MATCO TOOLS MHJ3T 3 Ton Hybrid Floor Jack

Product Information: 3TFLOONOHRYJBARCIDK CRIC ROULANT HYBRIDE 3TONNES

(MHJ3T)

The 3TFLOONOHRYJBARCIDK CRIC ROULANT HYBRIDE 3TONNES (MHJ3T) is a 3-ton hybrid floor jack that is manufactured to comply with the
ASME PASE-2019 Safety Standard. It has a low height of 3.75 inches and a high height of 19 inches, with an overall length of 29.2 inches and an overall width of 13.1 inches. The handle length is 47 inches, and it weighs 63.5 lbs.
It is important to note that this product can expose you to chemicals including nickel, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Product Usage Instructions

WARNING: Before using this device, read the manual completely and thoroughly, understand its operating procedures, safety warnings, and maintenance requirements. Obey all safety messages to avoid possible injury or death.

Inspection

Before each use, visually inspect the jack for leaking hydraulic fluid and damaged, loose, or missing parts. If the jack appears to be damaged in any way, is found to be badly worn, or operates abnormally, it must be removed from service until necessary repairs are made.

Set Up

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:

1. Turn the handle to the right until it stops.
2. Pump the handle from its vertical position to its horizontal position without a load to raise the lift arm to maximum height.
3. If the jack raises to maximum height in 7 to 8 pump strokes, it is ready for use. If the jack does not go to the maximum height without a load in 7 to 8 strokes, follow step 2.
4. Repeat step 2 until the jack raises to maximum height without a load in 7 to 8 strokes.

IMPORTANT: Before attempting to raise any vehicle, check the vehicle service manual for recommended lifting surfaces.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Capacity …………………… 3
• Ton Low Height ………………… 3.75″
• High Height ………………….. 19″
• Handle Length ………………… 47″
• Overall Length ………………. 29.2″
• Overall Width ……………….. 13.1″
• Product Weight ……………..63.5 Lbs.
• Shipping Weight …………….. 68 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: 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 responsiblity 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-centered 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

• Read, study, understand & follow all instructions before using.
• Inspect the jack before each use. Do not use if damaged, altered, modified, in poor condition, leaking hydraulic fluid or unstable due to loose or missing components. Make corrections before using.
• Use only on a hard level surface free from obstructions so the jack is free to reposition itself during lifting and lowering operations.
• Lift only on areas of the vehicle as specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
• User and bystanders must wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 and OSHA standards.
• Do not use jack beyond its rated capacity. Do not shock load.
• Center load on saddle.
• Do not move or dolly the vehicle while on the jack.
• Do not use any materials that may serve as risers, spacers or extenders between the stock lifting saddle and the load.
• Do not use any adaptors that replace the stock lifting saddle unless approved or supplied by the jack manufacturer.
• This is a lifting device only. Immediately after lifting, support the vehicle with jack stands capable of sustaining the load before working on the vehicle.
• Be sure setup is stable before working on vehicle.
• Always lower the jack slowly and carefully.
• Do not use (or modify) this product for any other purpose than that for which it was designed without consulting the manufacturer’s authorized representative.
• Failure to heed these warnings may result in serious or fatal personal injury and/or property damage.
  WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including nickel, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to 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.

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 7 to 8 pump strokes, it is ready for use.
  If the jack does not go to the maximum height WITHOUT A LOAD in 7 to 8 strokes, follow step 2.

• STEP 2:

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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.

1. Put vehicle transmission in park or in gear and then apply the emergency brake.
   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’s 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 jack handle VERY SLOWLY in a counterclockwise direction to 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 jack stands from under the load and away from the work area. DO NOT CRAWL UNDER VEHICLE WHILE LIFTING VEHICLE OR PLACING OR REMOVING THE JACK STANDS! Turn handle very slowly in a counter clockwise 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. CAUTION: Keep hands and feet away from the hinge mechanism of the jack.

MAINTENANCE

HYDRAULIC 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 Lubricate all linkages and pivot points.

  (Use white lithium spray grease only.)

• 2 Remove handle; lubricate handle receptacle and handle end.

  (Use white lithium spray grease only.)

• 3 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 counterclockwise 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 or 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. IMPORTANT: In order to prevent seal damage and jack failure, never use alcohol, hydraulic brake fluid, or transmission oil in the jack. Use hydraulic jack oil, a light turbine oil, Chevron AW ISO 32 or Unocal Unax AW 150.
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. Contact Matco Tools for replacement label if your jack label is not readable.
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.

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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Important: Service jacks are self-contained devices used for lifting, but not sustaining, a partial vehicular load. In accordance with ASME PASE-2019 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.

following procedure under INSTRUCTIONS FOR BLEEDING AIR.
2. Unit will not sustain rated load or feels “spongy” under rated load.| Purge air from hydraulic system as above.
3. Unit will not lift to full height.| Purge air from hydraulic system as above.
4. Unit will not lower completely.| Check oil level. Make sure hydraulic system is not overfilled.
5. Handle tends to raise up while the unit is under rated load.| Pump the handle rapidly several times to push oil past ball valves in power unit.
6. Unit still does not operate.| Contact customer service.

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 centers.
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.

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References

• P65Warnings.ca.gov

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