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SAFETY INFORMATION
Study, understand and follow all instructions in this manual before operating the jack. Failure to heed these warnings may
result in loss of load, damage to the jack and/or jack failure resulting in personal injury or property damage.
* Position the Jack
Position the jack to only lift on the areas of the vehicle as
* Always Use Support Stands
After lifting the vehicle always support the load with
appropriately rated vehicle supports stands before
working on the vehicle.
* Do Not Overload Jack
Do not overload this jack beyond its rated capacity.
Overloading this jack beyond its rated capacity can cause
damage to or failure of the jack.
* Always Use on Hard Level Surfaces
This jack is designed only for use on hard level surfaces
capable of sustaining the load. Use on unstable or other
possible loss of load.
* Center Load on Jack Saddle
Center load on jack saddle before lifting vehicle.
Off-center loads and loads lifted when the jack is not level
can cause loss of load or damage to the jack.
*
Do not raise or lower the vehicle unless tools,
materials and people are clear.
Clean up grease and oil spills immediately. When the lift
is being lowered, make sure everyone is standing at
least six feet away. Be sure there are no tools or
equipment, left under the jack before lowering.
* Always lower the jack slowly.
* DO NOT USE THE JACK TO SUPPORT OR
STABILIZE A LOAD.
Using the jack to support or stabilize a load may result in
unexpected movement and result in serious injury, being
crushed and death. Always securely chock and block
(stabilize) the load to be lifted. Never place any part of the
body under a raised load without properly chocking and
supporting the load.
* Never use the jack on curved or tubular vehicle
bumpers, this will result in the vehicle slipping off the jack
and falling, causing serious injury or death. Use a Bumper
Lift to lift most vehicles with curved bumpers or plastic
bumpers.
* Wear ANSI-approved safety glasses and heavy
duty work gloves during use.
* Do not adjust the safety valve.
* Do not move or dolly vehicle while jack is in use.
* Stay alert. Use caution and common sense when
operating jack.
Do not use a jack when tired, incoherent,
dizzy, under the use or drugs or alcohol.
Training
- Read this manual before use. Do not allow anyone who
has not read this manual, and/or does not understand the
requirements, use the jack.
Spectators
- Do not allow bystanders around the jack or under the
load supported only by the jack.
- Do not allow anyone in the vehicle while the jack is in use.
Keep allspectators away from vehicle when in use.
Inspection
- Inspect the jack carefully before each use. Ensure the
jack is not damaged, excessively worn, or missing parts.
- Do not use the jack unless it is properly lubricated.
- Using a jack that is not in good clean working condition or
properly lubricated may cause serious injury.
Chock and Block (Stabilize)
- Apply parking brake in vehicle before operating jack.
- A chock is a wedge for steadying an object and holding it
motionless, or for preventing the movement of a wheel.
Chock the wheel opposite the end being lifted.
- When you block a load, you secure and support a load
that is being lifted. The block(s) or stabilizer(s) should
have a weight capacity that is greater than the weight of
the load which is being lifted.
Additonal Notes:
Save the receipt, warranty and these instructions.
It is important that you read the entire manual to
become familiar with this product before you begin
using it.
•
Do not modify
the jack in any way. Unauthorized
modification may impair the function and/or safety and
could affect the life of the equipment. There are specific
applications for which the jack was designed.
•
Always check for damaged or worn
out parts
before using the jack. Broken parts will affect the
equipment operation.
Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately.
• When jack is not in use, store it in a secure place out of
the reach of children. Inspect it for good working condition
prior to storage and before re-use.
