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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
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Maintain your jack
. It is recommended that the general condition of any
jack
be examined before it is
used. Keep your
jack
in good repair by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance.
Have necessary repairs made by qualified service personnel.
• Follow the maintenance instructions carefully to keep your equipment in good working condition. Never
perform any maintenance on the equipment while it is under a load.
a. All moving parts of the jack should be regularly cleaned.
b. Lubricate parts as required by the manufacturer’s specifications. The type of lubricant should be as
specified by the manufacturer or a qualified person. Lubrication systems should be checked to verify
proper operation.
c. If additional maintenance is required, it should be completed in accordance with the instructions of the
manufacturer or qualified person.
Inspection
You should inspect the product for damage, wear, broken or missing parts (e.g.: pins) and that all components
function before each use. Follow lubrication and storage instructions for optimum product performance. Check
the climbing pins to make sure that they are not worn or damaged. Check that everything is good working
condition and that nothing is blocking the holes. Do not use the jack unless it is in good working condition.
Binding
If the product binds while under a load, use equipment with equal or a larger load capacity to lower the load
safely to the ground. After un-binding; clean, lubricate and test that equipment is working properly. Rusty
components, dirt, or worn parts can be causes of binding Clean and lubricate the equipment as indicated in
the lubrication section. Test the equipment by lifting without a load. If the binding continues, contact Customer
Service.
IF YOUR JACK BINDS
As your jack becomes older, the threads may start binding. This will prevent the jack from operating properly
and safely. Rusty threads, dirty threads, or a worn threads can cause binding. Clean and lubricate the lifting
mechanism. Test the jack by jacking it up without a load. If the binding continues, refer to the after sale parts
and service. If your jack binds while under a load, use a jack with equal or larger load capacity to lower the
load safely to the ground. Repeat the steps in this paragraph to the binding jack.
Cleaning
If the moving parts of the equipment are obstructed, use cleaning solvent or another good degreaser to clean
the equipment. Remove any existing rust, with a penetrating lubricant.
Lubrication
If the moving parts of the jack or if the steel screw is clogged, use air pressure, water pressure, or a stiff brush
to clean. Use a non-flammable cleaning solvent or another good de-greaser to clean the jack. Remove any
existing rust, preferably with a penetrating lubricant. Then lubricate the jack using white lithium grease, light
penetrating oil, or a silicon or Teflon spray at the following points:
• Use a good lubricant on all moving parts.
• For light duty use, lubrication is needed once a month.
• For heavy and constant use, lubrication is recommended every week.
Do not use motor oil to lubricate the jack.
Rust Prevention:
Check daily for any signs of rust or corrosion.
Without a load lift the equipment as high as it goes and look under and behind the lifting points. If signs of rust
are visible clean as needed.
WARNINGS:
Jack is not self-lubricating. It will not operate safely without proper lubrication.
