Lifting Vehicle
Lifting a vehicle using a jack can be dangerous. Follow all instructions and precautions below. Do not lift any
vehicle with its engine running or start any vehicle that is supported by jack or jack stands.
1.) With lifting arm completely lowered, roll jack into position beneath jack support area of vehicle.
DO NOT MANOEUVRE JACK WITH HANDLE ON THE RELEASE VALVE
2.) Twist jack handle completely clockwise on the release valve. Place handle in sleeve and slowly pump
handle until head cap just begins to contact support area on underside of vehicle.
3.) Inspect position of head cap beneath support area, making sure it is centered and properly engaging
support area.
4.) Continue pumping handle until vehicle is lifted to desired height. Pay attention to head cap position as
vehicle is being raised to be sure there is no danger of support area slipping off or lifting from the head
cap.
5.) Place jack stands under additional vehicle support areas.
6.) SLOWLY twist jack handle counterclockwise to ease vehicle down onto jack stands.
Working On Vehicle
Any vehicle being supported by a jack or jack stands creates a potentially hazardous working environment.
Do not move or roll a jack that is supporting a vehicle. Never place any part of your body beneath a vehicle
supported by a jack. Be careful of forces applied to vehicle such as torque on a nut or bolt. These forces
could cause vehicle to become unstable if jack stands are not properly placed. Do not turn vehicle ignition
or attempt to start any vehicle supported by jack or jack stands.
Lowering Vehicle
Before lowering vehicle, be sure area under and near vehicle is clear of all persons and obstructions.
1.) Re-position jack under same support area used to lift vehicle.
DO NOT MANOEUVRE JACK WITH HANDLE ON THE RELEASE VALVE
2.) Twists handle completely clockwise. Pump handle until head cap just makes contact with support area
under vehicle.
3.) Check to be sure head cap is centered under support area. Slowly pump handle to lift vehicle off from
jack stands.
4.) Remove jack stands, setting them aside, well clear of vehicle.
5.) With firm grip on jack handle, SLOWLY twist handle counterclockwise until jack just begins to lower.
6.) Carefully control speed of descending vehicle. Lowering a vehicle too fast can cause property damage
or injury.
