SGS JS3 User manual

6 TONNE
AXLE STANDS
FOR YOUR SAFETY
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
AND RETAIN THEM FOR FUTURE USE.
OWNER’S MANUAL

OPERATION
1. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for
proper jacking procedures.
2. Position stands under vehicle at points
specified by vehicle manufacturer as
proper load support points.
3. Pull the safety pin (3).
4. Put lifting saddle (2) to desired height.
5. Once the desired height is reached,
insert the safety pin through the hole in
the base (1) and the lifting saddle (2).
6. Carefully lower load onto stands.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING Failure to heed these warnings may result in loss
of load, damage to jack stands and personal injury or property
damage. These instructions cannot cover all possible conditions
or situations that may occur. Use common sense and caution at
all times when working with axle stands.
1. Do not overload jack stands beyond rated capacity.
2. Position the load on centre of saddle only. Ensure the vehi-
cle is lowered slowly and carefully.
3. Always use stands in pairs on a hard, level surface.
4. Apply the handbrake and chock the wheels before jacking
the vehicle (automatics in park)
5. Ensure the vehicle is stable before you start working on it.
6. Do not use an axle stand on its own - only use in pairs.
7. Do not lift one end of the vehicle if the other end is already
on stands, or there is a risk the load may topple.
8. Do not use with 3 wheeled vehicles or trailers.
9. Store the stands in a safe, dry, childproof location.
INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE
Before each use a visual inspection shall be made for
abnormal conditions such as cracked welds, damaged, bent,
worn, loose or missing parts. Do not use these axle stands if
they are damaged in any way.
This axle stand should be inspected immediately if it is
believed to have been subjected to an abnormal load or
shock. Owner/operators should be aware that repair of this
axle stands requires specialised equipment and knowledge.
SPECIFICATION
Product code: JS3
Lifting range: 370mm to 560mm
Weight: 4.5kg
Maximum capacity: 6 Ton (when in a pair)
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EC Declaration of Conformity
This is an important document and should be retained
MANUFACTURER’S NAME:
TYPE OF EQUIPMENT:
PART NUMBER:
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specied above con-
forms to the above European Communities Directive(s) and Standard(s).
PLACE:
DATE: (Signature)
Robert Wyatt
Company Secretary
Derby, UK
24th JUNE 2015
SGS Engineering (UK) Ltd
SGS Engineering (UK) Ltd
2 West Side Park
Raynesway
Derby, DE21 7AZ
Axle Stands
JS3
2006/42/EC Machinery Directive
(amending Directive 95/16/EC)
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