Harbor Freight Tools 69596 User 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

Failure to heed these warnings may result in personal
injury and/or property damage:

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. Center load on saddle.

5. Use as matched pair to support
one end of a vehicle only.

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

7. Do not use for aircraft purposes.

8. Support vehicle only at manufacturer­recommended locations.

9. Inspect before every use; do not use
if parts loose or damaged. Do not use
if even a minor crack, bend or other
damage/deformation appears. Discard
Jack Stand if damaged or deformed.

10. To prevent serious injury,
bend in tab after inserting bar.

11. This product is not a toy. Do not allow
children to play with or near this item.

12. Use as intended only.

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

14. Be aware of dynamic loading!
Sudden load movement may
briefly create excess load
causing product failure.

15. Keep work area clean and well lighted.

16. Do not use stand when you are tired or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Read warning labels on prescriptions to
determine if your judgment or reflexes
are impaired while taking drugs. If there
is any doubt, do not operate the stand.

17. Only use on a dry, level, flat surface,
free of grease or debris. The surface
must be capable of supporting the
combined weight of vehicle and Stands.

18. Maintain product labels and
nameplates. These carry
important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

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Assembly Instructions

1. Raise Handle and hold it up.

Post

2. Turn Post so that the teeth on its side face the Pawl.
Insert the Post into the Base.

3. Bend the tab in to secure the Post into the Jack.
Make sure the Post cannot slide out of the Base.

Operation

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.

1. Check the vehicle’s weight to
make sure it does not exceed
the capacity of the Jack Stands.

Capacity is evenly distributed
weight per pair of Jack Stands.
Only apply the load vertically.

2. Inspect before every use; do not use
if parts loose or damaged. Do not use
if even a minor crack, bend or other
damage/deformation appears. Discard
Jack Stand if damaged or deformed.

3. Raise the Handle on each
Jack Stand to lower the Post.

4. Block any tires that will
remain on the ground.

5. Raise vehicle to desired height using
an appropriate jack (sold separately).

6. Slide Stands to manufacturer­recommended vehicle support locations.
Place the Stands at the same point
on each side of the vehicle.

7. Raise the Posts until they are just below
the jack contact point on the vehicle.

8. Center the load on the top of the Post.

9. Release the Post so that the
Pawl prevents it from lowering.

WARNING! Set both the Jack
Stands to the same height.

10. Gently lower the vehicle onto the stands.

11. Make sure the vehicle is stable before
beginning work. If not, raise the vehicle
and reposition the Jack Stands.

WARNING! Do not use Jack Stands
as a long-term stand for the vehicle.
Use them only while making repairs, then
immediately lower vehicle to the ground.

AFTER USE:

1. Raise the vehicle with a floor jack to
take the load off of the Jack Stands.

2. Raise the Handle on the Jack
Stands to lower the Posts.

3. Remove the Jack Stands.
Use the floor jack to safely lower
the vehicle to the ground.

Tab

2

3

1

Pawl

Handle

Base

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Specifications

Model 69596 69597

Capacity
(Evenly distributed
across two Stands.)

Approximate
Height Range

Limited 90 Day Warranty

Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality
and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from
defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence
or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation,
normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death,
injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages
arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.

To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation
charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany
the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace
the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily
and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired products at our expense,
but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within
the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.

6 Tons

(12,000 lb.)

15-3/16" – 23-1/2" 11-1/2" – 16-3/8"

3 Tons

(6,000 lb.)

Record Serial Number Here:

Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.

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