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5.5 Upper Handle Installation
The upper handle is shipped unassembled. Install it as described
in the following steps. See Figure 5 for assembly details.
1. Align end of upper handle with opening in lower handle.
Slide upper handle into lower handle until it stops.
2. Secure upper handle with two 3/8-16 inch screws (shipped
loose). Tighten screws to approximately 150 in-lbs [16,9
Nm].
3. Wrap the pendant hose loosely around the hose storage
hooks and hang the pendant control on the upper handle.
Upper Handle
Screws
(shipped loose)
Figure 5, Upper Handle Installation
Lower
Handle
5.6 Using the Handle Assembly
The handle assembly is used for transporting the jack on its
wheels and also serves as an aid for positioning the jack under
the jacking point. See Figure 6 for adjustment details.
5.6.1 UPPER HANDLE ADJUSTMENT
1. Push the handle lock lever to release the lock pin.
2. With the lock pin released, position the upper handle to
the desired location. Then, release the handle lock lever to
engage the lock pin.
5.6.2 DETENT PINS - LOWER HANDLE
The detent pins on the lower handle should be engaged in the
corresponding holes on the hydraulic reservoir before tilting the
jack back on its wheels.
To engage the detent pins:
1. Be sure that the detent pins are pulled-out on both sides of
the lower handle.
2. Push down firmly on the upper handle. The jack will tilt
forward slightly. Align the detent pins with the detent pin
holes (located on each side of the hydraulic reservoir).
3. While continuing to push down on the upper handle, push
both detent pins inward until they are fully engaged in the
detent pin holes.
4. After engaging the lock pin and both detent pins, the jack
can now be tilted back onto the wheels and pushed or pulled
to the work area.
CAUTION
Do not walk backwards while pulling the jack.
Always look toward the direction where the jack is being
pulled. Failure to observe this precaution may cause you to
trip and fall, resulting in possible personal injury.
Figure 6, Handle Adjustments
(pendant and hose not shown)
Detent Pin
(one on each side
of lower handle)
Handle
Lock Lever
Lower Handle
Upper Handle
Lock Pin
To disengage the detent pins:
1. Push down firmly on the upper handle to remove weight
from the detent pins.
2. Pull out the detent pins on both sides of the lower handle.
3. Slowly release hand pressure on the upper handle until the
jack base is resting on the floor or ground.
5.6.3 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND PRECAUTIONS
NOTICE
• The hubs and wheels can be released by disengaging the
detent pins. Disengaging these pins before using the jack will
help prevent damage which may occur as a result of unstable
jack support conditions.
• Be certain that both detent pins are disengaged (pulled out)
before using the jack to lift, support or lower a load. Failure to
observe this precaution may result in damage to the jack lower
handle, wheels, or axles.
• To closely position the jack under the load, be certain that
the upper handle is in the lowest and most horizontal locking
position. Verify that both detent pins are disengaged. Then,
push down firmly on the upper handle.
WARNING
Be certain that the upper handle is in the
lowest, most horizontal locking position before positioning
the jack under the load with the detent pins disengaged. If
the upper handle is in any of the five locking positions above
the lowest one, pushing the upper handle downward can
unexpectedly cause the weight of the jack to tip forward of
the front edge of the jack base. Uncontrolled tipping of the
jack may occur, and serious personal injury could result.
