PITTSBURGH 2-TON Compact Trolley Jack Owner’s Manual

AUTOMOTIVE
2-TON COMPACT TROLLEY JACK

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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WARNING
Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SAVE THIS MANUAL.

WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

| 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.
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DANGER| Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,  V
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING| Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION| Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
CAUTION| Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

Read all safety warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

1. Study, understand, and follow all instructions before operating this device.
2. Do not exceed rated capacity (4,000 lb.).
3. Use only on hard, level surfaces.
4. Lifting device only. Immediately after lifting, support the vehicle with appropriate means.
5. Do not move or dolly the vehicle while on the jack.
6. Failure to heed these markings may result in personal injury and/or property damage.
7. Lift only areas of the vehicle as specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
8. No alterations shall be made to this product.
9. Never work on, under or around a load supported only by this device.
10. Do not adjust safety valve.
11. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and heavy-duty work gloves during use.
12. Keep clear of load while lifting and lowering.
13. Lower load slowly.
14. Apply parking brake and chock tires before lifting vehicle.
15. Inspect before every use; do not use if parts are loose or damaged.
16. Do not use for aircraft purposes.
17. 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.

IMPORTANT! Before first use:
Check hydraulic fluid level and fill to 1/4″ below the fill port as needed. Thoroughly test the Jack for proper operation. If it does  to  ork properly, bleed air from its hydraulic system as described in ”Bleeding” on page 4.

Specifications

Jack Components

Setup and Operation

****Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.

Attaching the Handle

1. Insert the Handle into the Handle Socket.
2. Turn Handle clockwise until handle base is secured into Socket.

Bleeding

1. Remove Cover Plate and Fill Plug.

2. Place the slotted end of the Jack Handle over the Release Valve.

3. Turn handle counterclockwise to open the valve.

4. Check fluid level and, if necessary, top off according to Adding Hydraulic Fluid below.

5. Turn the Handle clockwise to close the Valve, and then pump the Handle up and down quickly several times to purge air from system.

6. Replace Fill Plug and Cover Plate.
   IMPORTANT: After bleeding the Jack, test the Jack for proper operation prior to its actual use.

7. If, after bleeding, the Jack does  not appear to be working properly, do not use it until repaired by a qualified service technician.

Adding Hydraulic Fluid

1. Remove Cover Plate and Fill Plug.

2. Add high grade hydraulic fluid (sold separately) slowly until the fluid reaches 1/4″ below the top of the Fill Port.
   Note: Do not touch the Handle when adding hydraulic fluid.

3. Replace Fill Plug and Cover Plate.

Lifting

WARNING

Park vehicle on a flat, level, solid, surface safely away from oncoming traffic. Turn off the vehicle’s engine. Place the vehicle’s  transmission in “PARK” (if automatic) or in its lowest gear (if manual). Set the vehicle’s emergency brake. Then, chock the wheels that are not being lifted.

1. Put the Handle on the Release Valve and turn the Handle counterclockwise to lower the Jack. Once the Jack is fully lowered, turn the Handle firmly clockwise.

2. Put the Handle in the Handle Socket and carefully position the Saddle of the Jack under the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended lifting point. (See vehicle manufacturer’s owner’s manual for location of frame lifting point.)

3. Pump the Handle until the top of the Jack’s Saddle has nearly reached the vehicle lifting point. Position the Saddle directly under the vehicle’s lifting point.

4. To lift the vehicle, pump the Handle.Use smooth, full strokes.

5. Select two matching jack stands (sold separately) of appropriate capacity. Set the jack stands to the same height according to the manufacturer’s instructions, making sure they lock securely into position.

6. Position the jack stands’ saddles under the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended support points.
   WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY : Ensure that the vehicle support points are fully seated in the saddles of both jack stands. Use a matched pair of jack stands per vehicle to support one end only.

7. Place the slotted end of the Handle over the Release Valve and slowly turn the Handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle onto the saddle(s) of the jack stand(s). Then, turn the Handle firmly clockwise to close it.

8. Once the vehicle is fully seated on the jack stands, continue slowly lowering the Jack until it is completely lowered.

9. Remove the Jack and store safely out of the way.

Lowering

1. Carefully remove all tools, parts, etc., from under the vehicle.
2. Put the Handle in the Handle Socket and position the Saddle under the lifting point. Turn the Handle firmly clockwise and pump to raise load high enough to clear the jack stands, then carefully remove jack stands.
3. Put the Handle on the Release Valve and slowly turn the Handle counterclockwise (never more than 1/2 full turn) to lower the vehicle onto the ground.
4. Lower the Jack completely. Then, store in a safe, dry location out of reach of children.

Inspection, Maintenance, & Cleaning

**** Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician.

WARNING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE:
Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.

1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of the Jack. Check for Before each use, inspect the general condition of the  Jack. Check for broken, cracked, or bent parts, loose or missing parts, and any condition that may affect the proper operation of the  product. If a problem occurs,have the problem corrected before further use. Do not use damaged equipment.

2. BEFORE EACH USE, thoroughly test the Jack for proper operation prior to its actual use. If the Jack appears not to be working  properly, follow Bleeding instructions in “Bleeding” on page 4.

3. AT LEAST ONCE EVERY THREE YEARS, change hydraulic fluid:a. With the Jack fully lowered, remove the Cover Plate and Oil Plug.
   b. Tip the Jack over to allow old fluid to drain out completely. Dispose of the old fluid in accordance with local regulations.
   c. With the Jack upright, completely fill the Hydraulic Unit with high quality hydraulic fluid (not included) until the fluid is 1/4″ below top of Fill Port.
   d. Turn the Release Knob counterclockwise to open Release Valve.
   e. Pump Handle or Foot Pedal up and down quickly several times to purge air from system.
   f. Recheck fluid level and refill as needed.
   g. Replace Oil Plug and Cover Plate.

4. AFTER EACH USE, wipe with a clean cloth. Store Jack indoors, out of the reach of children.

Troubleshooting

WARNING

To Prevent Serious Injury:

Use caution when troubleshooting a malfunctioning jack. Stay well clear of the supported load.
Completely resolve all problems before use. If the solutions presented in the Troubleshooting guide do not solve the problem, have a qualified technician inspect and repair the jack before use.
After the jack is repaired: Test it carefully without a load by raising and lowering it fully, checking for proper operation, BEFORE RETURNING THE JACK TO OPERATION.

DO NOT USE A DAMAGED OR MALFUNCTIONING JACK!

POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS| PROBABLE SOLUTION

(Make certain that the Jack is not supporting a load while attempting a solution.)

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Jack will not lift at its weight capacity| Saddle lowers under load| Pump stroke feels spongy| Saddle will
not lift all
Me way| Handle moves up  when jack is under bad| Fluid leaking from fill plug
X| X| | | | | Check that Release Valve is fully dosed.
Jack may rogue° bleeding – see instructions on page A.
X| X| | | X| | Valves may be blocked and may not dose fully. To flush the valves:

1.  Lower the Saddle and securely dose the Release Valve.

2.  Manually lift the saddle several inches.

3.  Open the release valve by turning the Handle counterclockwise. and force the saddle down as quickly as possble.

X| | X| X| | | Jack may be low on hydraulic fluid. Check fluid level and refill if needed – see instructions on page 4.
Jack may requie bleeding – see instructions on page A.
| | | | | X| Unit may have too much hydraulic fluid inside. Check fluid level and adjust if needed – see instructions on page A.

Parts List and Diagram

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN  HIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY  REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE  ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE  PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY  STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS  AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS  TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

Part

| Description|

Qty

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1| Handle| 1
2| Hydraulic Ram| 1
3| Oil Plug| 1
4| Handle Socket| 1
5| Release Valve| 1
6| Overload Valve| 1
7| Spring Washer M12| 4

Part

| Description|

Qty

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8| Nut M12| 4
9| Snap Ring “C”| 2
10| Spring| 1
11| Cover Plate| 1
12| Carrying Handle| 1
13| Lifting Arm| 1
14| Saddle| 1

Part

| Description|

Qty

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15| Wheel| 2
16| Flat Washer| 2
17| Caster| 2
18| Spring Washer M8| 2
19| Nut M8| 2
20| Spring Washer M10| 2
21| Nut M10| 2

Record Product’s Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. Specify UPC 193175431219 when ordering parts.

Limited 90 Day Warranty

Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation, normal wear, and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid. Proof of urchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will ither repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly rovide you with a replacement. We will return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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