Craftsman 50244 User Manual

Operators Manual

3 TON CAPACITY

Model No. 50244

ALUMINUM FLOOR JACK

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

CAUTION: Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all its Safety Rules
and Operating instructions.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

Printed in China

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty .....P. 2

Save these instructions .....P. 2

Safety instructions .....P. 3

Assembly .....P. 3

Operation .....P. 4

Maintenance .....P. 5

Parts .....P. 6

Troubleshooting .....P. 6

Service .....P. 7

WARRANTY

CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL WARRANTY

If this Craftsman Professional product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within
one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store or other Craftsman Professional
outlet in the United States for free replacement.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For your safety, read, understand, and follow the information provided with and on this jack.

• The owner and operator of this equipment shall have an understanding of this jack and safe
operating procedures before attempting to use. The owner and operator shall be aware that
use and repair of this product may require special skills and knowledge. Jack instructions
and safety information must be conveyed in jack operator’s native language before jack is
used. If any doubt exists as to the safe and proper use of this jack, remove from service
immediately.

• Inspect before each use. Do not use if broken, bent, cracked, or damaged parts (including
labels) are noted. Any jack that appears damaged in any way, operates abnormally or is
missing parts, shall be removed from service immediately.

• If the jack has been or suspected to have been subjected to a shock load (a load dropped
suddenly, unexpectedly upon it), immediately discontinue use until jack has been checked
by a Sears or other qualified service center. It is recommended that an annual inspection
be done by qualified personnel.

• Labels and Owner’s Manuals are available from Sears (see PARTS section on page 6).

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING

• St udy, u nders tand, and follow all
instructions with and on this device
before operating this device.

• Do not exceed rated capacity.

• Use only on hard, level surfaces capable
of sustaining rated capacity loads.

• Lift only on areas of the vehicle as
specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

• This is a lifting device only. Immediately
after lifting, support the vehicle with
appropriately rated vehicle stands.

• Never work on, under, or around a load
supported only by this device.

• Do not move or dolly the vehicle while
on the jack.

• No alterations shall be made to this
product.

• Only attachments and/or adapters

supplied by the manufacturer shall be
used. Contact 1-888-332-6419 for more

information.

• Failure to heed product markings or
warnings may result in personal injury
or property damage.

CAUTION BEFORE USING

Oc casiona ll y d ur ing s hipme nt and/or
handling the hydraulic oil can become
unstable or air can ge t trapped i n the
system, both of which can interfere with the
jacks lifting performance.

• To stabilize the oil, it is recommended to cycle

the jack a few times without applying load:

• Close release valve by turning the jack
handle clockwise until tight.

• Pump the handle until the jack saddle
reaches its maximum height.

• Open release valve by turning jack handle
counter-clockwise, but no more than 1/2
full turn at a time. Allow the saddle to reach
its lowest position.

• Repeat the above procedure a few times.

• To release air from the hydraulic system:

• Open the release valve by turning the
jack handle counterclockwise, but never
by more than 1/2 full turn at a time.

• Remove the oil filler screw from the
cylinder. (see Fig. 4)

• Rapidly pump jack handle through several
full strokes.

•

Reinstall the oil filler screw into the cylinder
again and jack is now ready to use.

BEFORE EACH USE

Make a visual inspection before each use
of the floor jack by checking for abnormal
conditions, such as cracked welds, leaks and
damaged, loose, or missing parts.

DAMAGE TO JACK

If you think jack has been subjected to an
abnormal load or shock, have it inspected for
damage at a Sears or other qualified service
center before using it again.

ASSEMBLY

TO ASSEMBLE THE TWO PIECE
HANDLE

•

Locate the spring pin on bottom end of upper
handle and the spring pin receiver on the
upper end of lower handle. (see Fig. 1).

• Align the spring pin with the spring pin
receiver. Connect the two handle pieces
together by pressing the spring pin and
insert until the spring pin is locked in the
spring pin receiver.

Spring Pin

Upper Handle

FIG. 1

Lower Handle

Spring Pin Receiver

TO ASSEMBLE THE HANDLE
INTO THE SOCKET

•

Pull out and hold the spring knob.

•

Ins

ert the assemb led handle int o the

handle socket, until it is firmly seated.

• Release the spring knob; the handle is now
fixed in position.

Assembled Handle

Handle Socket

Spring Knob

FIG. 2

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