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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Operation

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.

WARNING! Use as matched pair to support one end of a vehicle only.

Supporting a Vehicle

1. Make sure the vehicle does not exceed
the capacity of the Jack Stands.

Note: That is evenly distributed
weight per pair of Jack Stands.
You must evenly distribute the
weight or the Jack Stands may fail,
causing severe injury or death.
Only apply the load vertically.

WARNING! If a vehicle drops on the

Jack Stands (even if it is under the
weight capacity limit), the principle
of “dynamic loading” takes affect.
The force of the weight falling may cause
the Jack Stands to fail. A vehicle weighing
much less than the Jack capacity may cause
the Jack Stands to fail if dropped on them.

Note: Do not move the Handle when the
Jack Stands are supporting a vehicle. The
shear pin is designed to shear in the event
the user attempts to move the Handle while
supporting weight. If the pin shears, do not
use the Jack Stands again until the shear
pin is replaced by a qualified technician.

2. Examine Jack Stands for cracks or
damage before each use. Do not use
if even a minor crack, bend, or other
damage/deformation appears. Discard
Jack Stand if damaged or deformed.

3. Raise the Handle on each Jack Stand
to completely lower the Post.

4. If your are raising only one end
of the vehicle, block the tires
that remain on the ground.

5. Following the instructions in your
floor jack manual, raise your
vehicle to just above the minimum
height of your Jack Stands.

6. Slide your Jack Stands to the proper
position points referred to in the
vehicle owner’s manual. Make sure
the Jack Stands are on the same point
on each side of the vehicle. Move the
Handle up, and raise the Jack Stands
until they are just below the jack contact
point on the vehicle. Center the load
on the Saddle of the Post. Release
the Handle so that ratchet catches on
the Pawl. Gently lower the vehicle with
the floor jack. It may drop down a very
small amount until the ratchet catches
on the Pawl. Repeat on other side.

WARNING! Set both the
Jack Stands to the same height.

7. Determine if the vehicle is stable.
If not, raise the vehicle and
reposition the Jack Stands.

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Removing the Jack Stands

1. Raise the vehicle with a floor jack to
take the load off of the Jack Stands.

2. Raise the Handle on the Jack Stands
and lower the Posts.

3. Remove the Jack Stands.
Use the floor jack to safely lower
the vehicle to the ground.

WARNING! Do not use Jack Stands
as a permanent stand for the vehicle.
Use them only while making repairs, then
immediately lower vehicle to the ground.

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Inspection, Maintenance & Cleaning

Procedures not specifically explained in this manual

must be performed only by a qualified technician.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE:
Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration
occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.

1. Periodically clean the bottom of
the Bases and top of Posts of
any dirt, grease, or debris.

2. Before each use, inspect the general
condition of the Jack. Check for broken,
cracked, or bent parts, loose or missing
parts, and any condition that may affect
the proper operation of the product.

Do not use damaged equipment.
Discard Jack Stand if
damaged or deformed.

3. Periodically lubricate release
handle pivot points.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY
DIAGRAM IN THIS DOCUMENT AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER
OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE
BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR
THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE
MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS
REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS,
AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF
HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO,
OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

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Parts List and Diagram

Saddle

Part Description

1 Base
2 Pawl
3 Handle
4 Post
5 Shear Pin

4

5

2

3

1

Record Serial Number Here:

Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.

Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only,

and are not available individually as replacement parts.

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Limited 90 Day Warranty

Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality
and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from
defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence
or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation,
normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death,
injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages
arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.

To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation
charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany
the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace
the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily
and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired products at our expense,
but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within
the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.

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

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