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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
EQUIPMENT USE AND CARE
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
WARNING: Read and understand all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may
result in serious injury.
WARNING: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot
cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur.
It must be understood by the operator
that common sense and caution are factors that cannot be built into this equipment, but must be supplied
by the operator.
CAUTION:
Do not allow persons to operate or assemble this jack until they have read this manual and
have developed a thorough understanding of how the jack works.
• Do not modify the jack stands in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety
and could affect the life of the equipment. There are specific applications for which the jack stands were
designed.
• Always check for damaged or worn out parts before using the jack stands.
Broken parts will affect the jack
stands operation. Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately.
• Store idle jack stands. When jack stands are not in use, store them in a secure place out of the reach of
children. Inspect it for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
• Visual inspection shall be made before each use of the stands, checking for cracks, cracked welds and
missing and for damaged parts. Any stand that appears to be damaged in any way shall be removed from
service immediately.
• Because of the potential hazards associated with the misuse of equipment of this type, no modifications
shall be made to the product.
WARNING! NEVER use automotive jack stands to support both ends, or one side of a vehicle!
WARNING! NEVER use on jack stands on a lawn mower or lawn tractor.
Use only 1 pair per vehicle. Rated capacity is per pair only!
SAFETY MARKINGS
1. Failure to heed these warnings may result in loss of load, damage to jack stands, or jack stand failure
resulting in personal Injury or property damage.
2. Do not overload jack stands beyond rated capacity. Overloading can cause damage to or failure of the
jack stands. Position load on center of saddle only. Always use stands in pairs on a hard level surface
capable of sustaining the load. Use of stands on other than hard level surfaces can result in stand
instability and possible loss of load.
WARNING!
