Craftsman 50234, 50238 Operator's Manual

Operator's Manual

Service Jack

Models 50234- 3 Ton Capacity

50238 - 2 1/2 Ton Capacity

• Safety

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

CAUTION Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all its Safety Rules

and Operating Instructions.

(50234 shown)

ATENCION: Leer, comprender, y seguir las
instrucci6nes antes de utilizar el aparato. El

manual de instrucci6nes y la informaci6n de
seguridad deben estar comunicado en

lengua del operador antes del uso. No
seguir estas indicaci6nes puede causar

daSos personales o materiales.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www. sea rs.co m/crafts man

Part No. 50234-38 Printed in China 01/02

CRAFTSMANServiceJacksaredesignedforlifting,
butnotsustaining,loadsrangingfrom21/2tons
through3tonsdependingontheratedcapacityof
thejack.Afterlifting,loadsmustbeimmediately
supportedbyappropriatemeanssuchasjack
stands.Servicejackswiththehydraulicliftspeedy
liftfeature(50238)provideonepumptoliftpoint

contact.ModelNo.50234featuresamechanical
speedyliftintheformofafootoperatedpump

handle.Eachisdesignedtobeusedinconjunction
withjackstands.Thesejacksareintendedtobe

usedtoliftoneaxleorcornerofavehicleforthe
purposeofserviceandrepair.Checkwithvehicle

manufacturer'smanualforproperliftpoints.These

jackscomplywithapplicableASME/ ANSI

Standards.

• Save these instructions.

• For your safety and the safety of others around
you, read carefully before attempting to assemble,

service or use your jack.

•The owner and operator shall have an
understanding of this product and safe operating

procedures before attempting to use.

• Do not operate jack if you any doubt as to its safe

and proper use as outlined in this operator's
manual.

• Inspect before each use.

• It is the operator's responsibility to translate, or
have translated, instruction and safety information
to his/her native language.

• Do not use if leaking, broken, bent, cracked or
otherwise damaged parts are noted.

• If you know or suspect that the jack has been

subjected to a shock load (a load dropped
suddenly and violently onto it), immediately

discontinue use until jack has been checked by a

qualified service facility.

• Owners and operators of this equipment shall be

aware that the use and subsequent repair of this
equipment may require special training and
knowledge.

• Only replace any missing parts, labels, decals or

printed material with those available from Sears.

• Any jack that appears to be damaged in any way,

isworn or operates abnormally shall be removed

from service immediately.

• Always wear safety glasses when operating this

product.

• Do not use foot pedal to raise loaded lift arm.

• Do not dolly the load with jack.

• Failure to comply with the information contained
within could result in personal injury and/or property

damage.

• Leer, comprender, y seguir las instrucci6nes antes

de utilizar el aparato.

• El manual de instrucci6nes y la informaci6n de
seguridad deben estar comunicado en lengua del

operador antes del uso.

• No seguir estas indicaci6nes puede causar da_os

personales o materiales.

Model Capacity Base Size (L x W) Min. Height Max. Height

50238 2-1/2 Ton 29-3/4" X 13-1/4" X 6-1/4" 3-3/4" 20"

50234 3 Ton 25" X 13-3/8" X 6-5/8" 5-1/4" 19"

Sears, Roebuck and Co. 2

Toavoidpersonalinjuryand/orpropertydamage:
Study,understand,andfollowallinstructionsbefore

operatingthisdevice.Donotexceedratedcapacity.
Useonlyonhard,levelsurfaces.Thisisalifting
deviceonly.Immediatelyafterlifting,supportthe
vehiclewithappropriatemeanssuchasjackstands.
Donotmoveordollythevehiclewhileonthejack.
Besurealltoolsandpersonnelareclearbefore
loweringload.

1.Verifythattheproductandtheapplicationare
compatible.

2.Beforeusingthisproduct,readthisowners
manualcompletelyandfamiliarizeyourself
thoroughlywiththeproduct,itscomponentsand
recognizethehazardsassociatedwithitsuse.

3.Locateandopenthereleasevalve
(counterclockwisenomorethan2fullturns).

4.Withsaddlefullylowered,locateandremovethe
oilfillerplug.Insertthehandleintothehandle
sleeve,thenpump6to8fullstrokes.Thiswill
helpreleaseanypressurizedairwhichmaybe
trappedwithinthereservoir.Ensuretheoillevelis

justbelowtherimoftheoilfillerplughole.
Reinstalltheoilfillerplug.

5.Checktoensurethatjackrollsfreelyandthatthe
pumpoperatessmoothlybeforeputtinginto
service.Replacewornordamagedpartsand
assemblieswithSearsReplacementPartsonly
(SeeReplacementPartssectioninthismanual).

LubricateasinstructedinMaintenanceSection.

6.Inspectbeforeeachuse.Donotuseifbent,
brokenorcrackedcomponentsarenoted.

handle

handle fork

foot pedal

\

saddle

front wheel

oil filler plug

(on reservoir)

Figure 1- Model 50234 Nomenclature

Little, if any assembly is required of these jacks.
Always secure the handle to the handle fork by

means of the M12 X 7.5 bolt and lock washer
provided. Tighten securely to prevent accidental

removal of handle while in use. Please familiarize
yourself with the illustrations inthe owners manual.

Know your jack and how itoperates before
attempting to use.

handle fork

caster

lifting arm

parts tray

saddle

front wheel

oil filler vent screw

(on reservoir)

3

Figure 2 - Model 50238 Nomenclature