RAISING THE JACK
1. Chock the vehicle's wheels for lifting stability.
Secure the load to prevent inadvertent shifting and
movement.
2. Set the parking brake in the vehicle.
3. Refer to the vehicle manufacturer owner's manual
to locate approved lifting points on the vehicle.
Position the jack so the saddle is centered and will
contact the load lifting point firmly.
4. Close the release valve by turning handle clockwise
until it is firmly closed.
5. Before raising the vehicle, double check and verify
the saddle is centered and has complete contact
with the lifting point.
6. Pump the handle to lift the jack until the saddle
contacts the load. Pump the jack handle to lift the
vehicle to the desired height. After lifting, support
the load with appropriately rated vehicle jack
stands before working on the vehicle. (See Figure 12)
Figure 12
WARNING! Never wire clamp or otherwise
disable the lift control valve to function by any
means other than using the operator's hand.
Use the handle supplied with this jack or an
authorized replacement handle to ensure
proper release valve operation. Do not use
extensions on the operating handle.
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OPERATION
LOWERING THE JACK
WARNING! Use extreme caution when lowering
the jack. The jack handle may turn rapidly.
Opening the release valve too fast can cause
the jack to lower rapidly. Failure to heed these
warnings could cause serious injury or death.
1.
Raise the load enough to allow clearance for the
jack stands to be removed, then carefully remove
the jack stands.
2. Grasp the handle firmly with both hands. Securely
hold on to the jack handle so user's hands do not
slip. Ensure the release valve does not rapidly lower.
3. Carefully open the release valve by slowly turning
the handle counterclockwise. Do not allow
bystanders around the jack or under the load when
lowering the jack. (See Figure 13)
Figure 13
4. After removing the jack from under the load, keep
the jack in the lowered position to reduce exposure
to rust and contamination.
Release
Valve
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