50 TON AIR/HYDRAULIC
Model
97548
BOTTLE JACK
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SAVE THIS MANUAL.
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manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form
without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
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SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety warnings
and precautions, assembly, operating,
inspection, maintenance and cleaning
procedures. Write the product’s serial number
in the back of the manual near the assembly
diagram (or month and year of purchase if
product has no number). Keep this manual
and the receipt in a safe and dry place for
future reference.
NOTICE
NOTICE is used to
personal injury.
CAUTION, without
CAUTION
address practices not related
to personal injury.
General Safety Rules
address practices
not related to
the safety alert
symbol, is used to
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
In this manual, on the labeling,
and all other information
provided with this product:
This is the safety alert
symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates
DANGER
not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING indicates
WARNING
not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used
CAUTION
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
a hazardous
situation which, if
a hazardous
situation which, if
with the safety alert
symbol, indicates a
WARNING! Read all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in
serious injury. The term “tool”
in all of the warnings listed below
refers to your Bottle Jack.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Work area safety
a. Keep work area clean and well
lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite
accidents.
b. Do not operate tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence
of ammable liquids, gases or dust.
Air and hydraulic tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c. Keep children and bystanders away
while operating this tool. Distractions
can cause you to lose control.
3. Personal safety
a. Stay alert, watch what you are
doing and use common sense when
operating this tool. Do not use this
tool while you are tired or under
the inuence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. A moment of inattention
while operating this tool may result in
serious personal injury.
b. Use safety equipment. Always
wear ANSI-approved safety impact
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goggles. Safety equipment such
as non-skid safety shoes, hard
hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
c. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the
Air Valve (32) is in the off-position
before connecting to an air supply.
Connecting this tool with the Air Valve
on invites accidents.
d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench
before turning the tool on. A wrench
or a key left attached to a moving
part of the tool may result in personal
injury.
e. Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times. This
enables better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
4. Tool use and care
a. Do not force the tool. Use the correct
tool for your application. The correct
tool will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it was designed.
b. Do not use the tool if the Air Valve
does not turn it on and off. Any tool
that cannot be controlled with its
Air Valve is dangerous and must be
repaired.
c. Disconnect the air hose from the
tool and release any remaining
air pressure before making any
adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing the tool. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the tool accidentally.
d. Store idle tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow people
unfamiliar with the tool or these
instructions to operate this tool.
Tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
e. Maintain this tool. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the tool’s
operation. If damaged, have the tool
repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained
tools.
f. Use the tool and its accessories in
accordance with these instructions
and in the manner intended for this
particular type of tool, taking into
account the working conditions and
the work to be performed. Use of this
tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous
situation.
5. Service
a. Have the tool serviced by a qualied
repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure
the safety of the tool is maintained.
Specic Safety Rules
1. Maintain labels and nameplates on
the Bottle Jack. These carry important
safety information. If unreadable or
missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools
for a replacement.
2. Use clean, dry, regulated, compressed
air at 110-120 PSI. Do not exceed the
recommended. Do not use oxygen,
carbon dioxide, combustible gases,
or any other bottled gas as a power
source for this tool.
3. Do not exceed the 50 ton (100,000
pound) capacity of the Bottle Jack.
Doing so may cause damage to the
tool and/or serious personal injury.
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4. Bleed the hydraulic system of the
Bottle Jack before its initial use.
5. Always place the Bottle Jack on a dry,
oil/grease free, solid, level oor surface
capable of supporting the weight of the
Jack and all other additional tools and
accessories.
6. Apply the vehicle’s parking brake
and chock the tires before lifting the
vehicle.
15. Use the Bottle Jack only on vehicles
whose frames have lifting points (on
its seam or frame) capable of aligning
with the Bottle Jack.
16. Do not use the Bottle Jack with the
vehicle’s engine running. When
running, the vehicle’s engine produces
carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, toxic fume that, when
inhaled, can cause serious personal
injury or death.
7. Lift the vehicle only by the
manufacturer-recommended lifting
points.
8. Stay out from under the load while it is
being lifted or supported.
9. Avoid rapid load descent. Turn the
Release Screw slowly.
10. Do not use for aircraft purposes.
11. Do not leave the tool unattended when
it is connected to a compressed air
supply. Release the tool’s load, and
disconnect it from its compressed air
supply before leaving.
12. This product is not a toy. Keep it out of
reach of children.
13. 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.
14. 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.
17. Always keep hands, ngers, and feet
away from all moving parts of the
Bottle Jack when applying or releasing
a load. Remain clear of the vehicle
being raised or lowered. People and
animals should be kept at a safe
distance when using the Bottle Jack.
18. Do not allow anyone in the vehicle
when using the Bottle Jack. Keep all
bystanders a safe distance away from
the vehicle.
19. Never support both ends of the vehicle
at the same time.
20. Before lowering the Bottle Jack,
make sure tool trays, jack stands,
and all other tools and equipment are
removed from under the vehicle
21. The warnings, precautions, and
instructions discussed in this
instruction manual cannot cover all
possible conditions and situations that
may occur. It must be understood
by the operator that common sense
and caution are factors which cannot
be built into this product, but must be
supplied by the operator.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum
Lifting
Capacity
Required Air Pressure 110-120 PSI
Air Inlet
Fitting
Minimum
Height
Maximum Height 19"
Ram Travel 7"
Net Weight 89.70 lbs
Air Hose Length 46"
Jack Handle 20"L (2 pcs, upper & lower)
50 Tons (100,000 pounds)
1/4" - 18 NPT
12"
UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure
that the item 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.
Note: For additional information regarding
the parts listed in the following pages,
refer to the Assembly Diagram near
the end of this manual.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION section
at the beginning of this manual
including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.
TO PREVENT
WARNING
SERIOUS INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL
OPERATION:
Disconnect the Bottle Jack
from its compressed air supply
source, and release any
compressed air from the tool
before performing any set up
and operating procedures.
Tool Set Up
1. IMPORTANT: Prior to use, make sure
to check for presence of air and proper
hydraulic oil level in the Bottle Jack.
Then thoroughly test the Jack for
proper operation prior to its actual use.
If the Jack appears not to be working
properly, it may be necessary to purge
its hydraulic system of excessive air.
To do so:
a. Insert the Lower Handle (41) onto the
Release Valve Screw (4); rst turn
handle clockwise until snug. Then
turn the Release Valve Screw 1-1/2
turns counterclockwise.
(See Assy. Diagram.)
b. Wipe Filler Plug area with a clean and
lint free rag. Remove the Filler Plug
(15), and ll the Reservoir (14) with
hydraulic oil (not included).
(See Assy. Diagram.)
c. Insert the Handle (41, 41b) into the
Handle Bracket (38). Then rapidly
pump the Handle several times to
purge air from the system.
(See Assy. Diagram.)
d. Insert the Lower Handle (41) onto the
Release Valve Screw (4). Then turn
the Release Valve Screw clockwise
until snug.
(See Assy. Diagram.)
e. Top off the Reservoir (14) with
hydraulic oil. Then replace the Filler
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