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CAUTION: Before lowering the reel, be sure that all obstructions are removed
(refer to all operating, safety procedures and precautions in Section 1.0).
WARNING: Do not operate speed trip function to lower load. This feature is to be
used for quickly retracting the rack bar under no load condition only.
Before Using Speed Trip Function: Be certain that the load is properly blocked. Move
reversing lever to down position (6). Operate the lever bar (3) per instruction “To Lower” and
lower the load onto load supports. Continue to lower until load point (7 & 8) of jack clears
the load.
CAUTION: Be certain your hands are clear of the rack bar (9) or load point (7 & 8)
during the speed trip operation.
When jack is no longer under load, then: release the rack bar (9), move the lever bar (3)
to the down position; hold the reversing lever down (6) to engage the speed trip function.
Gradually push the socket (2) upward, at the point of pawl disengagement, the rack bar (9)
will suddenly drop and the rack bar (9) into the retracted position.
4.0 MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Comply with the inspection, testing and maintenance requirements of ANSI B30.1 as determined from use, experience or as specified by a
qualified person of authority. • ANSI B30.1 Safety Standards - Please visit www.ansi.org and type “jacks” in the search window.
2. Keep jack clean, free of grit, and in good working condition.
3. Do not lubricate the tooth side of the rack bar and retaining pawl. Lubricate the back side with #2 graphite grease.
4. Lubricate periodically other working parts with a good grade of SAE 20 wt. Oil - avoid lubrication of base and cap load surface.
5. Periodically lubricate parts marked with an *(asterisk).
(7)
(5)
(3)
(2)
(1)
(6)
(10)
(8)
(4)
(9)
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*
*
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*
(8)
(8)
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