Before Use - Performance Tool W1611 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
8. DO NOT use for aircraft purposes.
9. Apply parking brake and chock tires before lifting vehicle.
10. Lift vehicle only at vehicle manufacturer recommended lift locations.
11. Inspect before every use; do not use if parts are loose or damaged.
12. Do not alter this product in any way.
13. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered work areas invite accidents.
14. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating this product. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
15. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating this product.
Do not use this product while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating this product may result in serious personal injury.
16. Store idle jacks out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Jacks are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
17. Jack service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
18. When servicing this product, use only identical replacement parts - refer to attached, product-
specific parts list and diagram. Follow instructions in the Care & Maintenance section of this
manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a
risk of injury and may void any applicable warranty.
19. Maintain labels and nameplates on this product. These carry important information. If
unreadable or missing, contact Performance Tool for a replacement.
20. Before use, read manufacturer's instruction manual for the vehicle (or object) you will lift.
21. Industrial applications must follow OSHA requirements.
22. When lifting only one wheel, support the load immediately with one jack stand (not included)
placed under the side of the vehicle being lifted. Align the saddle of the jack stand directly
under the vehicle's frame or recommended lifting point.
23. When lifting the entire front end or rear end of a vehicle, support the load immediately with
two jack stands. Align the saddles of the jack stands directly under the vehicle's frame or
recommended lifting points. Also, adjust the jack stands to the same height.
24. Do not work under the vehicle without properly supporting the vehicle with jack stands.
25. Avoid dangerous oncoming traffic. Use the Jack as far away from the roadside as possible.
26. Do not allow anyone inside the vehicle while using the Jack. Keep all bystanders a safe
distance away from the vehicle.
27. Do not support both ends of the vehicle at the same time.
28. Before lowering the jack, remove all tools and equipment from under the vehicle.
29. 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.

BEFORE USE

NOTE: During shipment or handling, air in the

jack can become trapped in the hydraulic system
causing the jack to malfunction.
Bleeding Instructions:
1. Place the pump handle over the release valve
and turn counterclockwise no more than two
turns to open. (See Figure 1)
2. Slowly loosen the oil filler plug. (See Figure 4)
3. Pump jack about 6 full strokes to ensure
complete distribution of hydraulic fluid.
4. Repeat the above steps as needed.
5. Retighten the oil filler plug.
Figure 1
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