User Manual
OPERATION
Lifting
WARNING: Lift only on areas of the vehicle as specied by the vehicle manufacturer.
1. Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended guidelines for lifting. Engage the emergency brake and chock
each unlifted wheel in both directions to prevent inadvertent vehicle movement.
2. Locate and close the release valve by turning the handle clockwise until rm resistance is felt.
3. Refer to the vehicle manufacturer owner’s manual to locate approved lifting points on the vehicle. Center jack
saddle under lift point.
4. Verify lift point then use handle pump to contact lift point. To lift, pump handle until load reaches desired height.
5. Transfer the load to appropriately rated jack stands.
WARNING: Never work on, under or around a load supported only by a hydraulic jack.
WARNING: Overloading may cause hydraulic system failure and sudden loss of load.
Lowering
WARNING: Clear all tools and personnel before lowering vehicle. The further release valve (handle) is turned
counter-clockwise, the faster the load will descend. Maintain control of the speed at which the load lowers at
all times.
1. Raise load high enough to clear the jack stands.
2. Remove jack stands, carefully.
3. Slowly turn the release valve (handle) counter-clockwise, but no more than 1/2 full turn. If the load fails to lower:
a. Use another jack to raise the vehicle high enough to reinstall jack stands.
b. Remove the malfunctioning jack and then repeat steps 1 and 2 to remove the jack stands.
c. Using the functioning jack, lower the vehicle.
4. After removing jack from under the load, push saddle down to reduce ram exposure to rust and contamination.
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