Operators Manual FLOOR JACK Model 950524 - 2-1/4 Ton Capacity • • • • Safety Operation Maintenance Parts ! 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Save these instructions Safety instructions Assembly instructions Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts Service .....P. 2 .....P. 2 .....P. 3 .....P. 4 .....P. 4 & P. 5 .....P. 6 .....P. 7 .....P. 7 .....Back cover WARRANTY CRAFTSMAN ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY If this Craftsman product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free replacement.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! WARNING ! WARNING • Study, understand, and follow all instructions with and on this device before operating this device. • Do not exceed rated capacity. • Use only on hard, level surfaces capable of sustaining rated capacity loads. • Lift only on areas of the vehicle as specified by the vehicle manufacturer. • This is a lifting device only. Immediately after lifting, support the vehicle with appropriately rated vehicle stands.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS TO ASSEMBLE THE CARRY HANDLE ONTO THE JACK Snap the carry handle onto the nuts of jack’s middle axle. (see Fig. 1) 1 Carry handle 2 Nut of middle axle FIG. 1 OPERATION KNOW YOUR JACK BEFORE USE Compare Fig. 2 illustration with your jack BEFORE operation to become familiar with the location of various jack components. • Read the operator's manual completely and familiarize yourself thoroughly with the product, its components and recognize the hazards associated with its use.
OPERATION • Continue to pump the jack handle to lift the vehicle to the desired height. After lifting, support the load with appropriately rated jack stands BEFORE working on the vehicle. ! Rated capacity of jack stands is per pair, it is NOT the sum of individual capacities unless specifically noted to the contrary by the jack stand manufacturer. Do Not exceed rated capacity. Ensure that the vehicle support points are fully captured between the outer lugs of both jack stands.
MAINTENANCE MAINTAINING OIL LEVEL • When not in use, ALWAYS store jack with saddle lowered all the way down. Important: When adding or replacing oil, ALWAYS use a good grade Hydraulic Jack oil. We recommend Mobil DTE13M or equivalent. DO NOT use Hydraulic Brake Fluid, Alcohol, Glycerine, Detergent, Motor Oil or dirty oil. Use of an improper fluid can cause serious internal damage to your jack.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM-SOLVING HINTS Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action Jack does not lift load • Release valve not tightly closed • Overloaded - too much weight on jack • Ensure release valve is tightly closed • Reduce weight on jack • Release valve not tightly closed • Hydraulic unit malfunction • Ensure release valve is tightly closed • Replace power unit assembly Jack does not lower after unloading • Oil reservoir overfilled • Linkages binding • Drain fluid to proper level • Clean and
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