Operators Manual HYDRAULIC BOTTLE JACK Model 950284 - 12 Ton Capacity Model 950285 - 20 Ton Capacity • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts U.S. Patent: 5,946,912 ! BEFORE using this product, read this manual and follow all its Safety and Operating instructions. Failure to do so may result in personal injury and/or property damage. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! WARNING • Study, understand, and follow all instructions provided with and on this device before use. • Do not exceed rated capacity. • This is a lifting device only. • After lifting, immediately transfer the load to appropriately rated vehicle stands. • Use only on hard, level surface. • Lift only on areas of the vehicle as specified by the vehicle manufacturer. • No alterations shall be made to this device.
ASSEMBLY CARTON CONTENTS HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR JACK (refer to Figs. 1, 2) Inside the box, you will find (see Fig. 1): 1. A jack 2. A rubber handle holder 3. A 2-piece handle • Install the rubber handle holder onto the top nut and slide downward until it rests upon the reservoir of the jack. Orient the holder portion away from the handle socket so that it does not interfere with the release valve and handle socket operation.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR JACK (refer to Fig. 3, page 4) HOW TO USE YOUR JACK (refer to Fig. 3, page 4) • Compare these illustrations with your jack BEFORE operation and/or oil level maintenance to become familiar with the location of various jack components. RAISING THE JACK 1. When lifting a vehicle, place the vehicle in park, engage emergency brake and chock the tire(s) diagonally opposite the tire(s) being raised to prevent inadvertent movement forward and backward.
OPERATION a. Use another jack to raise the vehicle high enough to reinstall jack stands. b. Remove the affected jack and then the stands. c. Using the other jack, lower the load by turning the operating handle counterclockwise, but no more than 1/2 full turn. 3. After removing jack from under the load, push saddle down to reduce ram exposure to rust and contamination. LOWERING THE JACK ! To avoid crushing injuries and property damage: Keep hands and feet clear of work area when lowering load. 1.
MAINTENANCE MAINTAINING OIL LEVEL • Refill with new oil through the oil filler plug hole. DO NOT allow dirt or other foreign material to enter the hydraulic system when filling. • After refilling, remove any air from the hydraulic system by opening the release valve and rapidly pumping the jack handle several times. • Replace the oil filler plug. Important: When adding or replacing oil, ALWAYS use a good grade Hydraulic Jack oil. DO NOT use Hydraulic Brake Fluid, Alcohol.
TROUBLESHOOTING POSSIBLE CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS Jack will not lift load X Jack will lift load, but will not hold Jack will not lower completely Poor jack Jack will not lift to full lifting. Pump feels height spongy Handle raises by itself when jack is under load Release valve not tightly closed. To close or tighten, turn release valve clockwise. X X X X X X X X X X Air is in hydraulic system. Release air from system. See BEFORE INITIAL USE. Oil level is low in jack. Add oil as required. 1.
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