Craftsman 950159 Operator's Manual

Operators Manual

HIGH LIFT JACK STANDS

Model 950159 - 3 Ton Capacity per pair

•Safety

• Assembly

•Operation

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

Assembly .....P. 3

Operation .....P. 4

Maintenance .....P. 4

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

For your safety, read and understand the information contained with and on the product.

• The owner and operator shall have an understanding of this product and safe operating
procedures before attempting to use this product.

• Instructions and safety information shall be conveyed in the operators native language
before use of this product is authorized. Make certain that the operator thoroughly
understands the inherent dangers associated with the use and misuse of the product.
If any doubt exists as to the safe and proper use of this product as outlined in the
factory authorized manual, remove from service immediately. These jack stands must
be used as a matched pair to support one end of a vehicle only.

• Inspect before each use. Do not use if broken, bent, cracked or otherwise damaged
parts are noted. If the product has been or suspected to have been subjected to a
shock load, discontinue use until checked out by a Sears service center. Owners and
operators of this equipment shall be aware that the use and subsequent repair of this
equipment may require special training and knowledge.

• It is recommended that an annual inspection be done by qualified personnel and that
any missing or damaged parts, decals, warning / safety labels or signs be replaced
with Sears authorized replacement parts only. Any jack stand that appears to be
damaged in any way, is worn or operated abnormally should be removed from service
immediately.

• Labels and Operators Manual are available from Sears.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING

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

• Rated capacity is per pair! Do not
exceed rated capacity.

•Use as matched pair to support one end
of a vehicle only. Use only 1 pair per
vehicle.

• Use only on hard, level surfaces.

• Center load on saddle.

• Jack stands are not to be used to
simultaneously support both ends or one
side of a vehicle.

• No alteration shall be made to this
device.

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

ASSEMBLY

!

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.

! 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.

INSPECTION

Inspect the Jack Stands before each use.
Do not use if bent, broken or cracked
components are noted.

CARTON CONTENTS

Inside the carton box, you will find:

1. Two jack stand frames.

2. Two ratchet bars.

HOW TO ASSEMBLE JACK STANDS
(refer to Fig. 1)

1. Insert the ratchet bar into frame, orient
the racthet side to the pawl side of
frame.

2. Move the ratchet bar to lowest position
by raising the locking handle and guiding
the bar downward.

Support the ratchet bar with suitably

3.
sized wooden block. With hammer
and punch or other suitable tool, press
lock tab into position to prevent
overextension and loss of ratchet bar.

3

LOCKING
HANDLE

RATCHET BAR

LOCK
TAB

PAWL (INSIDE,
NOT SHOWN)

BASE
FRAME

FIG. 1

OPERATION

BEFORE USE

1. Inspect stands before each use. Do not
use if bent, broken or cracked
components are noted. Ensure that all
parts move freely.

2. Before using this product, read the
owner’s manual and familiarize yourself
thoroughly with the product and the
hazards associated with its improper
use.

KNOW YOUR JACK STANDS

SADDLE

RATCHET
BAR

TAB

JACK STAND

LOCKING
HANDLE

BASE
FRAME

FIG. 2

HOW TO USE YOUR JACK STANDS
TO SUPPORT A VEHICLE

1. Adjust height by pulling up on ratchet
bar.

2. The weight of the locking handle should
lock the ratchet bar into a secure
position. To verify this simply push down
on the locking handle to ensure that the
ratchet bar is secure.

3. Carefully position the stands so that the
load will contact the center of the
saddle.

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL MIN. HEIGHT MAX. HEIGHT BASE DIMENSION NET WEIGHT(2 pcs.)

50159 3 TON 8-7/8in.X 6-3/4 in. 19.6 LBS (APPROX.)

CAPACITY
PER PAIR

13-7/16 in. 21 in.
(341mm) (534mm)

4. Always use jack stands as a pair and
only on those parts of a vehicle which
can be fully captured between the outer
lugs of each stand’s saddle.

Rated capacity of jack stands is per

!

pair, it is NOT the sum of individual
capacities unless specifically noted to
the contrary by the jack stand
manufacturer. Do Not exceed rated
capacity. Ensure that the vehicle
support points are fully captured
between the outer lugs of both jack
stands. Use a matched pair of jack
stands per vehicle to support 1 end
only. Use 1 pair per vehicle only.
Failure to do so may result in sudden
loss of load, which may cause personal
injury and/or property damage.

5. Slowly and carefully lower the load
completely onto the stands, ensure that
the load is centered and captured as
described in Step 4.

6. Check to ensure that load is secure on
stands before working under vehicle.

TO LOWER RATCHET BAR FOR
EASY STORAGE

1. Raise vehicle clear of stands with
suitable jack.

2. Raise the locking handle to allow ratchet
bar to glide down to lowest position.

3. Carefully remove stands.

4. Carefully lower vehicle with jack.

5. Ensure that all tools, equipment and
personnel are clear before lowering
load.

MAINTENANCE

INSPECTION

Periodically inspect each stand. Ensure all
parts move freely. Do not apply oil or
grease to any portion of this product. If rust
appears, sand affected area and cover with
suitable utility paint. Please note that there
are no replacement parts applicable to this
device.

For after sale support and assistance:

Call 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM CST., Monday - Friday 1-888-332-6419

STORAGE

Store stands in upright position and in a
clean, dry area.

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