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Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits,
water pipes and other mechanical hazards in
your work area, particularly those hazards below the work surface hidden from the operator’s
view that may be unintentionally contacted and may cause personal harm or property damage.
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Be alert of your surroundings.
Using a trailer jack in confined work areas may put you
dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts.
PERSONAL SAFETY
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Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection
. Safety equipment such as
dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times
. This enables better control
of the trailer jack in unexpected situations.
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Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts
. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving
parts.
TOOL USE AND CARE
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Use on smooth, flat surfaces only.
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Do not force the trailer jack. Do not attempt to lift more than the 3500-lb. maximum lifting
capacity of this jack.
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Store idle jacks out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
jack or these instructions to operate it.
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Maintain your trailer jack. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of
parts and any other condition. If damaged, have the jack repaired before use.
Use the jack and accessories in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the trailer jack for operations different
from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Never use Trailer Jack if the mounting hardware is not secure on the tongue of
trailer. Regularly inspect hardware for proper mounting assembly.
Dismounting from Vehicle.
CAUTION:
Before dismounting, chock the trailer wheels to prevent the trailer from rolling.
Never leave trailer unattended while on the jack.
1. With the trailer on the hitch, allowing the Trailer Jack to rotate downwards. Keep fingers
away from the Swivel Plate area, and feet away from the caster as the Jack rotates
downward.
2. Assure that the Swivel Handle pins are in place, locking the Trailer Jack into the lowered
position.
3. Rotate the Crank Handle counterclockwise to lower the Caster Wheel Assembly to the
ground. Continue to crank just enough for the Trailer Jack to take the weight of the trailer.
This will make it easier to disengage the trailer hitch.
4. Disengage the trailer hitch. Remember to disengage any safety chains, electrical
connections and all other connections, if any, between the vehicle and the trailer.
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