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WARNING!
The use of portable automotive lifting and support devices is subject to certain hazards that cannot
be prevented by mechanical means, but only by the exercise of intelligence, care, and common
sense. It is therefore essential to have owners and personnel involved in the use and operation
of the equipment who are careful, competent, trained, and qualified in the safe operation of the
equipment and its proper use. Examples of hazards are dropping, tipping or slipping of loads
caused primarily by improperly secured loads, overloading, off-centered loads, use on other than
hard, level surfaces, and using equipment for a purpose for which it was not designed.
METHODS TO AVOID HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS
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Read, study, understand, and follow all instructions before operating this device.
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Inspect the jack stands before each use. Do not use if damaged, altered, modified, in poor
condition, or have loose or missing hardware or parts. Make corrections before using the stands.
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User and bystanders must wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 and OSHA standards.
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Use as a matched pair only
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Do not use beyond rated capacity. Do not shock load.
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Maximum load capacity per matched pair shall not exceed the rated capacity of the individual
stand.
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Use only on a hard, level surface capable of supporting the load.
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Stands are to be used in matched pairs to support one end of a vehicle only. Do not simultaneously
support both ends or one side of a vehicle.
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Apply the emergency brake, put the gear shift lever in park or gear if a manual shift transmission,
and chock the tires that will not be lifted off the ground.
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Centre load on saddle. Do not use saddle lugs to support the load.
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Check the stands for solid contact with the ground and vehicle.
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Make sure the stand's locking pins are fully engaging the stand on both sides and the support
column saddle is making contact with a vehicle support surface that can support the load.
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Ensure both stands are set at same height and locking pawls are fully engaging the support
column's teeth.
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Do not crawl under vehicle when placing/removing stands.
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Consult the vehicle manufacturer for the proper frame support locations.
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No alterations shall be made to these stands.
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Failure to heed these warnings may result in serious or fatal personal injury and/or property
damage.
CONSEQUENCES OF NOT AVOIDING HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS
Failure to read this manual completely and thoroughly, failure to understand its OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS, SAFETY WARNINGS, MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS and comply with them,
and failure to comply with the METHODS TO AVOID HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS could cause
accidents resulting in serious or fatal personal injury and/or property damage.
