Pittsburgh Automotive 64545 Assembly instructions

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Maximum Height 14-1/8″
Minimum Height 3-1/2″
Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
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operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the
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Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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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.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Study, understand, and follow all instructions
before operating this device.
2. Do not exceed rated capacity.
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. Lift vehicle only at manufacturer
recommended locations.
16. Inspect before every use; do not use
if parts are loose or damaged.
17. Do not use for aircraft purposes.
18. 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 oil level and fill to 1/4″ below the
Fill Plug hole as needed as stated on page 4.
Thoroughly test the Jack for proper operation.
If it does not work properly, bleed air from its
hydraulic system as stated on page 4.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Setup - Before Use:
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.
Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages,
refer to Parts Lists and Assembly Diagram on page . 193175359599.
Functions
Saddle Pad
Saddle Handle
Handle
Socket
Lifting Arm
Rear Caster
Carry Handle
Figure A
Fill Plug
Cover Screw for
Safety Valve.
Do not open
or adjust.
Figure B: Hydraulic Unit

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Operating Instructions
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.
Tool Set Up
Attaching the Handle
1. Fasten the Upper Handle to the Lower Handle.
2. Loosen the Set Screw and insert the
assembled Handle into the Handle Socket.
3. Tighten the Set Screw.
Bleeding
1. Remove the Fill Plug.
2. Insert the Handle into the Handle Socket
to operate the Release Valve.
3. Turn the Handle counterclockwise to open the valve.
4. Pump the Handle up and down quickly several
times to purge air from the system.
5. Replace the Fill Plug.
Adding Oil
1. Remove Fill Plug. See Figure B: Hydraulic Unit.
2. Add high grade hydraulic fluid into the Fill Plug
hole slowly until the oil is 1/4″ below the fill hole.
Note: Do not touch the Handle when
adding the hydraulic oil.
3. Replace the Fill Plug.

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General Operating Instructions
Lifting
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. Turn the Handle counterclockwise to lower the Jack.
Once the Jack is fully lowered, turn the
Handle firmly clockwise to close it.
2. 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 of
the Jack. Use smooth, full strokes.
5. Once the vehicle is raised, slide a jack stand of
appropriate capacity (not included) under a proper
lifting point referred to in the vehicle owner’s
manual. Always use two jack stands, position them
at the same point on each side of the vehicle.
WARNING! The rated capacity of jack stands is
per pair, not the individual capacities combined
unless specifically noted on the product by the jack
stand manufacturer. Do not exceed rated jack stand
capacity. Ensure that the vehicle support points
are fully seated in the saddle of both jack stands.
Use a matched pair of jack stands per vehicle to
support one end only. Failure to do so may result
in the load suddenly falling, which may cause
personal serious injury and/or property damage.
6. Center the vehicle’s lifting point(s) on the saddle of
the jack stand(s). Set the jack stand(s) to the same
height according to the manufacturer’s instructions,
making sure that they lock securely into position.
7. 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.
Lowering
1. Carefully remove all tools, parts, etc.
from under the vehicle.
2. Position the Saddle under the lifting point.
Turn the Handle firmly clockwise and raise
load high enough to clear the jack stands,
then carefully remove jack stands.
3. 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.
5. To prevent accidents, turn off the tool and
disconnect its power supply after use. Clean, then
store the tool indoors out of children’s reach.

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Maintenance and Servicing
Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualified technician.
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.
Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication
1. 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 on page 4.
3. Wipe dry with a clean cloth. Then, store the
Jack in a safe, dry location out of reach of
children and other non-authorized people.
4. Change the hydraulic oil at least
once every three years:
A. With the Jack fully lowered, remove the
Fill Plug on the top of the Ram.
B. Tip the Jack to allow the old hydraulic oil
to drain out of the Housing completely,
and dispose of the old hydraulic oil in
accordance with local regulations.
C. With the Jack upright, completely fill the Ram
with a high quality hydraulic oil (not included)
until the oil is 1/4″ below the fill hole.
D. Open the valve by turning the Handle
counterclockwise and pump the Handle
to bleed air from the system.
E. Recheck oil level and re-fill as needed.
F. Reinstall the Fill Plug.

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Record Product’s Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.
Note: Replacement parts are not available for this item. Specify UPC 193175359599 when ordering parts.
Troubleshooting
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.)
Jack will
not lift at
its weight
capacity
Saddle
lowers
under
load
Pump
stroke
feels
spongy
Saddle
will not
lift all
the way
Handle
moves up
when jack
is under
load
Oil leaking
from Fill
Plug
X X Check that Release Valve is fully closed.
Bleed air from the system.
X X X
Valves may be blocked and may not close fully. To flush the valves:
1. Lower the Saddle and securely close the Release Valve.
2. Manually lift the saddle several inches.
3. Open the release valve and force the saddle down as quickly as possible.
XX X Jack may be low on oil. Check the oil level and refill if needed.
Jack may require bleeding - see instructions on page Bleeding on page 4.
XUnit may have too much hydraulic oil inside, check fluid level and adjust if needed.

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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
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If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may
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