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60” FARM JACK
66183
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools®.
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com
Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SAVE THIS MANUAL.
Copyright© 2008 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. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.
Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described
herein. Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.
For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.
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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.
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
a hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING indicates
a hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION, used
with the safety
alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to
address practices
not related to personal injury.
CAUTION, without
the safety alert
symbol, is used to address
practices not related to
personal injury.
General Safety Rules
WARNING Read all safety
warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in serious
injury.
Save all warnings and
instructions for future
reference.
Work area safety1.
Keep work area clean and well a.
lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite
accidents.
Keep children and bystand-b.
ers away while operating tools.
Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
Personal safety2.
Stay alert, watch what you are a.
doing and use common sense
when using a tool. Do not use
tools while you are tired or under
the inuence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. A moment of inattention while operating a tool may
result in serious personal injury.
Use personal protective equip-b.
ment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as
dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
hard hat, or hearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will
reduce personal injuries.
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Dress properly. Do not wear c.
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.
Only use safety equipment that d.
has been approved by an appropriate standards agency. Unap-
proved safety equipment may not
provide adequate protection. Eye
protection must be ANSI-approved
and breathing protection must be
NIOSH-approved for the specic
hazards in the work area.
Tool use and care3.
Do not force the tool. Use the a.
correct tool for your application.
The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rating for which
it was designed.
Store idle tools out of the reach b.
of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with it or these
instructions to operate the tool.
Tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
Maintain your tools. Check for c.
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.
Use the tool in accordance with d.
these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions
and the work to be performed.
Use of the tool for operations different from those intended could result
in a hazardous situation.
Farm Jack Safety Warnings
Be aware of dynamic loading!1. Sud-
den load movement may briey create
excess load causing product failure.
Use the Jack on solid, level surfaces, 2.
capable of supporting the weight of
the Jack, equipment being lifted, and
operator.
Do not exceed the lifting capacity 3.
(7,000 pounds) of the Jack.
Maintain labels and nameplates on 4.
the tool. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
This product is not a toy. Keep it out 5.
of reach of children.
The warnings, precautions, and 6.
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.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Jack Capacity 7,000 Pounds
Maximum Lift 59-1/4”
Minimum Height 6”
UNPACKING
When unpacking, 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.
Designate a work area that is clean 1.
and well-lit. The work area must not
allow access by children or pets to
prevent injury and distraction.
Use the Jack on solid, level surfaces, 2.
capable of supporting the weight of
the Jack, equipment being lifted, and
operator.
To increase stability, the Jack can be 3.
bolted to a thick board, metal plate,
or a cement surface. Use the three
mounting holes on the Base as a template to mark the location where three
1/2” diameter holes will be drilled into
the surface. Drill and clean out the
three holes. Align the three mounting holes with the three drilled holes
and secure the Jack to the oor using
masonry expansion anchors (not included). Only use materials capable
of bearing the weight of the Jack and
load being lifted.
To raise loads, pull the Ratchet Con-4.
trol Lever (10) up until the mechanism
clicks and the Latch engages.
Place the jack’s lift nose completely 5.
under the object being lifted.
Slowly pump the handle to raise the 6.
load. Keep a rm grip on the handle
while operating the jack.
7. Caution! To avoid injury keep
hands away from the Lift Nose when
raising a load. Keep bystanders and
pets away when a load is raised. Do
not work under a raised load.
After the load is raised to the desired 8.
height, insert a grade 5, 1/2 inch bolt
(sold separately) through the hole in
the Lift Column (2) immediately below
the lifting mechanism.
Ratchet Control
Lever (10) in down
position.
Handle
Lift
Nose
Ratchet
Latch (11)
Insert additional supports to make 9.
sure the load is properly supported at
the lift point to prevent shifting.
To lower the load; move the Ratchet 10.
Control Lever to the down position,
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and pump the Handle up and down
slowly. The latch will click as the
load is lowered. Continue pumping
the Handle until the load rests on the
ground.
Clean, then store the tool indoors out 11.
of children’s reach.
USER-MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Procedures not specically
explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualied
technician.
TO PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY
FROM TOOL FAILURE:
Do not use damaged
equipment. If abnormal noise
occurs, have the problem
corrected before further use.
Cleaning, Maintenance, and
Lubrication
BEFORE EACH USE,1. inspect the
general condition of the tool. Check
for loose screws, misalignment or
binding of moving parts, cracked or
broken parts and any other condition
that may affect its safe operation.
PERIODICALLY,2. lubricate moving
parts of the Jack with lubricating oil.
AFTER USE,3. clean the tool with clean
cloth.
PLEASE READ THE
FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS
LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN
THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL
ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER
OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY
KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE
IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS
TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR
SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY
PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT,
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT
ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY
CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE
BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER
REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT
OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO,
OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS
THERETO.
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PARTS LIST
Part Description Qty
1 Runner 1
2 Lift Column 1
3 Connecting Rod 1
4 Rocker with Handle 1
5 Washer 1
6 Nut 1
7 Pin 1
8 Screw 1
9 Washer 1
10 Ratchet Control Lever 1
11 Ratchet Latch 1
12 Bolt 1
13 Nut 1
PARTS LIST
Part Description Qty
14 Spring Washer 1
15 Base 1
16 Bolt 1
17 Bolt 1
18 Spring 1
19 Pin 2
20 Reverse Rod 2
21 Spring 1
22 Spring 1
23 Washer 1
24 Nut 1
25 Runner 1
26 Washer 1
Record Product’s Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available indi-
vidually as replacement parts.
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DIAGRAM
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LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet
high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this
product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days
from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or
indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside
our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of
maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property,
or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of
our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS
WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us
with transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the
complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection veries the defect, we
will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the
purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will
return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that
the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must
bear the cost of returning the product.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd. • PO Box 6009 • Camarillo, CA 93011 • (800) 444-3353
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