Harbor Freight Tools 61253 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Safety ......................................................... 2

Setup .......................................................... 3

Operation .................................................... 4

SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Maintenance ............................................... 6

Parts List and Assembly Diagram............... 7

Warranty ..................................................... 8

WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential

personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that

follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

Floor Jack Safety Warnings

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. Lifting device only. Immediately after lifting,
support the vehicle with appropriate means.

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

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

7. Lift only areas of the vehicle as specified
by the vehicle manufacturer.

8. No alterations shall be made to this product.

9. Never work on, under or around a load
supported only by this device.

10. Do not adjust safety valve.

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

12. Keep clear of load while lifting and lowering.

13. Lower load slowly.

14. Apply parking brake and chock
tires before lifting vehicle.

15. Lift vehicle only at manufacturer
recommended locations.

16. Inspect before every use; do not use
if parts are loose or damaged.

17. Do not use for aircraft purposes.

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

19. The brass components of this product contain lead,
a chemical known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects (or other reproductive harm).
(California Health & Safety code § 25249.5, et seq.)

IMPORTANT! Before first use:

Check hydraulic oil level and fill to 1/4″ below

the fill port as needed as stated on page 4.
Thoroughly test the Jack for proper operation.
If it does not work properly, bleed air from its
hydraulic system as stated on page 4.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Setup - Before Use:

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

Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages,

refer to Parts List and Assembly Diagram on page 7.

Functions

Saddle

Lifting Arm

Rear Caster

Handle

Oil Fill Screw
(Not Shown)

U-Joint (Not Shown)

SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP

Handle Socket

U-Joint

Safety Valve
Cover
DO NOT OPEN
OR ADJUST

Figure A

Fill Screw

Hydraulic Unit

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