Sealey FJ48 - Manual (Page 2)

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3.1. VERTICAL LIFTING
 WARNING! Before lifting ensure Section 1 safety instructions are read and understood.
3.1.1. Before lifting assess the correct jacking point for the load. If the load is a vehicle consult the vehicle
manufacturer’s handbook for the correct lifting point.
3.1.2. Pull the direction latch (fig.1H) upwards until it clicks into place. Ensure it is locked in place with the
indentation on the latch firmly engaged with the notch on the reversing switch.
3.1.3. Ensure that the foot of the jack (fig.2B) is placed on a stable, strong base capable of supporting the jack
and the load. The foot of the jack should be immediately below the chosen lifting point so that the lifting
action is vertical. Do not attempt a lift with the jack at an angle.
3.1.4. Raise the lifting toe to the jacking point on the load. The lifting head can be raised manually into position.
You will hear the mechanism clicking as you do this.
3.1.5 Hold the beam (D) steady. Unclip the handle (E) by pulling it downwards and pump the handle up and
down with a full stroke to bring the lifting toe into contact with the jacking point. Check that the toe is
fully under the load and lifting at the right point.
3.1.6. When you are sure that the jack and load are stable commence lifting by pulling the handle down a full
stroke. As the handle is pulled down you will hear the climbing pin click into place as it locates in the next
hole in the steel beam. At this point, relax the handle allowing the pin to take the load. Raise the handle
to the top of its stroke to take a fresh purchase and pump the handle down again. Pressure will be felt on
the downward stroke. Always keep a firm grip on the handle.
3.1.7. No extension of any sort should be applied to the handle to gain extra leverage.
3.1.8. When the desired lifting height has been achieved, raise the handle towards the beam and clip it in the
vertical position (fig.2G) .
3.1.9. Place a M12 steel bolt (not supplied) through the hole immediately below the lifting mechanism to act
as a safety pin.
 WARNING! The jack is for lifting or pulling, and must not be used to continuously support a load. Place
axle stands or other appropriate supports beneath a vehicle/load.
3.2. LOWERING A LOAD
 WARNING! ThE jAck MuST BE lOADED WITh A MINIMuM Of 50kG (110lBS) TO lOWER STEP
By STEP OThERWISE ThE lIfTING TOE WIll DROP RAPIDly TO ThE BOTTOM Of ThE BEAM
WhEN ThE DIREcTION lATch IS MOvED TO ThE lOWERING POSITION.
3.2.1. Jack the load up slightly, remove safety pin if fitted and any previously placed supports. Place the handle
in the fully upright position. Trip the reversing latch so that it is in the down position with the indentation on
the latch disengaged from the notch on the reversing switch (see fig.2C). Keeping a firm grip on the
handle, commence lowering by pumping the handle steadily up and down. When lowering, you will feel
resistance on the upward (or backward) stroke of the handle. DO NOT RElEASE ThE hANDlE uNTIl
ThE clIMBING PIN hAS lOckED INTO PlAcE. If ThE clIMBING PIN IS NOT lOckED INTO
PlAcE AND ThE hANDlE IS RElEASED, ThE lIfTING hEAD WIll AuTOMATIcAlly lOWER
cAuSING ThE hANDlE TO MOvE uP AND DOWN RAPIDly, PRESENTING A RISk Of SERIOuS
OR fATAl INjuRy.
3.3. PULLING, TENSIONING AND POSITIONING
3.3.1. The jack may be used for a variety of other purposes such as tensioning fences (See fig.5), pulling out
tree stumps (See fig.4) and positioning of heavy items such as machinery. In all cases such operations
should begin with a risk assessment exercise including consideration of the following points.
3.3.2. When the jack is used for pulling or tensioning there will be a tendency for the pulling force to move the
beam away from the line of pull unless the far end of the beam is restrained or fixed using suitable
chains, bolts, ropes etc. Any fixing/restraining items used must be sufficiently rated for the pulling force
that will be applied to them.
3.3.3. Where other structures are used to stabilise the beam the operator must be certain that these structures
are sufficiently strong to resist the force applied to them otherwise damage may occur to the structure
resulting in a sudden and dangerous loss of tension.
3.3.4. When repositioning heavy items such as machinery consideration should be given to how the load will
move once it is set in motion and sufficent precautions taken to restrain the item from moving
too far or in an unpredictable way. Similar caution
needs to be exercised when choosing attachment/
pushing/pulling points on machinery. These points
must be sufficiently strong to resist the forces
applied to them.
3.3.5. It is the responsibility of the owner of the
equipment to assess the safety requirements for
every new usage of the equipment and to take
sufficient safety precautions.
3.3.6. When not in use, keep the jack clean and well
lubricated. See parts diagram for lubrication
points.
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FJ48.V3, FJ60.V2 Issue No: 1 - 16/11/11
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