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Note:
(a) No alterations, or modifications shall be made to this product.
(b) All replacement parts including pins, bolts, caps, and keepers shall meet or exceed the original
equipment manufacturer's specifications.
WARNING:
Crush Hazard
(a) Personnel shall not place any part of their body between the jack and the load during lifting and lowering
of the load.
(b) Personnel shall not place any part of their body under a load supported by a jack.
(c) Personnel should not place any part of their body under blocking that is positioned to support the load,
when the load is supported by a jack.
(d) Personnel shall not straddle the handle of the jack.
(e) Personnel should ensure there is sufficient swing area to avoid pinch points while using the jack handle.
(j) Personnel should not be on a load supported by jacks.
(g) The jack operator should have firm footing and handle control while operating the jack.
(h) Unsynchronized operation of multiple ratchet jacks may produce increased or uncontrollable handle
force.
(i) Personnel should avoid placing their head in the swing arc of the handle. Ratchet jack handles may
produce sudden kickback while lifting or lowering the load.
Ensure the handle load has been transferred to the jack before releasing the handle.
MAINTENANCE
Maintain your jack.
It is recommended that the general condition of any
jack
be examined before it is
used. Keep your
jack
in good repair by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance.
Have necessary repairs made by qualified service personnel.
Follow the maintenance instructions carefully to keep your equipment in good working condition. Never
perform any maintenance on the equipment while it is under a load.
a.
All moving parts of the jack should be regularly cleaned.
b.
Lubricate parts as required by the manufacturer’s specifications. The type of lubricant should be as
specified by the manufacturer or a qualified person. Lubrication systems should be checked to verify
proper operation.
c.
If additional maintenance is required, it should be completed in accordance with the instructions of the
manufacturer or qualified person.
Inspection
You should inspect the product for damage, wear, broken or missing parts (e.g.: pins) and that all
components function before each use. Follow lubrication and storage instructions for optimum product
performance. Check the climbing pins to make sure that they are not worn or damaged. Check that
everything is good working condition and that nothing is blocking the holes. Do not use the jack unless it is
in good working condition.
Binding
If the product binds while under a load, use equipment with equal or a larger load capacity to lower the load
safely to the ground. After un-binding; clean, lubricate and test that equipment is working properly. Rusty
components, dirt, or worn parts can be causes of binding Clean and lubricate the equipment as indicated in
the lubrication section. Test the equipment by lifting without a load. If the binding continues, contact
Customer Service.