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REMOVING LUG NUTS
Do not go underneath your vehiclewithout Jack Stands. Jacks are
not designed tomaintain heavy loads for long periods of time.
1. Park vehicle in a safe outside location away frommoving traffic. Always
set the vehicle parking brakeand block the wheels so the vehicle will not
movewhile impact wrench is in use.
2. Plug in at the mains.
3. Pick an impact socket that will fit the wheel lugnut. Press the socket onto
the driveshaft. NEVER usesockets that are not specifically designed for use
withimpact wrenches.
4. Place a jack under the jacking point for the wheelto be removed and raise
the vehicle.
5. Support the vehicle by placing jack standsat locations recommended by the
vehiclemanufacturer.
6. Set the Directional Lever to “REV” andcarefully loosen the lug nuts. Remove
in the orderrecommended by the manufacturer.
7. If the Impact Wrench cannot loosen the lug nut,use a breaker bar (not
included) to break the nutloose before trying again.
8. Remove wheel.
Do not get under the vehicle without jack stands. Jacks are not
designed to maintain heavy loads for long periods of time.
1. Lift wheel back into place.
2. Slide lug nuts onto the wheel bolts in the order recommended by the lug nut
manufacturer.
3. Hand tighten the lug nuts until securely fastened.
4. Do not tighten the lug nuts with the impact wrench. Excessive torque may
cause damage.
5. Use a torque wrench to check that the lug nuts are tightened enough per
the manufacturer’s recommendations.
6. Remove jack stands. Carefully lower vehicle and remove the jack. Unplug
the impact wrench and store.
IMPORTANT It is highly recommended to use a Torque Wrench after use
of the Impact Wrench to correctly and safely set the wheel nut.
INSTALLING THE SOCKET
