JS3TA, JS6TA, JS12TA
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01/30/20
JS3TA, JS6TA, JS12TA 3, 6, and 12 Ton Jack Stands (Pair)
IMPORTANT: READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING
BEFORE USING THESE STANDS, READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY AND THOROUGHLY, UNDERSTAND ITS OPERATING
PROCEDURES, SAFETY WARNINGS AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS.
It is the responsibility of the owner to make sure all personnel read this manual prior to using these stands. It is also the responsibility of
the stand owner to keep this manual intact and in a convenient location for all to see and read. If the manual or product labels are lost
or not legible, contact Matco Tools for replacements. If the operator is not fluent in English, the product and safety instructions shall be
read to and discussed with the operator in the operator's native language by the purchaser/owner or his designee, making sure that the
operator comprehends its contents.
THE NATURE OF HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS
The use of portable automotive lifting devices are 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 securing 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
• Read, study, understand and follow all instructions before operating this device.
• Inspect the jack stands before each use. Do not use if damaged, altered, modified, in poor condition or unstable due to loose
or missing components. Make corrections before using.
• Do not use or modify this product for any other purpose than that for which it was designed without consulting the
manufacturer's authorized representative.
• User and bystanders must wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 and OSHA standards.
• Use as a matched pair only.
• Do not use beyond rated capacity. Do not shock load.
• Maximum load capacity per matched pair shall not exceed the rated capacity of the individual stand.
• Use only on a hard level surface capable of supporting the load.
• 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.
• Apply the emergency brake, put the gear shift lever in park or in gear if a manual shift transmission, and chock the tires that
will not be lifted off the ground.
• Center load on saddle. Do not use saddle lugs to support the load.
• Check the stands for solid contact with the ground and vehicle.
• Make sure the stand's locking pawls are fully engaging the support column's teeth.
• 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.
• Consult the vehicle manufacturer for the proper frame support locations.
• No alterations shall be made to these stands.
• 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.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING:
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals including nickel, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING
