Harbor Freight Tools 66242 User Manual
22-TON AIR/HYDRAULIC
Model
66242
BOTTLE JACK
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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Keep th i s manua l for the safety
warnings and precautions, assem b ly,
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
In this manual, on the labeling,
and all other information
provided with this product:
NOTICE
CAUTION
NOTICE is used to
address practices
not related to personal injury.
CAUTION, without
the safety alert
symbol, is used to address
practices not related to
personal injury.
General Safety Rules
WARNING! Read all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in
serious injury. The term “tool”
in all of the warnings listed below
refers to your Bottle Jack.
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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.
DANGER indicates
DANGER
situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used
CAUTION
alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
a hazardous
indicates a
with the safety
Work area safety1.
a. Keep work area clean and well
lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite
accidents.
b. Do not operate tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the
presence of ammable liquids,
gases or dust. Air and hydraulic
tools create sparks which may ignite
the dust or fumes.
c. Keep children and bystanders
away while operating this tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
Personal safety3.
a. Stay alert, watch what you are
doing and use common sense when
operating this tool. Do not use this
tool while you are tired or under
the inuence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. A moment of inattention
while operating this tool may result
in serious personal injury.
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b. Use safety equipment. Always
wear ANSI-approved safety impact
goggles and heavy-duty work
gloves. Safety equipment such
as non-skid safety shoes, hard
hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
c. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure
that the Lock Lever of the Air Valve
Assembly (5) is in the unlocked
position before connecting to an air
supply. Connecting this tool with
the Lock Lever engaged invites
accidents.
d. Stay out from under loads being
lifted, even loads held by jack stands
if possible.
adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing the tool. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the tool accidentally.
d. Store idle tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow people
unfamiliar with the tool or these
instructions to operate this tool.
Tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
e. Maintain this tool. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the
tool’s operation. If damaged, have
the tool repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools.
e. Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the
tool in unexpected situations.
f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry
or long hair can be caught in moving
parts.
Tool use and care
a. Do not force the tool. Use the
correct tool for your application. The
correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
b. Do not use the tool if the Air Valve’s
on/off switch/valve does not operate
properly. Any tool that cannot
be controlled with its Air Valve is
dangerous and must be repaired.
c. Disconnect the air hose from the
tool and release any remaining
air pressure before making any
f. Use the tool and its accessories in
accordance with these instructions
and in the manner intended for this
particular type of tool, taking into
account the working conditions and
the work to be performed. Use of
this tool for operations different from
those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
Service
a. Have the tool serviced by a qualied
repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure
the safety of the tool is maintained.
Specic Safety Rules
Maintain labels and nameplates 1.
on the Bottle Jack. These carry
important safety information. If
unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
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Use clean, dry, regulated, 2.
compressed air at 90-145 PSI. Do
not exceed the recommended
maximum air pressure. Do not use
oxygen, carbon dioxide, combustible
gases, or any other bottled gas as a
power source for this tool.
Do not exceed the 3. 22 ton (44,000
lbs.) capacity of the Bottle Jack.
Bleed the hydraulic system of the 4.
Bottle Jack before its initial use.
being lifted. Align the saddle of the
jack stand directly under the vehicle’s
seam or recommended lifting point.
When lifting the entire front end or 14.
rear end of a vehicle, make sure to
support the load immediately with
two jack stands. Align the saddles
of the jack stands directly under the
vehicle’s frame or recommended
lifting points. Also, make sure the
jack stands are adjusted at the same
height.
Always place the Bottle Jack on 5.
a dry, oil/grease free, solid, level
oor surface capable of supporting
the weight of the Jack and all other
additional tools and accessories.
Apply the vehicle’s parking brake 6.
and chock the tires before lifting the
vehicle.
Lift the vehicle only by the 7.
manufacturer-recommended lifting
points.
Stay out from under the load while it 8.
is being lifted or supported.
Avoid rapid load descent. Turn the 9.
Release Screw slowly.
Do not use for aircraft purposes.10.
Do not leave the tool unattended 11.
when it is connected to a compressed
air supply. Release the tool’s load,
and disconnect it from its compressed
air supply before leaving.
This product is not a toy. Keep it out 12.
of reach of children.
When lifting only one wheel, make 13.
sure to support the load immediately
with one jack stand (not included)
placed under the side of the vehicle
Use the Bottle Jack only on vehicles 15.
whose frames have lifting points (on
its seam or frame) capable of aligning
with the Bottle Jack.
Do not use the Bottle Jack with the 16.
vehicle’s engine running. When
running, the vehicle’s engine
produces carbon monoxide, a
colorless, odorless, toxic fume that,
when inhaled, can cause serious
personal injury or death.
Always keep hands, ngers, and 17.
feet away from all moving parts of
the Bottle Jack when applying or
releasing a load. Remain clear of
the vehicle being raised or lowered.
People and animals should be kept at
a safe distance when using the Bottle
Jack.
Do not allow anyone in the vehicle 18.
when using the Bottle Jack. Keep
all bystanders a safe distance away
from the vehicle.
Never use Bottle Jacks to lift both 19.
ends of a vehicle at the same time.
Before lowering the Bottle Jack, 20.
make sure tool trays, jack stands,
and all other tools and equipment are
removed from under the vehicle.
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The warnings, precautions, 21.
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.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
ASSEMBLY
Assemble the Handle and its 6.x 1.
series parts that come in Box B. (See
Assembly Drawing.)
Adjustable Rod (6.3)
Adapters
(12.1, 12.3,
12.4)
Spring Washers
(12.7)
U-Bolts
(12.6)
SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum
Lifting
Capacity
Required Air Pressure 90-145 PSI
Air Inlet
Fitting
Minimum
Height
Maximum Lift Height 17-1/2" without saddle
Ram Travel 4-1/2"
Net Weight 85 lbs
Air Hose Length 54"
Jack Handle 49"L
22 Tons (44,000 lb.)
1/4" - 18 NPT
13" without saddle
UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure
that the item is intact and undamaged. If
any parts are missing or broken, please
call Harbor Freight Tools at the number
shown on the cover of this manual as soon
as possible.
Nuts (12.8)
Adapter
Holder
(12.5)
Outside
Tube
(6.1)
Hitch Pin (12.9)
Fig. 1
2. Attach the Adapter Holder (12.5) to
the Handle Assembly with two U-bolts
(12.6), Lock Washers (12.7) and Nuts
(12.8). (See Fig. 1.)
Tighten the Nuts to secure the a.
Adapter Holder to the Handle.
Put height adjustment Adapters into 3.
the Adapter Bracket and lock each
with a Hitch Pin (12.9). (See Fig. 1.)
Note: For additional information regarding
the parts listed in the following pages,
refer to the Assembly Diagram near
the end of this manual.
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