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,

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

Max.

Height

will result in death or serious injury.

could result in death or serious injury.

could result in minor or moderate injury.

Min.

Height

Base

Dimensions

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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