MATCO TOOLS MLPJ35T Low Profile Floor Jack Instruction Manual

SPECIFICATIONS

Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 Ton
Low Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.75″
High Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.75″
Handle Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50″
Overall Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.3″
Overall Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.2″
Shipping Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 lbs.

⚠ WARNING INFORMATION
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.

⚠ WARNING
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

⚠ 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 Matco 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 that the operator comprehends its contents.

THE NATURE OF HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS
⚠ WARNING
The use of portable automotive lifting devices is 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 equipment who 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-cantered loads, use on other than hard level surfaces, and using equipment for a purpose for which it was not designed.

METHODS TO AVOID HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS
⚠ WARNING
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

CONSEQUENCES OF NOT AVOIDING HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS
⚠ WARNING
Failure to read this manual completely and thoroughly, failure to understand its OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, SAFETY WARNINGS, 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.

SETUP

Please refer to the exploded view drawing on page 6 in this manual in order to identify parts:

1. Remove the 2-piece handle from box. Insert narrow portion of top section (#26) into bottom section (#28) and secure with handle button (#27).
2. Grease the inside of the handle yoke (#24) and remove the handle set screw (#23) from the handle yoke (#24). Insert the handle all the way in the handle yoke (#24) until it engages the universal joint assembly (#29). Secure the handle to the handle yoke (#24) with the handle set screw (#23).

INSTRUCTIONS FOR BLEEDING AIR

Air may become trapped in the hydraulic system during shipping and handling. Trapped air will affect the pumping performance of the jack. If this occurs, follow the air bleeding procedure below:
STEP 1: Turn the handle to the right until it stops. Pump the handle from its vertical position to its horizontal position WITHOUT A LOAD to raise the lift arm to maximum height. If the jack raises to maximum height in 4 to 5 pump strokes, it is ready for use. If the jack does not go to the maximum height WITHOUT A LOAD in 4 to 5 strokes, follow step 2.
STEP 2:

OPERATION

⚠ This is the safety alert symbol used for the OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS section of this manual to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all instructions to avoid possible injury or death. IMPORTANT: Before attempting to raise any vehicle, check vehicle service manual for recommended lifting surfaces.

OPERATION:

1. To raise load: Turn the handle in a clockwise direction until tight. Position the jack under the load. Proceed to pump the handle in order to raise the lift arm to the load. As the saddle at the end of the lift arm gets closer to the load, reposition the jack so the saddle will contact the load firmly and the load is centered on the saddle. Make sure the saddle is correctly positioned. Raise the load to the desired work height. Place jack stands of appropriate capacity at the vehicle manufacturers’ recommended support areas that provide stable support for the raised vehicle. DO NOT CRAWL UNDER VEHICLE WHILE LIFTING VEHICLE OR PLACING OR REMOVING THE JACK STANDS! Once jack stands are positioned, turn the handle VERY SLOWLY in a counterclokwise direction. Lower the load to rest on the jack stands. Inspect the relationship between the jack stands and load to make sure the setup is stable and safe. If the setup is not stable or safe, follow the preceding steps until corrected.
2. To lower load: Follow the procedures mentioned in “To raise load” section of the OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS in order to raise the load off the jack stands. Once the load has cleared the jack stands, remove the stands from under the load and away from the work area. Turn handle very slowly in a counterclokwise direction until the load is completely lowered to the ground. Once the jack’s lifting saddle has cleared the load, remove the jack from under the load. DO NOT CRAWL UNDER VEHICLE WHILE LIFTING VEHICLE OR PLACING OR REMOVING THE JACK STANDS!

CAUTION: Keep hands and feet away from the hinge mechanism of the jack.

OWNER/USER RESPONSIBILITY

The owner and/or user must have an understanding of the manufacturer’s operating instructions and warnings before using this jack. Personnel involved in the use and operation of equipment shall be careful, competent, trained, and qualified in the safe operation of the equipment and its proper use when servicing motor vehicles and their components. Warning information should be emphasized and understood. If the operator is not fluent in English, the manufacturer’s instructions and warning shall be read to and discussed with the operator in the operator’s native language by the purchaser/owner, making sure that the operator comprehends its contents. Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future reference the manufacturers’ instructions. Owner and/or user is responsible for keeping all warning labels and instruction manuals legible and intact. Replacement labels and literature are available from the manufacturer.

INSPECTION

Visual inspection should be made before each use of the jack, checking for leaking hydraulic fluid and damaged, loose or missing parts. Each jack must be inspected by a manufacturer’s repair facility immediately if subjected to an abnormal load or shock. Any jack which appears to be damaged in any way, is found to be badly worn, or operates abnormally MUST BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE until necessary repairs are made by a manufacturer’s authorized repair facility. It is recommended that an annual inspection of the jack be made by a manufacturer’s authorized repair facility and that any defective parts, decals or warning labels be replaced with manufacturer’s specified parts. A list of authorized repair facilities is available from the manufacturer.

PROPER STORAGE

It is recommended that the jack be stored in a dry location with all wheels touching the ground on a relatively level surface.

HYDRAULIC JACK MAINTENANCE GUIDE

IMPORTANT: Service jacks are designed for lifting purposes only; always support raised load with jack stands.

REGULAR MAINTENANCE
Monthly or as necessary (depending on usage)

1 Using a grease gun, add grease to grease fitting in the lift arm pivot

shaft. (Use a multi-purpose NLGI type grease only.)

2 Lubricate all linkages and pivot points. (Use white lithium spray grease

only.)

3 Remove handle; lubricate handle receptacle and handle end. (Use white

lithium spray grease only.)

4 Lubricate both rear casters, bearings and both front wheels. (Use white

lithium spray grease only.)
Tighten all accessible hardware.

HYDRAULIC FLUID LEVEL
If the jack’s reservoir is low on fluid or the reservoir is being filled after maintenance follow these instructions:

1. IMPORTANT ­ never fill the jack’s reservoir all the way as this will affect the jack’s performance. Use only hydraulic jack fluid with 22 viscosity rating to prevent seal damage.
2. Place the jack on a level surface and remove the cover plate.
3. Turn jack’s pump handle counterclokwise two full rotations from its closed position to lower the jack’s lift arm all the way down.
4. Keep the pump handle parallel to the ground and remove the fill screw in the jack’s reservoir. Look through the fill screw hole in the reservoir and make sure the fluid is level with the top of the cylinder tube. Fluid level too low or too high will affect the jack’s performance.
5. Install the fill screw and tighten. It may be necessary to follow the air purging procedure in the SETUP instructions of this manual.

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

⚠ This is the safety alert symbol used for the PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE section of this manual to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all instructions to avoid possible injury or death.

1. Always store the jack in a well protected area where it will not be exposed to inclement weather, corrosive vapors, abrasive dust, or any other harmful elements. The jack must be cleaned of water, snow, sand, grit, oil, grease and other foreign matter before using.
2. The jack must be lubricated periodically in order to prevent premature wearing of parts. A general purpose grease must be applied to caster wheels, front axle, elevator arm, handle base pivot bolts, release mechanism and all other bearing surfaces. Worn parts resulting from inadequate or no lubrication are not eligible for warranty consideration. See page 4 for lubrication instructions.
3. Every jack owner is responsible for keeping the jack labels clean and readable. Use a mild soap solution to wash external surfaces of the jack but not any moving hydraulic components.
4. Inspect the jack before each use. Do not use the jack if any component is cracked, broken, bent, shows sign of damage or leaks hydraulic fluid. Do not use the jack if it has loose or missing hardware or components, or is modified in any way. Take corrective action before using the jack again.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Important: Service jacks are self-contained devices used for lifting, but not sustaining, a partial vehicular load. In accordance with ASME-PASE Load Sustaining Test: “A load not less than the rated capacity…shall not lower more than 1/8″ (3.18mm) in the first minute, nor a total of .1875″ (4.76mm) in 10 minutes.” Lowering within this range is considered normal operation and is NOT a warrantable defect.

WARRANTY NOTICE

Hydraulic Warranty Policy
Matco® shop equipment and tools, excluding accessories, are warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 1 year from original purchase. We will repair or replace at our option any defective part or unit which proves to be defective in material or workmanship within this warranty plan. This warranty does not cover damage to equipment or tools arising from alteration, abuse or misuse, and does not cover any repairs or replacement made by anyone other than Matco or its authorized service centres.
The foregoing obligation is Matco Tools sole liability under this or any implied warranty and under no circumstances shall we be liable for any incidental or consequential damages.

NOTE: Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Return equipment or parts to Matco Tools, or an authorized service center, transportation prepaid. Be certain to include your name and address, evidence of the purchase date, and description of the suspected defect.
If you have any questions about warranty service, please write to Matco Tools, Stow, OH 44224. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

References

• P65Warnings.ca.gov

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