Safety Instructions; Assembly - Craftsman 50244 Operator's Manual

WARNING
!
• Study, understand, and follow all
instructions with and on this device
before operating this device.
• Do not exceed rated capacity.
• Use only on hard, level surfaces capable
of sustaining rated capacity loads.
• Lift only on areas of the vehicle as
specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
• This is a lifting device only. Immediately
after lifting, support the vehicle with
appropriately rated vehicle stands.
• Never work on, under, or around a load
supported only by this device.
• Do not move or dolly the vehicle while
on the jack.
• No alterations shall be made to this
product.
• Only attachments and/or adapters
supplied by the manufacturer shall be
used. Contact 1-888-332-6419 for more
information.
• Failure to heed product markings or
warnings may result in personal injury
or property damage.
CAUTION BEFORE USING
Occasionally during shipment and/or
handling the hydraulic oil can become
unstable or air can get trapped in the
system, both of which can interfere with the
jacks lifting performance.
TO ASSEMBLE THE TWO PIECE
HANDLE
• Locate the spring pin on bottom end of upper
handle and the spring pin receiver on the
upper end of lower handle. (see Fig. 1).
• Align the spring pin with the spring pin
receiver. Connect the two handle pieces
together by pressing the spring pin and
insert until the spring pin is locked in the
spring pin receiver.
Upper Handle
Lower Handle
FIG. 1

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ASSEMBLY

Spring Pin
Spring Pin Receiver
• To stabilize the oil, it is recommended to cycle
the jack a few times without applying load:
• Close release valve by turning the jack
handle clockwise until tight.
• Pump the handle until the jack saddle
reaches its maximum height.
• Open release valve by turning jack handle
counter-clockwise, but no more than 1/2
full turn at a time. Allow the saddle to reach
its lowest position.
• Repeat the above procedure a few times.
• To release air from the hydraulic system:
• Open the release valve by turning the
jack handle counterclockwise, but never
by more than 1/2 full turn at a time.
• Remove the oil filler screw from the
cylinder. (see Fig. 4)
• Rapidly pump jack handle through several
full strokes.
• Reinstall the oil filler screw into the cylinder
again and jack is now ready to use.
BEFORE EACH USE
Make a visual inspection before each use
of the floor jack by checking for abnormal
conditions, such as cracked welds, leaks and
damaged, loose, or missing parts.
DAMAGE TO JACK
If you think jack has been subjected to an
abnormal load or shock, have it inspected for
damage at a Sears or other qualified service
center before using it again.
TO ASSEMBLE THE HANDLE
INTO THE SOCKET
• Pull out and hold the spring knob.
• Insert the assembled handle into the
handle socket, until it is firmly seated.
• Release the spring knob; the handle is now
fixed in position.
Spring Knob
FIG. 2
3
Assembled Handle
Handle Socket