Harbor Freight Tools BOTTLE JACK 93438 user manual

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BOTTLE JACK
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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UNPACKING When unpacking, check to make sure that the product is intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible. SAVE THIS MANUAL You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, oper- ating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and assembly diagram. Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the fr

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10. If damaged, have the jack serviced before using. Check for loose screws, mis- alignment or binding of moving parts, loose mounting, cracked or broken parts, low hydraulic oil level, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained jacks. 11. Jack service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. 12. When servicing a jack, use onl

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9. Use the Bottle Jack only on vehicles whose frames have lifting points (on its seam or frame) capable of aligning with the Saddle of the Jack. 10. Avoid dangerous oncoming traffic. Always use the Bottle Jack as far away from the roadside as possible. 11. Do not use the Bottle Jack with the vehicle’s engine running. Make sure to place the vehicle’s transmission in “Park” (if automatic) or “1st Gear” (if manual). Then set the emergency brake, and block the tires opposite the tire being lifted.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. IMPORTANT! Prior to its first use, make sure to check for proper hydraulic oil level in the Bottle Jack. Then thoroughly test the Bottle Jack for proper op- not to be working eration prior to its actual use. If the Bottle Jack appears properly, it may be necessary to bleed its hydraulic system of excess air. To do so, remove the Oil Filler Plug. Assemble the complete Handle Assembly and lower the saddle of the jack fully. Insert the slot on the lower portion of th

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2. WARNING! Make sure the vehicle is parked on a flat, level, solid, ground surface safely away from oncoming traffic. Turn off the vehicle’s engine. Place the vehicle’s transmission in “PARK” (if automatic) or in its lowest gear (if manual). Set the vehicle’s emergency brake. Then, block the wheels that are not being lifted. 3. Check to make sure the Jack is fully lowered. If not, assemble the Handle Assem- bly. Insert the lower portion of the Handle Assembly into the Valve Release Screw,

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12. Make certain that the Saddle is still in position under the lifting point. Turn the Handle Assembly firmly clockwise to close the Valve Release Screw, and pump the Upper/ Lower Handle Assembly to raise the vehicle slightly above the saddle(s) of the jack stands. Then, collapse the jack stand(s) and remove it from under the vehicle. 13. Slowly turn the Handle Assembly counterclockwise (never more than two full turns) to lower the vehicle onto the ground. (See Diagrams, pg. 5.) 14. Lower the

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Troubleshooting POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS PROBABLE SOLUTION (Make certain that the jack is not Jack will not lift Handle moves supporting a load while attempt- Saddle lowers Pump stroke Saddle will not Oil leaking from at its weight up when jack is under load feels spongy lift all the way filler plug ing a solution.) capacity under load Check that Release Valve is closed fully. Valves may be blocked and may not close fully. To flush the valves: 1. Lower the Saddle and securely close the Release Valve. 2