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Item 63273

        

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.

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.

Raising a Vehicle

Note:

  Safety shutoff prevents lifting 

in excess of rated load.
1.  Pull Handle Lever to reposition handle as desired.
2.  Turn Knob completely 

clockwise

 to its 

locked

 position.  Then connect an air hose 

(not included) to the Air Inlet.

3.  Depress the Air Lever until the Saddle of the Bottle 

Jack has nearly reached the vehicle lifting point.  

Position the Jack 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. 

4.  To lift the vehicle, continue to depress the Air Lever.  

Once the vehicle is lifted, place the 

Air Lever Lock in its locked position.  

5.  Set properly-rated jack stands (not included) to 

the same minimum practical height according 

to the manufacturer’s instructions, making 

sure they lock securely into position.  

6.  Position the jack stand saddles under the vehicle 

manufacturer’s recommended support points.

WARNING!

 Ensure that the vehicle support 

points are fully seated in the saddles of both 

jack stands. Use a matched pair of jack stands 

per vehicle to support one end only. 
7.  Slowly turn the Knob counterclockwise to 

ease the vehicle onto the jack stands.

Lowering a Vehicle

1.  Remove all tools, old vehicle parts, etc. 

from under the vehicle.

2.  Turn Knob completely 

clockwise

.

3.  Release the Air Lever Lock and depress the 

Air Lever to raise the vehicle slightly above 

the jack stand saddles.  Carefully remove 

the jack stands from under the vehicle.

4. 

Slowly

 turn Knob 

counterclockwise

 

(not more than one full turn) to lower the vehicle.

5.  To prevent accidents, lower the Jack completely 

and disconnect its air supply after use.  Clean, then 

store the Jack indoors out of children’s reach. 

Knob

Handle 

Lever

Air Inlet

Air Lever

Air 

Lever 

Lock

Saddle

Saddle 

Adapters

Figure E:  Controls

Summary of Contents for 63273

Page 1: ...ct has no number Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 888 866 5797 as soon as possible Copyright 2016 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form w...

Page 2: ...ufacturer 8 No alterations shall be made to this product 9 Never work on under or around a load supported only by this device 10 Do not adjust safety valve 11 Wear ANSI approved safety goggles and heavy duty work gloves during use 12 Keep clear of load while lifting and lowering 13 Lower load slowly 14 Apply parking brake and chock tires before lifting vehicle 15 Lift vehicle only at manufacturer ...

Page 3: ...se oxygen carbon dioxide combustible gases or any bottled gas as an air source for the tool Such gases are capable of explosion and serious injury to persons Symbol Definitions Symbol Property or statement PSI Pounds per square inch of pressure CFM Cubic Feet per Minute flow SCFM Cubic Feet per Minute flow at standard conditions NPT National pipe thread tapered Chart continued in next column Symbo...

Page 4: ...Note This air tool may be shipped with a protective plug covering the air inlet Remove this plug before set up Assembly 1 Attach Adapter Holder 40 to the Lower Handle 18 with two U Bolts 39 and Nuts 23 Refer to Figure A Saddle Adapters 41 43 U Bolts 39 Nuts 23 Adapter Holder 40 R Pin 44 Lower Handle 18 Figure A 2 Tighten Nuts to secure Adapter Holder to Handle 3 Put height adjustment Saddle Adapte...

Page 5: ... and the tool 5 Turn on the air compressor according to the manufacturer s directions and allow it to build up pressure until it cycles off 6 Adjust the air compressor s output regulator so that the air output is enough to properly power the tool but the output will not exceed the tool s maximum air pressure at any time Adjust the pressure gradually while checking the air output gauge to set the r...

Page 6: ...air to tool B Filter Prevents dirt and condensation from damaging tool or workpiece C Regulator Adjusts air pressure to tool D Lubricator optional For air tool lubrication E Coupler and Plug Provides quick connection and release F Leader Hose optional Increases coupler life G Air Cleaner Dryer optional Prevents water vapor from damaging workpiece H Air Adjusting Valve optional For fine tuning airf...

Page 7: ...n E 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 Connects air to tool I Filter Prevents dirt and condensation from damaging tool or workpiece J Regulator Adjusts air pressure to tool K Lubricator optional For air tool lubrication L Coupler and Plug Pro...

Page 8: ...ing 4 To lift the vehicle continue to depress the Air Lever Once the vehicle is lifted place the Air Lever Lock in its locked position 5 Set properly rated jack stands not included to the same minimum practical height according to the manufacturer s instructions making sure they lock securely into position 6 Position the jack stand saddles under the vehicle manufacturer s recommended support point...

Page 9: ...the hydraulic fluid as needed through the Fill Plug Thoroughly bleed Jack after changing fluid Troubleshooting TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH Use caution when troubleshooting a malfunctioning jack Stay well clear of the supported load Completely resolve all problems before use If the solutions presented in the Troubleshooting guide do not solve the problem have a qualified technician inspect ...

Page 10: ...2 1 17 Screw 1 18 Lower Handle 1 19 Screw 2 20 Handle Connector 1 21 Slotted Pin 1 22 R Pin 1 23 Nut 5 24 Spring 1 25 Tie Rod 3 1 26 Screw 2 27 Pin 1 28 Handle Lever 1 29 Handle Sleeve 2 30 Pin 1 Part Description Qty 31 Knob 1 32 Upper Handle 1 33 Pump Assembly 1 34 Washer 2 35 Air Hose 1 36 Valve Body Assembly 1 37 Quick Coupler Male 1 38 Plate 1 39 U Bolt 2 40 Adapter Holder 1 41 Saddle Adapter ...

Page 11: ...TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS T...

Page 12: ...w 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 OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date an...

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