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TECHNICAL DATA
Maximum lifting capacity
2,000 kg
Minimum height (completely closed) 155 mm
Maximum height (completely extended) 320 mm
CHECK
Upon delivery, check the jack is perfectly intact.
Any complaints must be reported to the supplier
immediately.
The hydraulic jack, already complete with its oil,
is supplied in strong cardboard boxes suitable
for transport and storage. When storing it is
recommended not to place any weights or other
boxes on top of it.
SAFETY REGULATIONS
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TAKE NOTE OF THE HAZARD SIGN REFER-
RED TO IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS. IT INDICATES
PARTICULARLY HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS.
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When using equipment for lifting weights,
appropriate safety precautions must be taken to
reduce the risk of falling, crushing and injuries.
before using the jack carefully read and memo-
rise the safety regulations. after reading it, keep
these instructions safe so that they stay with the
jack for its entire useful lifetime.
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Do not tamper with the safety valve (11
fig.A) in any way. Do not open the cap covering
the valve. Any adjustment or tampering with
the valve changes the safety characteristics of
the product, causes danger and immediately
invalidates the warranty.
- Wear suitable personal protective equipment
(shoes, gloves…)
- Keep the work area clean and tidy. Dirty and
messy areas can cause accidents.
- The machine must not be used in extreme
weather conditions, inside freezers or furnaces
or in the presence of strong magnetic fields.
- It must not be used in potentially explosive and
aggressive atmospheres, mines, work sites, or
in areas where there is vehicle and foot traffic.
- Lifting people, animals, liquids and potentially
hazardous materials is not allowed.
- Before starting work, check that the equipment
is perfectly intact, that there are no damaged
or broken elements and that the manoeuvring
lever has been correctly inserted in its housing
(Fig. C). Any damaged or broken parts must be
repaired or replaced by qualified and authorised
personnel. Repairing or having repairs done by
personnel not authorised by the Manufacturer
means operating with unsafe and potentially
hazardous equipment, as well as invalidating
the warranty.
- While using the jack do not remove the guards
and do not put hands or feet between the lifting
saddle and the load to be lifted.
- During operations monitor the jack and the load.
- It is absolutely forbidden for children, strangers,
inexperienced people or people who are not in
good health to touch or use the jack.
- Use the jack on flat, compact surfaces that can
support the weight of the jack and the load itself.
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Before lifting a vehicle it is compulsory to
engage the parking brake and lock the wheels
which remain on the ground with the brake
blocks. Also carefully read the instructions of
the vehicle that you need to lift.
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After lifting the load, it is mandatory to insert
appropriate safety trestles under it to prevent
the load falling and becoming unstable.
- For your safety, do not operate under the load.
- Do not use the jack to keep the load raised,
but only to lift and lower the load.
- Do not use the load to lift unstable loads and/or
loads over its capacity (see “Technical data”).
- Should the jack accidentally fall, check that it is
intact.
- Do not expose the jack to rain or bad weather
and do not use it in damp or wet environments.
- While using the jack do not let any children,
strangers or animals near the work area.
- After working carefully clean the jack and put
it back in a dry environment out of the reach of
children.
- Only operate with good lighting, in a safe position
away from obstacles.
- Do not change the original configuration and do
not remove any components.
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Take care handling the oil. Keep children,
animals and heat sources at a distance. In case
of accidental contact with skin and eyes, wash
with plenty of water and if necessary seek me-
dical attention straight away; if accidently swal-
lowed, seek medical attention straight away.