Harbor Freight Tools 68048 User Manual
Table of Contents
Safety ......................................................... 2
Setup .......................................................... 3
Operation .................................................... 4
SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Maintenance ............................................... 6
Parts Lists and Assembly Diagrams ........... 8
Warranty .................................................... 11
WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS
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 Lists and Assembly Diagrams on page 8.
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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Operating Instructions
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.
SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP
Tool Set Up
Attaching the Handle
1. Fasten the Upper Handle to the Lower Handle.
2. Loosen the Set Screw and insert the
assembled Handle into the Handle Socket.
Bleeding
1. Loosen the Fill Screw.
2. Insert the Handle into the Handle Socket
to operate the Release Valve.
3. Turn the Handle counterclockwise to open the valve.
Adding Oil
1. Remove the Fill Screw.
2. Add high grade hydraulic fluid into the Fill Screw
slowly until the oil reaches the top of the oil fill hole.
3. Tighten the Set Screw.
4. Pump the Handle up and down quickly several
times to purge air from the system.
5. Tighten the Fill Screw.
Note: Do not touch the Handle when
adding the hydraulic oil.
3. Replace the Fill Screw.
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