Strongway 46188 User Manual

Item# 46188

2-TON ALUMINUM SERVICE JACK

OWNER’S MANUAL

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety
rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.

Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND

Thank you very much for choosing a Strongway product! For future reference, please complete
the owner’s record below:
Model: ________ _______ Purchase Date: _______________
Save the receipt, warranty and these instructions. It is important that you read the entire manual
to become familiar with th i s pr oduc t before you begin using it.

This jack is designed for certain applications only. The distributor cannot be responsible for
issues arising from modification. We strongly recommend this jack not be modified and/or used
for any application other than that for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative
to a particular application, DO NOT use the jack until you have first contacted the distributor to
determine if it can or should be used for the application.

For technical questions p l ease call 1-800-222-5381.

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INTENDED USE

Item

Description

Capacity

2 Tons

Minimum Lift Height

3.5 in.

Maximum Lift Height

16.5 in.

Lifting Range

13 in.

Caster Wheel Size

1.75 x .9 in.

Front Wheel Size

2.4 x 1.5 in.

Saddle Diameter

4.25 in.

Handle Length

1.4 x 42.7 in.

Dimensions

23 in. x 11.02 in. x 5.8 in.

Weight

33.7 lbs.

This service jack is intend ed for use on small to midsize v ehicl es. The aluminum construction
makes this jack ultra light. This jack featur es a dual piston design wh ich gets the saddle to loa d
quickly. The rubber saddle pad and foa m handle pad inhibit scr at ching and marring of un der car
components that ar e suitable for lifting. A side handle makes positioning of the jack under a
vehicle easy. This jack is perfect for road side emergencies or garage use.

• Rear ball bearing mounted caster wheels for easy ma neuverability

• 3.5 in. entry level lift height

• 16.5 in. maximum lift height

• 33.7 lbs.

• Dual pumps for rapid lifting – 5.5 strokes to max height

• Safety valve prevents overloading

• Universal joint release mechanism provides pre cise cont rol for lowering load

• ASME PALD 2009 compliant

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATI O NS

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

Read and understand all instructions. Failure to comply with the following instructions and

warnings listed below m ay result in serious injury.

CAUTION: Do not allow persons to operate or assemble this service jack until they

have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of how the service
jack works.

The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover
all possible conditions or si t uat i ons that could occur. It must be understood by t he oper at or t hat

common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied
by the operator.

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WARNING INFORMATI O N

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 situ at ion w hich, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIO NS

IMPORTANT : READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING

BEFORE USING THIS DEVICE, READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY AND THOROUGHLY,
UNDERSTAND ITS OPERATING PROCEDURES, SAFETY WARNINGS AND MAINTENANCE
REQUIREMENTS.
It is the responsibility of the owner to make sure all personnel read this manual prior to using the
device. It is also the responsibility of the device owner to keep this manual intact and in a
convenient location for all to see and read. If the manual or product labels are lost or not legible,
contact Strongway for replacements. If the operator is not fluent in English, the product and safety
instructions shall be read to and discussed with the operator in the operator's native language by
the purchaser/owner or his designee, making sure t hat the operator comprehends its contents.

THE NATURE OF H AZARDOUS S ITUATIONS

The use of portable automotive lifting devices are subject to certain hazards that cannot be
prevented by mechanical means, but only by the exercise of intelligence, care, and common sense.
It is therefore essential to have owners and personnel involved in the use and operation of the
equipmen t w ho are careful, competent, trained, and qualified in the safe operation of the equipment
and its proper use. Examples of hazards are dropping, tipping or slipping of loads caused primarily
by improperly securing loads, overloading, off-centered loads, use on other than hard level surfaces,
and using equipment for a pur pose for which it was not designed.

METHODS TO AVOID HAZARDOUS SITUATI O NS

• Read, study, understand and follow all instructio ns before operating this device.

• Not for use by children or people w ith r educed mental capacity.

• Do not use under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

• Inspect work area. Ensur e work area is free and clear of any hazards prior to use.

• Inspect the jack before each use. Do not use jack if damaged, altered, modified, in poor

condition, leaking hydraulic fluid, or unstable due to loose or missing hardware or parts.
Make corrections before u sing.

• Lift only on areas of the vehicle as specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

• Users and bystanders must wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 and OSHA

standards.

• Do not use jack beyond its rated capacity.

• Do not shock load.

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• This is a lifting device only. Immediately after lifting, support the vehicle with jack stands
capable of sustaining the load before working on the vehicle.

• Use onl y on a hard level surface free from obstructions so the jack is free to reposition itself
during lifting and lowering operations.

• Center load on saddle. Be sur e setup is stable before w or king on vehicle.

• Do not move or dolly the vehi cle w hile on the jack.

• Do not use any materials that may serve as risers, spacers or extenders between the stock

lifting saddle and the lo ad.

• Do not use any adaptors that replace the stock lifting saddle unless approved or supplied by
the jack manufacturer.

• Always lower the jack slow ly and carefully.

• This product may contain one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

• Failure to heed these warnings may result in serious or fatal personal injury and/or property
damage.

CONSEQUENCES OF NOT AVOIDING HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS

Failure to read this manual completely and thoroughly, failure to understand it s OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS, SAFETY WARNINGS, and MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS and comply with them,
and failure to comply with the METHODS TO AVOID HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS could cause accidents
resulting in serious or fatal personal injury and/or property damage.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ON PRODUCT WARNING LABELS

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