lift level lower support adjust or otherwise move a house mobile home travel trailer camper or building structure of any type size or configuration X Study understand and follow all instructions provided with and on this device before use Do not exceed rated capacity This is a lifting device only After lifting immediately transfer the l...

Page 4: ...holder portion away from the handle socket so that it does not interfere with the release valve and handle socket operation Assemble the handle sections by lining up the spring detent in the rubber grip section with the slot in the other section A Handle B Handle Socket C Oil Filler Plug D Saddle E Oil Reservoir F Cylinder G Ram H Release Valve I Screw Extension J Plunger K Carrying Handle L Top N...

Page 5: ...am stroke and possible damage to the jack Opening the release valve allows oil to flow back into the reservoir This releases hydraulic pressure on the ram which results in lowering the saddle OPERATION HOW TO USE YOUR JACK refer to Fig 3 page 4 RAISING THE JACK 1 When lifting a vehicle place the vehicle in park engage emergency brake and chock the tire s diagonally opposite the tire s being raised...

Page 6: ...ase Dimension B not shown 5 1 8 in X 5 1 4 in 5 15 16 in X 6 1 4 in C Maximum Height 18 5 8 in 473mm 18 11 16 in 475mm D Minimum Height 9 7 16 in 240mm 9 1 2 in 242mm E Hydraulic Stroke travel 6 in 6 in F Extension Screw Travel 3 1 8 in 3 1 8 in 50284 50285 a Use another jack to raise the vehicle high enough to reinstall jack stands b Remove the affected jack and then the stands c Using the other ...

Page 7: ...lled to the level of the oil filler plug hole If low add oil as needed REPLACING OIL To drain oil remove oil filler plug and open release valve see Fig 3 Turn jack on its side and drain old oil out through the oil filler plug hole Refill with new oil through the oil filler plug hole DO NOT allow dirt or other foreign material to enter the hydraulic system when filling After refilling remove any ai...

Page 8: ... AND SOLUTIONS Refer to Operation and Maintenance procedures for detailed information Release valve not tightly closed To close or tighten turn release valve clockwise Air is in hydraulic system Release air from system See BEFORE INITIAL USE Oil level is low in jack Add oil as required 1 If ram is still extended after load is removed manually push down saddle 2 Oil reservoir is over filled Drain o...

Page 9: ...nstallation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters www sears com www sears ca Our Home For repair of carry in items like vacuums lawn equipment and electronics call or go on line for the location of your nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Call anytime day or night U S A only www sears com To purchase a protection agreement U S A or maintenance agr...

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