Harbor Freight Tools 61406, 62457 Product manual

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.

Item 61406 shown.

Item 62457 61406 61386

Weight Capacity 2 Tons (4,000 lb.) 2 Tons (4,000 lb.) 3 Tons (6,000 lb.)

Maximum Height 16-3/8" 18-1/2" 19-1/4"

Minimum Height 3-3/8" 3-1/4" 3-3/4"

Meets 2005 ANSI/ASME PALD standards.

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Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing

improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.

Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.

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Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. SAVE THIS MANUAL.

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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

20. WARNING: This product contains di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and 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 3. Thoroughly test the Jack for proper operation. If it does not work properly, bleed air from its hydraulic system as stated on page 3.

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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 Lists and Assembly Diagrams on page 6.

Attaching the Handle

CAUTION! The Handle may contain a spring under tension. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles before loosening or removing Handle. Remove Handle carefully.

1. Fasten the Upper Handle to the Lower Handle.

2. Loosen the Set Screw and insert the assembled Handle into the Handle Socket.

3. Tighten the Set Screw.

Bleeding

1. Loosen the Fill Screw.

2. Turn the Handle counterclockwise to open the Release Valve.

Adding Oil

1. Remove Fill Screw, see Figure B: Hydraulic Unit.

2. For model 61406/62457 only: Remove Screw also.

3. Add high grade hydraulic fluid into the Fill Screw slowly until the oil reaches the top of the oil fill hole.

Functions

Saddle

Handle

Oil Fill Screw

Lifting Arm

(Not Shown)

3. Pump the Handle up and down quickly several times to purge air from the system.

4. Tighten the Fill Screw.

Note: Do not touch the Handle when adding the hydraulic oil.

4. Replace the Fill Screw.

5. For model 61406/62457 only: Replace Screw also.

Cover Screw for Safety Valve. Do not open or adjust.

Carry Handle

Rear Caster

Figure A

Handle Socket

61406/

62457

Screw

Fill Screw

61386

Figure B: Hydraulic Unit

Safety Valve Cover Screw. Do not open or adjust.

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