Craftsman 50280, 50282 User Manual

Operators Manual

HYDRAULIC BOTTLE JACK

Model 950280 - 2 Ton Capacity
Model 950282 - 6 Ton Capacity

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

BEFORE using this product, read this manual

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and follow all its Safety and Operating
instructions. Failure to do so may result in
personal injury and/or property damage.

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

U.S. Patent: 5,946,912

Printed in China

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty .....P. 2

Save these instructions .....P. 2

Safety instructions .....P. 3

Assembly .....P. 4

Operation .....P. 4 , P. 5 & P. 6

Maintenance .....P. 6 & P. 7

Storage .....P. 7

Troubleshooting .....P. 8

Parts .....P. 8

Service .....Back cover

WARRANTY

CRAFTSMAN ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTYRAFTSMAN ONE YEAR FULL

If this Craftsman 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 outlet in the United
States for free replacement.

This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this product is ever used
for commercial or rental purposes.

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

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.

• Instructions and safety information shall be conveyed in the operator's native language
before use of this jack is authorized. 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 service center.

• It is recommended that an annual inspection be done by qualified personnel. Labels and
Operators Manuals are available from manufacturer (see Parts, page 8).

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Craftsman Hydraulic Bottle Jacks are designed to lift, but not sustain, loads ranging from 2
tons thru 6 tons depending on the rated capacity of the jack. They are designed to be used
vertically. After lifting, loads must be immediately supported by appropriate means. Each
model is suitable for use in an appropriately rated and designed vertical or bench press
structure. These jacks are not appropriate to use for lifting or positioning construction trailers,
houses and/or other building structures.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING

• Study, understand, and follow all instructions provided with and on this device before
use.

• Do not exceed rated capacity.

• This is a lifting device only.

•After lifting, immediately transfer the load to appropriately rated vehicle stands.

•Use only on hard, level surface.

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

• No alterations shall be made to this device.

•Only attachments and/or adapters supplied by the manufacturer shall be used.

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Failure to heed these markings may result in personal injury and/or property
damage.

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WARNING

To avoid crushing and related injuries:

• Never work on, under, or around a load supported only by
a hydraulic jack.

• Read, understand and follow all printed materials provided
with and on this jack.

• Immediately support the lifted load with appropriately rated
jack stands.

• Use ONLY on vehicles whose lift points are compatible with
the saddle of this jack. Incompatibility may result in structural
damage to the vehicle and/or jack.

• Chock each unlifted tire in both directions.

• Be alert and sober when servicing a vehicle! Never operate
this equipment when under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

• DO NOT use this device to lift, level, lower, support, adjust

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or otherwise move a house, mobile home, travel trailer,
camper, or building structure of any type, size, or
configuration.

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