Craftsman 50280 manual

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    Operators Manual • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts HYDRAULIC BOTTLE JACK Model 9 50280 - 2 T on Capacity Model 9 50282 - 6 T on Capacity Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www .sears.com/craftsman Printed in China BEFORE using this product, read this manual and follow all its[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS Wa rranty .....P. 2 Save these instructions .....P. 2 Safety instructions .....P. 3 Assembly .....P. 4 Operation .....P. 4 , P. 5 & P. 6 Maintenance .....P. 6 & P. 7 Storage .....P. 7 Tr oubleshooting .....P. 8 Parts .....P. 8 Service .....Back cover W ARRANTY CRAFTSMAN ONE YEAR FULL W ARRANTY RAFTSMAN ONE YEAR FULL If th[...]

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    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To avoid crushing and related injuries: • Never work on, under, or around a load supported only by a hydraulic jack. • Read , understand and follow all printed materials provided with and on this jack. • Immediately support the lifted load with appropriately rated jack stands. • Use ONL Y on vehicles whose lift points ar[...]

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    Spring lock Jack 2-piece handle Rubber handle holder A. Handle B. Handle Socket C. Oil Filler Plug D. Saddle E. Oil Reservoir F. Cylinder G. Ram H. Release V alve I. Screw Extension J. Plunger K. T op Nut 4 C B A D E G H I J K F FIG. 1 FIG. 2 FIG. 3 ASSEMBLY CARTON CONTENTS Inside the box, you will find (see Fig. 1): 1. A jack 2. A rubber handle ho[...]

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    5 KNOW YOUR JACK (refer to Fig. 3, page 4) •C ompare these illustrations with your jack BEFORE operation and/or oil level maintenance to become familiar with the location of various jack components. BEFORE USE Occasionally during shipment and/or handling, air gets trapped in the hydraulic system, which interferes with jack performance. T o releas[...]

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    6 OPERA TION LOWERING THE JACK To avoid crushing injuries and property damage: Keep hands and feet clear of work area when lowering load. 1. Raise load high enough to clear the jack stands, then carefully remove jack stands (always use in pairs). 2. Slowly turn the handle counterclockwise, but no more than 1/2 full turn. If the load fails to lower:[...]

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    7 STORAGE HOW TO STORE YOUR JACK This jack is designed for compact and convenient storage (see Fig. 5). • Insert the rubber handle holder onto the top nut. • Depress the spring lock to separate the handle pieces, and insert them into the handle holder. MAINT AINING OIL LEVEL Important: When adding or replacing oil, AL WA YS use a good grade Hyd[...]

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    HANDLE OIL FILLER PLUG 8 TROUBLESHOOTING P ARTS M ODEL NUMBER: The Model Number and Serial Number are found on the jack label and handle socket. Always mention the Model Number and Serial Number when requesting service or repair parts for your jack. 2 T ON : 50280 6 T ON : 50282 AV AILABLE REPLACEMENT P ARTS Jack will lift load, but will not hold J[...]

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