Craftsman 950138 User Manual

Operators Manual

FLOOR JACK

Model 950138 - 2-1/4 Ton Capacity

•Safety

•Operation

•Maintenance

• Parts

BEFORE using this product, read this manual

!

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

Printed in China

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty .....P. 2

Save these instructions .....P. 2

Safety instructions .....P. 3

Operation .....P. 4 & P. 5

Maintenance .....P. 6

Troubleshooting .....P. 7

Parts .....P. 7

Service .....Back cover

WARRANTY

CRAFTSMAN ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

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

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 operators native language before use of
this product 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 or other qualified service center. It is recommended that an annual inspection
be done by qualified personnel.

• Labels and Operators Manual are available from Sears (see PARTS section on page 7).

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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.

• Use only on hard, level surfaces.

•Lifting device only.

•Immediately after lifting, support the
vehicle with appropriately rated jack
stands.

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

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

! SAFETY MESSAGE !

Be sure all tools and personnel are clear
before lowering load. No alterations shall
be made to this device. Only attachments
and/or adapters supplied by the
manufacturer shall be used. Lift only on
areas of the vehicle as specified by the
vehicle manufacturer.
NOTE: Jack stands are rated per pair
unless otherwise noted.
Use

1 matched pair per vehicle only.

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WARNING

To avoid crushing and related injuries:

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

•ALWAYS use appropriately rated jack
stands.

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ADVERTENCIA

• Leer, comprender, y seguir las
instrucciónes antes de utilizar el aparato.

•El manual de instrucciónes y la
información de seguridad deben estar
comunicado en lengua del operador
antes del uso.

• No seguir estas indicaciónes puede
causar daños personales o materiales.

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR JACK

Compare Fig. 1 illustration with your jack
BEFORE operation to become familiar with
the location of various jack components.

saddle

front

wheel

frame

engage release

valve with this end

release

valve

base

handle
sleeve

on reservoir)

cover

lifting arm

filler plug

(not shown,

castor

jack handle

FIG. 1

SPECIFICATIONS

Rated Capacity: 2-1/4 Ton/4500 Lbs
Jack Dimensions: 21” x 8-1/2” x 5-1/2”
Lifting Range: 5-1/2” ~ 15” (Approx.)

(140mm - 381mm)
Oil Capacity: 90 cc ± 5 cc
Net Weight: 27.1 lbs. (Approx.)

BEFORE USE

•Read the operator's manual completely
and familiarize yourself thoroughly with the
product, its components and recognize the
hazards associated with its use.

•Occasionally during shipment and/or
handling air can get trapped in the system,
which can interfere with the jacks lifting
performance.

• It is recommended to cycle the jack a few
times without applying load:

• Engage release valve with notched end

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

• Insert jack handle into handle sleeve.

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

• Engage release valve with notched end

of jack handle. Open release valve by
turning jack handle counterclockwise, but
no more than 1/2 full turn. Allow the saddle
to reach its lowest position.

• Repeat the above procedure a few times.

•To release air from the hydraulic system:

• Engage release valve with notched end

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

• Remove the oil filler plug from the cylinder.

(see Fig. 2)

• Insert jack handle into handle sleeve.

Rapidly pump jack handle through several
full strokes.

• Reinstall the oil filler plug into the cylinder

again and jack is now ready to use.

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