BJ12T, BJ20T
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04/13/20
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
This is the safety alert symbol used for the PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE section of this manual to alert
you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all instructions to avoid possible injury or death.
IMPORTANT:
Any jack found to be defective as a result of worn parts due to lack of lubrication, or hydraulic
system contaminated with water, rust and/or foreign materials is not eligible for warranty consideration.
1. Always store the jack in a well protected area where it will not be exposed to inclement weather, corrosive vapors,
abrasive dust, or any other harmful elements. The jack must be cleaned of water, snow, sand, grit, oil, grease or other
foreign matter before using.
2. The jack must be lubricated periodically in order to prevent premature wearing of parts. A general purpose grease must
be applied to all pivot points with exception to hydraulic components. Do not lubricate any portion of the lift saddle and
make sure the saddle is free from grease, any kind of lubricant, or debris before using the jack.
3. It should not be necessary to refill or top off the reservoir with hydraulic fluid unless there is an external leak. An external
leak requires immediate repair which must be performed in a dirt-free environment by qualified hydraulic repair personnel
who are familiar with this equipment. Authorized Service Centers are recommended.
IMPORTANT:
In order to prevent
seal damage and jack failure, never use alcohol, hydraulic brake fluid, or transmission oil in the jack. Use hydraulic jack oil.
4. Every jack owner is responsible for keeping the jack label clean and readable. Use a mild soap solution to wash external
surfaces of the jack but not any moving hydraulic components.
5. Do not attempt to make any hydraulic repairs unless you are a qualified hydraulic repair person that is familiar
with this equipment.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
ACTION
1. Unit will not lift rated load.
Purge air from hydraulic system by following procedure under SETUP.
2. Unit will not sustain rated load or feels “spongy” under rated load.
Purge air from hydraulic system as above.
3. Unit will not lift to full height.
Purge air from hydraulic system as above.
4. Handle tends to raise up while the unit is under rated load.
Pump the handle rapidly several times to push oil past ball valves in
power unit.
5. Unit still does not operate.
Contact Matco customer service.
BJ12T, BJ20T SHORT BOTTLE JACK
WARRANTY NOTICE
Hydraulic Warranty Policy
Matco® shop equipment and tools, excluding accessories, are warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for a
period of 1 year from original purchase. We will repair or replace at our option any defective part or unit which proves to be
defective in material or workmanship within this warranty plan. This warranty does not cover damage to equipment or tools
arising from alteration, abuse or misuse, and does not cover any repairs or replacement made by anyone other than Matco
or its authorized service centers.
The foregoing obligation is Matco Tools sole liability under this or any implied warranty and under no circumstances shall
we be liable for any incidental or consequential damages.
NOTE: Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation
or exclusion may not apply to you.
Return equipment or parts to Matco Tools, or an authorized service center, transportation prepaid. Be certain to include
your name and address, evidence of the purchase date, and description of the suspected defect.
If you have any questions about warranty service, please write to Matco Tools, Stow, OH 44224. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
