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Operator's Manual Service Jack Models 50234- 3 Ton Capacity 50238 - 2 1/2 Ton Capacity • Safety • Operation • Maintenance • Parts (50234 shown) CAUTION Before using this product, read ATENCION: Leer, comprender, y seguir las this manual and follow all its Safety Rules instrucci6nes antes de utilizar el aparato.
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• Do not use if leaking, broken, bent, cracked or CRAFTSMAN Service J acks aredesigned f orlifting, otherwise damaged parts are noted. butnotsustaining, loads ranging from2 1/2tons • If you know or suspect that the jack has been through 3tonsdepending ontherated capacity o f subjected to a shock load (a load dropped thejack.Afterlifting, l oadsmustbe immediately...
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1.Verify thattheproduct andtheapplication a re compatible. 2.Before using thisproduct, r ead thisowners manual completely andfamiliarize y ourself thoroughly w iththeproduct, i tscomponents and recognize t hehazards associated w ithitsuse. 3.Locate andopen therelease valve (counterclockwise nomore than2fullturns). 4.Withsaddle fullylowered, locate andremove the oilfillerplug.Insert t hehandle intothehandle sleeve, t henpump 6 to8fullstrokes.
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Lifting Important: U seonlyagoodgrade hydraulic j ackoil. 1.Place vehicle inpark, w ithemergency brake on Avoid mixing different types offluidandNEVER use andwheels securely c hocked t oprevent brake fluid, t urbine oil,transmission fluid,motor oilor accidental vehicle movement. glycerin. Improper fluidcancause failure ofthejack 2.Locate andclose release valvebyturning handle andthepotential forsudden andimmediate l ossof load.
Possible Causes Corrective Action Symptom 1. Release valve not tightly closed 1. Ensure release valve tightly closed Jack will not lift load 2. Overload condition Remedy overload condition 1. Release valve not tightly closed Ensure release valve tightly closed 2. Overload condition Remedy overload condition Jack *bleeds off after lift 3.
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PARTS When ordering replacement parts, please refer to the model number / serial number found on the product, then give the part number and description. For example, to order an oil filler plug for a model 50234 simply order Part No. 50234-05. Model No.
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PARTS When ordering replacement parts, p lease refer tothemodel n umber / serial number found on the product, then give the part number and description. For example, to order an oil filler screw for a model 50238 simply order Part No. 50238-05. Model No.
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