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Issue Date: 8-05-2003 Rev. B
© 2003 SPX Corporation
Safety Precautions
WARNING: To prevent personal injury and damage to equipment,
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions, including ASME PALD Part 10 for
service jacks. If the operator cannot read English, operating instructions and safety
precautions must be read and discussed in the operator’s native language.
- Si el operador no puede leer el inglés, las instrucciones de operación y las
precauciones de seguridad deberán leerse y comentarse en el idioma nativo del
operador.
- Si l’utilisateur ne peut lire l’anglais, les instructions et les consignes de sécurité
doivent lui être expliquées dans sa langue maternelle.
• Before using the service jack to lift a vehicle, refer to the vehicle service manual to
determine recommended lifting surfaces on the vehicle chassis.
• Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 and OSHA standards.
• Inspect the jack before each use; do not use the jack if it’s damaged, altered, or in
poor condition. Take corrective action if any of the following conditions are found:
cracked or damaged housing; excessive wear, bending, or other damage; leaking
hydraulic fluid; scored or damaged piston rod; loose hardware; modified or altered
equipment.
• A load must never exceed the rated lifting capacity of the jack.
• Use the jack on a hard, level surface. The jack must be free to roll without any
obstructions while lifting or lowering the vehicle. The wheels of the vehicle must be
in the straight-ahead position, and the hand brake released.
• Use the jack for lifting purposes only. Stay clear of a lifted load. Place support stands under the axles
before working on the vehicle.
• Center the load on the jack saddle. Off-center loads can damage seals and cause jack failure. Lift only
dead weight.
• Do not use blocks or other extenders between the saddle and the load being lifted.
• Do not modify the jack or use adapters unless approved or supplied by OTC.
• Lower the jack slowly and carefully while watching the position of the jack saddle.
• Use only approved hydraulic fluid (Chevron AW Hydraulic Oil or equivalent). The use of alcohol,
hydraulic brake fluid, or transmission oil could damage seals and result in jack failure.
This guide cannot cover every situation, so always do the job with safety first.
Parts List & Operating Instructions
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