Harbor Freight Tools 94562 Product manual
8 TON
AIR/HYDRAULIC LONG RAM JACK
Model
94562
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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Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for assembly
and service may not be included.
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Revised Manual 10d
SPECIFICATIONS
Lifting Capacity 8 Tons (16,000 Pounds)
Required Air Pressure 110 ~ 120 PSI
Air Flow Required 7 CFM
Air Inlet Size 1/4” – 18 NPT
Minimum Height 24-1/4”
Maximum Height 42-7/8”
Ram Diameter 1.33”
Stroke 18-5/8”
Ram Mounting Holes 5/8” Diameter
Handle Length 20”
Hose Length 48”
Unit Weight 36 Pounds
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You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and assembly diagram.
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UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown in the Parts Lists on pages
11 and 12 are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools
at the number shown on the front cover of this manual as soon as possible.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to follow all instructions detailed in this manual may
result in serious personal injury.
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Work Area
Keep your work area clean and well lit. 1. Cluttered and dark work areas invite
accidents.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while using the Long Ram 2.
Jack. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Personal Safety
Stay alert. 1. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense during use. Do
not use the Long Ram Jack while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol,
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or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
Dress properly. 2. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep
your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or
long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Do not overreach. 3. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing
and balance enables better control in unexpected situations.
Always wear eye and hand protection. 4. Wear ANSI-approved safety impact gog-
gles, non-skid safety shoes, and heavy duty work gloves when using this product.
Tool Use and Care
Store idle tools and equipment out of reach of children and other untrained 1.
people. Tools and equipment are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain the Long Ram Jack with care. 2. Keep this product clean. A properly
maintained tool is easier to control. Do not use damaged tools and equipment. Tag
damaged tools and equipment “Do not use” until repaired.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, loose or broken parts, and 3.
any other condition that may affect the Long Ram Jack’s operation. If dam-
aged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools and equipment.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your 4.
model. Accessories that may be suitable for one product may become hazardous
when used on another product.
Service
Tool service must be performed only by qualified service technician. 1. Service
or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk ofinjury.
When servicing the Long Ram Jack, use only identical replacement parts. 2.
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 electric shock or injury.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Prior to assembling the Long Ram Jack onto a shop crane, make sure to read 1.
and understand all instructions and safety precautions as outlined in the shop
crane manufacturer’s manual. Make sure the Long Ram Jack is fully compatible
with the shop crane.
WARNING! Do not exceed the maximum lifting capacity of this Long Ram 2.
Jack (8 tons / 16,000 pounds). Exceeding the maximum lifting capacity could
cause personal injury and/or property damage.
Maintain labels and nameplates on the Long Ram Jack. 3. These carry important
information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
Use the right product for the job. 4. There are certain applications for which this
product was designed. Do not use this product for a purpose for which it was not
intended.
WARNING! 5. The Long Ram Jack mounting holes are 5/8” diameter. Do not at-
tempt to drill or alter the mounting holes.
WARNING! 6. The two 5/8” diameter Pins (not included) used to attach the Long Ram
Jack to a shop crane must be rated to support at least 8 tons (16,000 pounds) of
pressure and must have R-Pins (not included) to lock the two Pins in place.
Do not use the Long Ram Jack in an unsupported application. 7. Twisting or
sideways forces could cause the Jack to unexpectedly fail.
The Long Ram Jack is designed for short-term lifting of loads. 8. Do not use for
extended lifting of loads.
Stay clear of a shop crane. 9. Never go under an object being lifted by the crane. It
is possible for an object to fall, possibly resulting in serious injury and/or property
damage.
Immediately after lifting, support the load with appropriate supporting equip-10.
ment such as jack stands (not included) of adequate capacity. DO NOT work
under a load which is supported only by the Long Ram Jack.
Use the Long Ram Jack with a shop crane only on a flat, level, solid surface 11.
capable of supporting the weight of the Jack, crane and the weight of the
object being lifted.
Industrial applications must follow OSHA requirements.12.
Always monitor the object being lifted so it does not rock back and forth.13.
Before lowering a load, make sure there are no obstructions underneath and 14.
that all other personnel are standing clear.
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