Harbor Freight Tools 66450, 96648, 66569, 66481, 93437 Product manual

Specifications

ITEM Weight Capacity

66450/69472 4 Tons (8,000 lb.) 15" 7-5/8" 4-1/4" x 4" 6.5 lb.

96648/69475 8 Tons (16,000 lb.) 15-5/8" 8" 4-3/4" x 4-1/2" 10.5 lb.

66569/69481 12 Tons (24,000 lb.) 12-3/4" 6-3/4" 5-3/8" x 5-1/4" 12.5 lb.

66480/69476 12 Tons (24,000 lb.) 16-1/4" 8-1/4" 5-3/8" x 5-1/4" 14.2 lb.

66481/69483 20 Tons (40,000 lb.) 14" 7-1/4" 6-1/2" x 6" 18.3 lb.

66482/69478 20 Tons (40,000 lb.) 18-3/4" 9-1/2" 6-1/2" x 6" 21.6 lb.

93437/69484 30 Tons (60,000 lb.) 18-1/2" 11-1/4" 7-1/4" x 5-3/4" 43 lb.

All these jacks meet 2009 ANSI/ASME PALD standards.

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,

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will result in death or serious injury.

could result in death or serious injury.

could result in minor or moderate injury.

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Height

Base

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Weight

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

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

2. Do not exceed rated capacity.

3. Use only on hard, level surfaces.

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

5. Do not adjust safety valve.

REV 12b

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

7. Keep clear of load while lifting and lowering.

8. Lower load slowly.

9. Do not use for aircraft purposes.

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

11. Lift vehicle only at manufacturerrecommended locations.

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

13. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered work areas invite accidents.

14. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating jack. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area.

15. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a jack. Do not use a jack while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating jacks may result in serious personal injury.

16. Store idle jacks out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Jacks are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

17. Jack service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.

18. When servicing a jack, use only identical replacement parts - refer to attached, product-specific parts list and diagram. Follow instructions in the “Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning” section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of injury.

19. Maintain labels and nameplates on the Jack. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

20. Before use, read manufacturer’s instruction manual for the vehicle (or object) you will lift.

21. When lifting only one wheel, support the load immediately with one jack stand (not included) placed under the side of the vehicle being lifted. Align the saddle of the jack stand directly under the vehicle’s seam or recommended lifting point.

22. When lifting the entire front end or rear end of a vehicle, 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, adjust the jack stands to the same height.

23. Do not work under the vehicle without properly supporting the vehicle with jack stands.

24. Avoid dangerous oncoming traffic. Use the Jack as far away from the roadside as possible.

25. Industrial applications must follow OSHA requirements.

26. Do not allow anyone in the vehicle while using the Jack. Keep all bystanders a safe distance away from the vehicle.

27. Do not support both ends of the vehicle at the same time.

28. Before lowering the Jack, remove all tools and equipment from under the vehicle.

29. 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Operating 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.

Bleeding

Saddle

Oil Fill Hole

Valve

Release

Screw

Oil Filler Plug

IMPORTANT! Before first use, check for proper hydraulic oil level in the Jack. Then thoroughly test the Jack for proper operation prior to its actual use. If the Jack appears not to be working properly, it may be necessary to bleed its hydraulic system of excess air.

1. Remove the Oil Filler Plug. Insert the slot on the lower portion of the handle over the Valve Release Screw. Turn the Handle counterclockwise to open the Valve Release Screw.

2. Insert the Handle into the Plunger/ Fulcrum Assembly. Apply pressure to the Saddle, and pump the Handle quickly several times.

3. Check the Oil Fill Hole and, if necessary, top off the Oil Fill Hole with hydraulic oil.

4. Replace the Oil Filler Plug.

5. Test the Jack several times for proper operation before attempting to lift a load.

If, after purging, the Jack still does not appear to be working properly, do not use the Jack until it has been repaired by a qualified service technician.

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