Harbor Freight Tools 68048 - Manual (Page 5)

Page 5 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Floor Jack
General Operating Instructions
Lifting
Park vehicle on a flat, level, solid, surface safely away from oncoming traffic. Turn off the vehicle’s
engine. Place the vehicle’s transmission in “PARK” (if automatic) or in its lowest gear (if manual).
Set the vehicle’s emergency brake. Then, chock the wheels that are not being lifted.
1. Turn the Handle counterclockwise to lower the Jack.
Once the Jack is fully lowered, turn the
Handle firmly clockwise to close it.
2. Carefully position the Saddle of the Jack under
the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended lifting
point. (See vehicle manufacturer’s owner’s
manual for location of frame lifting point.)
3. Pump the Handle until the top of the Jack’s Saddle
has nearly reached the vehicle lifting point. Position
the Saddle directly under the vehicle’s lifting point.
4. To lift the vehicle, pump the Handle of
the Jack. Use smooth, full strokes.
5. Once the vehicle is raised, slide a jack stand of
appropriate capacity (not included) under a proper
lifting point referred to in the vehicle owner’s
manual. Always use two jack stands, position them
at the same point on each side of the vehicle.
WARNING! The rated capacity of jack stands is per
pair, not the individual capacities combined unless
specifically noted on the product by the jack stand
manufacturer. Do not exceed rated jack stand capacity.
Ensure that the vehicle support points are fully seated
in the saddle of both jack stands. Use a matched pair
of jack stands per vehicle to support one end only.
Failure to do so may result in the load suddenly falling,
which may cause personal injury and/or property damage.
6. Center the vehicle’s lifting point(s) on the saddle of
the jack stand(s). Set the jack stand(s) to the same
height according to the manufacturer’s instructions,
making sure that they lock securely into position.
7. Slowly turn the Handle counterclockwise to lower
the vehicle onto the saddle(s) of the jack stand(s).
Then, turn the Handle firmly clockwise to close it.
Lowering
1. Carefully remove all tools, parts, etc.
from under the vehicle.
2. Position the Saddle under the lifting point.
Turn the Handle firmly clockwise and raise
load high enough to clear the jack stands,
then carefully remove jack stands.
3. Slowly turn the Handle counterclockwise
(never more than 1/2 full turn) to lower
the vehicle onto the ground.
4. Lower the Jack completely. Then, store in a
safe, dry location out of reach of children.
5. To prevent accidents, turn off the tool and
disconnect its power supply after use. Clean, then
store the tool indoors out of children’s reach.
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