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SKU 66242

Operation

  Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT 

SAFETY INFORMATION section at the 

beginning of this manual including 

all text under subheadings therein 

before set up or use of this product.

Inspect tool before use, looking for 

damaged, loose, and missing parts.  

If any problems are found, 

do not use tool until repaired.

To Raise the Vehicle Manually

Before use, park vehicle on a flat, level, solid, 

surface safely away from oncoming traffic.  

Turn off the vehicle’s engine.  Place the vehicle’s 

transmission in “PARK” (if automatic) or in its lowest 

gear (if manual).  Set the vehicle’s emergency brake.  

Then, chock the wheels that are not being lifted.

1.  Pump the Handle Assembly until the top of the Bottle 

Jack’s Saddle (1.2) has nearly reached the vehicle 

lifting point.  The Jack should be positioned at 90° to 

the vehicle’s lifting point to ensure the Bottle Jack’s 

Saddle and vehicle lifting point are in alignment.  

If not, remove and reposition the Jack before lifting.

2.  To lift the vehicle, pump the Handle 

assembly using smooth, full strokes.

To Raise the Vehicle 

Using Compressed Air

1.  Turn Knob (6.11) assembly completely 

clockwise

 

to its 

locked

 position.  Then connect an air hose 

(not included) to the Air Valve Assembly (5).

2.  Depress the Lever of Air Valve Assembly (5) 

until the Saddle of the Bottle Jack has nearly 

reached the vehicle lifting point.  The Jack should 

be positioned at 90° to the vehicle’s lifting point 

to ensure the Bottle Jack’s Saddle and vehicle 

lifting point are in alignment.  If not, remove and 

then reposition the Bottle Jack before lifting. 

3.  To lift the vehicle, continue to depress the 

Lever on the Air Valve Assembly (5).  Once the 

vehicle is lifted, place the Lock Lever of the Air 

Valve Assembly (5) in its locked position.  

4.  Once the vehicle is raised, slide a jack stand 

(not included) to proper lifting point referred 

to in vehicle manufacturer’s manual.  If using 

two jack stands, make sure they are at same 

point on each side of the vehicle.  Always raise 

the vehicle the least amount possible.

5.  Slightly lower the Jack to ease the vehicle onto the 

jack stands.  Do this by slowly turning the Knob (6.11) 

counterclockwise until the Saddle (1.2) lowers slightly.

6.  When the repair work to the vehicle is completed, and 

prior to lowering the vehicle.  Make sure to remove all 

tools, old vehicle parts, etc. from under the vehicle.

To Lower the Vehicle Manually

1.  Turn Knob (6.11) assembly completely 

clockwise

 

to close the Release Valve Screw (3.23).  

Pump the Handle assembly to raise the 

vehicle slightly above the saddle(s) of 

the jack stand(s).  Then remove the jack 

stand(s) from under the vehicle.

2. 

Slowly

 turn Knob (6.11) assembly 

counterclockwise

 

(never more than one full turns) to lower the vehicle. 

To Raise/Lower the Vehicle 

Using Compressed Air

1.  Turn Knob (6.11) assembly completely 

clockwise

 

closing the Release Valve Screw (3.21).  

Release the Lock Lever on the Air Valve 

Assembly (5).  Depress the Lever on the Air Valve 

Assembly (5) to raise the vehicle slightly above 

the saddle(s) of the jack stand(s).  Place the 

Lock Lever in its 

locked

 position.  Then remove 

the jack stand(s) from under the vehicle.

2. 

Slowly

 turn Knob (6.11) assembly 

counterclockwise

 

(never more than one full turn) to lower the vehicle.

Summary of Contents for 66242

Page 1: ...n please call Harbor Freight Tools at 1 800 444 3353 as soon as possible Visit our website at http www harborfreight com Email our technical support at tech harborfreight com Copyright 2008 by Harbor...

Page 2: ...and well lighted Cluttered benches and dark areas increase the risks of electric shock fire and injury to persons b Do not operate the tool in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammab...

Page 3: ...Over pressurizing the tool may cause bursting abnormal operation breakage of the tool or serious injury to persons Use only clean dry regulated compressed air at the rated pressure or within the rated...

Page 4: ...g the Bottle Jack 23 Do not allow anyone in vehicle when using Bottle Jack 24 Do not use Bottle Jacks to lift both ends of a vehicle at the same time 25 Before lowering the Bottle Jack make sure tool...

Page 5: ...the tool Such a coupler contains an air valve that will allow the air tool to retain pressure and operate accidentally after the air supply is disconnected Note Air flow and therefore tool performance...

Page 6: ...to tool B Filter Prevents dirt and condensation from damaging tool or work piece C Regulator Adjusts air pressure to tool D Lubricator optional For air tool lubrication E Coupler and Plug Provides qu...

Page 7: ...Main Air Line 3 4 minimum recommended Distributes air to branch lines F Ball Valve To drain moisture from system G Branch Air Line 1 2 minimum recommended Brings air to point of use H Air Hose Connec...

Page 8: ...are in alignment If not remove and then reposition the Bottle Jack before lifting 3 To lift the vehicle continue to depress the Lever on the Air Valve Assembly 5 Once the vehicle is lifted place the L...

Page 9: ...ck with a clean moist cloth and a mild detergent Do not use solvents Bleeding Instructions Before each use or if Bottle Jack performance decreases check for excessive air and proper hydraulic oil leve...

Page 10: ...1 Side Plate 2 2 Angle Bracket 2 3 Handle Fork 2 4 Washer 2 5 Set Screw 2 6 Washer 2 7 Bolt 2 8 Wheel 2 9 Washer 2 10 Track Ring Part Description 2 11 Washer 2 12 Screw 2 14 Screw 2 15 Washer 2 16 Bo...

Page 11: ...2 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 6 3 7 3 15 3 14 3 13 3 11 3 10 3 8 1 22 1 23 1 21 1 20 2 1 2 11 2 12 2 15 2 16 1 25 2 15 2 16 2 11 2 12 2 2 2 6 2 7 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 2 10 3 17 3 18 3 19 3 20 3 21 3 23 3 24 3 25 3 27 3...

Page 12: ...allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS O...

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