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Bottle Jacks
Operating Instructions
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning
of this document including all text under subheadings therein before set up or
use of this product.
Bleeding
IMPORTANT! Before first use, check
for proper hydraulic oil level in the
Jack. Then thoroughly test the Jack for
proper operation prior to its actual use.
If the Jack appears not to be working
properly, it may be necessary to bleed
its hydraulic system of excess air.
1. Check oil level, see instructions
on page 7, “3. Before each
use, check oil level:”.
2. Place the lower portion of the Handle
over the Release Valve and open it
by turning it
counterclockwise.
Saddle
Fulcrum
Handle over
Release Valve
3. Insert the Handle into the Fulcrum
and pump about five times. Apply
pressure to the Saddle and pump
Handle quickly several more times
to remove trapped air in the Ram.
4. Carefully use a flat dull-sided edge to
push down the top inside rim of the Oil
Fill Plug to equalize pressure inside the
Pump, then release the Oil Fill Plug.
Note:
Do not use a sharp edge
as it may damage the plug.
Oil Fill Plug
covering Oil
Fill Hole
Flat Edge
5. Turn the Handle
clockwise
to
close the Release Valve.
6. Test the Jack several times for proper
operation before attempting to lift a load.
If, after purging, the Jack still does not
appear to be working properly, do not
use the Jack until it has been repaired
by a qualified service technician.
