Craftsman SPEEDY LIFT 950156 Operator's Manual page 5

OPERATING PRINCIPLES
• With release valve closed,
stroke of the jack handle draws oil from
the reservoir tank into the plunger cavity.
Hydraulic pressure
which keeps the oil in the plunger cavity
• A downward stroke
releases oil into the cylinder, which forces
the ram out. This raises the saddle. (NOTE:
To avoid damage to the cylinder if the load
exceeds the rated capacity
oil is automatically
the reservoir through the safety overload
valve.)
• When the ram reaches maximum
oil is bypassed
prevent an over-extended
possible damage to the jack.
• Opening the release valve allows oil to
flow back into the reservoir.
hydraulic pressure
results in lowering the saddle.
Note: The release
for the handle to remain upright. When the
release valve is opened,
lower to the floor
HOW TO USE YOUR
RAISING THE JACK
• Chock the vehicle wheels with appropriate
devices to prevent vehicle from moving and
to ensure lifting stability.
• Close the release valve by turning the jack
handle clockwise until tight (Fig. 4).
• Refer to the vehicle
manual to locate approved lifting points on
the vehicle. Position jack so that the saddle
(Fig. 4) is centered under the load at an
appropriate lift point.
• Pump jack handle until saddle ALMOST
contacts the vehicle.
saddle is centered
lifting point firmly.
• Continue to pump the jack handle to lift
the vehicle to the desired
lifting, immediately
appropriately rated vehicle support stands
BEFORE working on the vehicle.
OPERATION
an upward
holds a valve closed,
of the jack handle
of the jack,
released back into
extension,
back into the reservoir to
ram stroke and
This releases
on the ram, which
valve must be
the handle may
JACK
manufacturer's owner's
Check to see that the
and will contact the
height. After
support the load with
LOWERING
• SLOWLY
turning
but never
time.
AWarning: Ratedcapacityof jack stands
is per pair, it is NOT the sum of individual
capacities unless specifically noted to the
contrary by the jack stand manufacturer.
Do Not exceed
that the vehicle support points are fully
captured
jack stands. use a matched pair of jack
stands
only. Use I pair per vehicle only. Failure
to do so may result in sudden loss of load,
which may cause personal injury and/or
property damage.
LOWERING
A Warning: To avoidcrushinginjuriesand
property damage: Keep hands and feet clear
of work area when lowering load.
closed
• Raise load high enough to clear the jack
stands, then carefully remove jack stands
(always
• SLOWLY open the release valve by turning
the handle
more
lower:
• I-Jseanother jack to raise the vehicle high
enough to reinstall jack stands.
• Remove the affected jack and then the
stands
• Using the other jack, lower the load by
turning
clockwise,
turn.
• After
load,push
exposure to rust and contamination.
load
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THE JACK
open the release
the handle counterclockwise,
more than 1/2
rated capacity.
between the outer lugs of both
per vehicle to support
THE JACK
used in pairs).
counterclockwise,
than 1/2 full turn. If the
the operating
but no more
removing jack from
saddle down to reduce
valve by
full turn at a
Ensure
one end
but never
load fails to
handle counter-
than 1/2 full
under the
ram