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For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
Floor Jacks
The warnings, precautions, and
30.
instructions discussed in this manual
cannot cover all possible conditions
and situations that may occur. The
operator must understand that com-
mon sense and caution are factors,
which cannot be built into this prod-
uct, but must be supplied by the
operator.
UNPACKING
When unpacking, make sure that the
product is intact and undamaged. If any
parts are missing or broken, please call
Harbor Freight Tools at 1-800-444-3353 as
soon as possible.
OPERATION
Bleeding
IMPORTANT!
Before first use, check
for proper hydraulic oil level in the
Jack. Then thoroughly test the
Jack for proper operation prior to
its actual use. if the Jack appears
not
to be working properly, it may
be necessary to
bleed
its hydraulic
system of excess air.
Oil Fill Plug
1. Remove the cover plate (some mod-
els) and the Oil Filler Plug under-
neath. (See Photo above.)
Release Screw
Pivot Assembly
2.
For models with a separate Re
-
lease Screw (shown above):
Insert the slot on the lower portion of
the Handle over the Release Screw
to operate it.
For models with the
3.
Release Screw
built into the pivot point:
Rotate the handle to operate the Re-
lease Screw.
Turn the Release Screw
4.
counter-
clockwise
to open valve.
Insert the Handle into the Pivot As-
5.
sembly (See photo above.) Apply
pressure to the Saddle, and pump the
Handle quickly several times.
Check the Oil Fill Hole and, if nec-
6.
essary, top off the Oil Fill Hole with
hydraulic oil.
Close the valve Release Screw by
7.
turning handle clockwise and replace
the Oil Fill Plug and cover plate.
Test the Jack several times for proper
8.
operation before attempting to lift a
load.
if, after bleeding, the Jack
still does
not
appear to be working
properly, do not use the Jack until
it has been repaired by a qualified
service technician.
