• to reduce risk of injury, everyone using, installing, repairing, maintain
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ing, changing accessories on, or working near this tool must read and
understand these instructions before performing any such task.
• our goal is to produce tools that help you work safely and efficiently.
the most important safety device for this or any tool is you. your care
and good judgment are the best protection against injury. all possible
hazards cannot be covered here, but we have tried to highlight some of
the important ones.
• only qualified and trained operators should adjust or use jacks or
vehicle support stands.
• this tool and its accessories must not be modified in any way.
• Do not use this tool if it has been damaged.
• If the working load limit or hazard warning signs on the tool cease to be
legible or become detached, replace without delay.
For additional safety information consult:
• other documents and information packed with this tool.
• your employer, union and / or trade association.
• “safety standard for portable automotive lifting Devices” (ansI/
asMe palD), available at the time of printing from Global engineering
Documents at http://global.ihs.com/ , or call 1 800 854 7179. In case of
difficulty in obtaining ansI standards, contact ansI via http://www.ansi.
org/
• further occupational health and safety information can be obtained
from the following web sites:
http://www.osha.gov (usa)
http://europe.osha.eu.int (europe)
Air supply and connection hazards
(for air hydraulic jacks only)
• air under pressure can cause severe injury.
• always shut off air supply, drain hose of air pressure and disconnect
tool from air supply when not in use, before changing accessories or
when making repairs.
• never direct air at yourself or anyone else.
• whipping hoses can cause severe injury. always check for damaged or
loose hoses and fittings.
• Do not use quick disconnect couplings at tool. see instructions for
correct set up.
• whenever universal twist couplings are used, lock pins must be
installed.
• Do not exceed maximum air pressure of 6.3 bar or as stated on tool
nameplate.
Raising a vehicle
• park the vehicle on a hard level surface.
• no person shall remain in a vehicle that is being lifted.
• consult the vehicle owner’s manual to locate the lifting point to position
the jack under the vehicle. If the incorrect lifting point is used, the jack
could slip or tip.
• before raising a vehicle, chock the unlifted wheels.
• locate the load centrally on the lift pad / saddle.
• watch carefully while raising a vehicle. check that the lift pad / saddle
sits squarely under the lifting point. trolley jacks must be free to roll
slightly to allow for the change of angle as the vehicle is raised and
lowered.
Using jacks – general safety instructions
• before each use, check the jack for leaks, cracked welds and for dam
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aged, loose or missing parts; if any defects are found, do not use until
repaired.
• Do not exceed the working load limit / rated capacity of the jack.
• only use jacks on hard level surfaces (e.g. concrete).
• never lift people.
• only use jacks for lifting and lowering. Immediately after lifting, support
the raised vehicle on vehicle support stands.
• Do not get under a vehicle that is supported by a jack. never place
any part of the body under a raised vehicle until it is sitting on support
stands or vehicle ramps.
• Do not move or dolly a vehicle which is on a jack.
• only use attachments and / or adaptors supplied by the manufacturer
of the jack.
• operators and maintenance personnel must be physically able to
manoeuvre the jack and apply the necessary pumping forces.
Caravan and trailer jacks– additional safety instructions
• use only with the correct engagement fitting.
• before raising a caravan or trailer, chock the unlifted wheels.
• no person should remain in a caravan or trailer that is being lifted.
• the caravan or trailer should remain attached to the towing vehicle.
• never place any part of the body under a raised caravan or trailer until
it is sitting on caravan / trailer support stands.
Transmission jacks – additional safety instructions
• adequately support the vehicle before starting repairs.
• transmission jacks must only be used for removing, installing, or trans
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porting in the lowered position, vehicle transmissions, transfer cases or
transaxles.
Vehicle support stands – safety instructions
• Do not exceed the working load limit / rated capacity of the vehicle
support stand.
• only use on hard level surfaces (e.g. concrete)
• use in matched pairs at one end of a vehicle only.
• ensure that the locking pin or mechanism is fully engaged.
• Do not extend the height of the stand beyond its maximum working
height.
• Do not use stands to simultaneously support both ends or one side of a
vehicle.
• locate the stands under a solid portion of the vehicle; consult the
vehicle owner’s manual for guidance.
• centre the load on the saddle.
• position the support stands and slowly lower the jack until the vehicle
rests on them.
• ensure the vehicle is sitting securely on the support stands before
getting under the vehicle.
• no person should enter or remain in a vehicle that is supported on
stands
• securely chock wheels remaining on the ground.
Press- additional safety instructions
• never exceed the rated capacity of the press.
• keep unauthorised persons, particularly children, away from the work
area.
• Do not introduce hands or any other part of the body in the work area.
• always use ocular and facial protection .
• never wear baggy clothes, ties, watches, rings, chains, etc. when using
the press.
• long hair should be tied up.
• prior to use, make sure the press is securely anchored.
• use appropriate guarding to contain any pieces that may break or fly
apart when applying force.
• use only press accessories having a capacity rating equal to or greater
than the capacity of the press.
• Verify lift cables are slack before pressing on the boslter.
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