Harbor Freight Tools 66242 - Manual (Page 8)

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Operation
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION section at the
beginning of this manual including
all text under subheadings therein
before set up or use of this product.
Inspect tool before use, looking for
damaged, loose, and missing parts.
If any problems are found,
do not use tool until repaired.
To Raise the Vehicle Manually
Before use, 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. Pump the Handle Assembly until the top of the Bottle
Jack’s Saddle (1.2) has nearly reached the vehicle
lifting point. The Jack should be positioned at 90° to
the vehicle’s lifting point to ensure the Bottle Jack’s
Saddle and vehicle lifting point are in alignment.
If not, remove and reposition the Jack before lifting.
2. To lift the vehicle, pump the Handle
assembly using smooth, full strokes.
To Raise the Vehicle
Using Compressed Air
Note: Safety shutoff prevents lifting
in excess of rated load.
1. Turn Knob (6.11) assembly completely clockwise
to its locked position. Then connect an air hose
(not included) to the Air Valve Assembly (5).
2. Depress the Lever of Air Valve Assembly (5)
until the Saddle of the Bottle Jack has nearly
reached the vehicle lifting point. The Jack should
be positioned at 90° to the vehicle’s lifting point
to ensure the Bottle Jack’s Saddle and vehicle
lifting point are in alignment. If not, remove and
then reposition the Bottle Jack before lifting.
3. To lift the vehicle, continue to depress the
Lever on the Air Valve Assembly (5). Once the
vehicle is lifted, place the Lock Lever of the Air
Valve Assembly (5) in its locked position.
4. Once the vehicle is raised, slide a jack stand
(not included) to proper lifting point referred
to in vehicle manufacturer’s manual. If using
two jack stands, make sure they are at same
point on each side of the vehicle. Always raise
the vehicle the least amount possible.
5. Slightly lower the Jack to ease the vehicle onto the
jack stands. Do this by slowly turning the Knob (6.11)
counterclockwise until the Saddle (1.2) lowers slightly.
6. When the repair work to the vehicle is completed, and
prior to lowering the vehicle. Make sure to remove all
tools, old vehicle parts, etc. from under the vehicle.
To Lower the Vehicle Manually
1. Turn Knob (6.11) assembly completely clockwise
to close the Release Valve Screw (3.23).
Pump the Handle assembly to raise the
vehicle slightly above the saddle(s) of
the jack stand(s). Then remove the jack
stand(s) from under the vehicle.
2. Slowly turn Knob (6.11) assembly counterclockwise
(never more than one full turns) to lower the vehicle.
To Raise/Lower the Vehicle
Using Compressed Air
1. Turn Knob (6.11) assembly completely clockwise
closing the Release Valve Screw (3.21).
Release the Lock Lever on the Air Valve
Assembly (5). Depress the Lever on the Air Valve
Assembly (5) to raise the vehicle slightly above
the saddle(s) of the jack stand(s). Place the
Lock Lever in its locked position. Then remove
the jack stand(s) from under the vehicle.
2. Slowly turn Knob (6.11) assembly counterclockwise
(never more than one full turn) to lower the vehicle.