Harbor Freight Tools 61196, 61197 Product manual

Specifications

Item 61196 61197

Capacity 3 Tons (6,000 lb.)* 6 Tons (12,000 lb.)*
Approximate Height Range 11-3/4" – 16-3/4" 14-1/2" – 23-3/4"

*Evenly distributed across two Jack Stands.

Both Jack Stands meet 2005 ANSI/ASME PALD standards.

Important Safety Information

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

1. Study, understand, and
follow all instructions before
operating this device.

2. Do not exceed rated capacity.

3. Use only on hard, level surfaces.

4. Center load on saddle.

5. Use as matched pair to support

one end of a vehicle only.

6. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles
and heavy-duty work gloves
during use.

7. Do not use for aircraft purposes.

8. Support vehicle only at manufacturer-

recommended locations.

9. Inspect before every use;
do not use if parts loose or damaged.
Do not use if even a minor crack,
bend or other damage/deformation
appears. Discard Jack Stand
if damaged or deformed.

10. Keep work area clean.
Cluttered areas invite injuries.

11. Observe work area conditions.
Keep work area well lighted.

12. Keep children away. Children must
never be allowed in the work area.

13. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing,
use common sense. Do not operate
any tool when you are tired.

14. The warnings, cautions, and instructions
discussed in this instruction manual
cannot cover all possible conditions
and situations that may occur. It must
be understood by the operator that
common sense and caution are factors
which cannot be built into this product,
but must be supplied by the operator.

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Assembly Instructions

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the
beginning of this document including all text under subheadings therein
before set up or use of this product.

Post

Pawl

(not shown)

3. On the opposite side of the
Handle there is a tab on the Base.
Using a small punch and hammer
(sold separately), bend the tab in.
Bend the tab in enough to keep the

Post from coming out of the Base.

Handle

Base

1. Take a Post and face the ratchet
edge toward the front of the Base.
The Pawl is on the front.

2. Lift the Handle and lower the
Post into the Base. Make sure
it is completely lowered.

CAUTION! Be alert to pinching
danger when lowering the Post.

Tab

WARNING! Before using the Jack

Stands, make sure the Post cannot
be pulled up and out of the Base.

4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 above
with the other Jack Stand.

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