Harbor Freight Tools 93437, 95643, 93373, 93374, 93378 User Manual

BOTTLE JACK

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

93370, 93373, 93374 93376, 93378, 93436 93437, 93438, 93783 95643

®

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

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TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY,

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS

AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.

Copyright© 2007 by Harbor Freight Tools® . All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.

For technical questions and replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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, operating, 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 front cover. Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING!

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS Failure to follow all instructions listed in the following pages may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

1.Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered work areas invite accidents.

2.Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating jack. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area.

3.Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a jack. Do not use a jack while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating jacks may result in serious personal injury.

4.Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

5.Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the jack in unexpected situations.

6.Use safety equipment. Always wear ANSI approved safety impact goggles, steel-toed safety shoes/boots, and heavy duty work gloves when using this product.

7.Do not force the jack. Use the correct jack for your application. The correct jack will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

8.Store idle jacks out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Jacks are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

9.Maintain jacks with care. Do not use a damaged jack. Tag damaged jacks “Do not use” until repaired.

Bottle Jacks

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10.If damaged, have the jack serviced before using. Check for loose screws, misalignment 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 only identical replacement parts - refer to attached, product-specific parts list and diagram. Follow instructions in the “Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning” section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of injury.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

1.WARNING! Do not exceed the maximum lift capacity for the Bottle Jack as stated on the product label and the specifications table. Overloading the Jack could cause serious personal injury and/or property damage.

2.The Bottle Jack is designed for intermittent use only. Do not use the Jack to support a vehicle over extended periods of time. The duration of the lifting job should be kept as short as possible. Always use jack stands to support a vehicle over an extended period of time.

3.Maintain labels and nameplates on the Bottle Jack. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

4.Prior to using the Bottle Jack, make sure to read and understand all warnings, safety precautions, and instructions as outlined in the manufacturer’s instruction manual for the vehicle (or object) you will lift.

5.When lifting only one wheel, make sure to support the load immediately with one jack stand (not included) placed under the side of the vehicle being lifted.

Align the saddle of the jack stand directly under the vehicle’s seam or recommended lifting point.

6.When lifting the entire front end or rear end of a vehicle, make sure to support the load immediately with two jack stands. Align the saddles of the jack stands directly under the vehicle’s frame or recommended lifting points. Also make sure the jack stands are adjusted at the same height.

7.Make sure the Bottle Jack is used only on a dry, oil/grease free, flat, level, solid surface capable of supporting the weight of the vehicle being lifted and any additional tools and equipment.

8.Do not work under the vehicle without properly supporting the vehicle with jack stands. Make sure the load and jack stands are stable before getting under a vehicle.

Bottle Jacks

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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