** JACKS ** = Provide a level and solid support for the entire jack base area. = Never place any part of your body under the load. Ensure the load is on a solid support before venturing under. = The entire jack saddle must be in contact with the load. Movement of the load to be in the same direction as jack plunger. = Remove the jack handle when it is not being used.
** CYLINDERS ** = Provide a solid support for the entire cylinder base area. Use cylinder base attachment for more stability. = Do not use cylinder without daddle. This will cause plunger to "mushroom". Saddles distribute load evenly on the plunger. = Always protect cylinder threads for use with attachments. = The entire cylinder saddle must be in contact with the load. Movement of the cylinder must be parallel with the movement of the load. = As with jacks, never place any part of your body under the load. Load must be on cribbing before venturing under. = Keep hydraulic equipment away from open fire and tempertures 65C(150F)
** PUMPS ** = Don't use handle extenders. Hand pumps should be easy to operate when used correctly. = Fill pump only to recommended level. Fill only when connected cylinder is fully retracted. = Close release valve finger tight. Using force will ruin the valve.
** HOSES & COUPLERS ** = Clean both coupler parts before connecting. Use dust caps when coupler parts are not connected. = Keep hoses away from the area beneath loads. = Don't lift hydraulic equipment by the hoses. = Detach cylinder only when fully retracted or use shut-off valves or safety valves to lock-in cylinder pressure. = Don't kink hoses. Bending radius should be at least 115millimetres. Don't drive over or drop heavy objects on hoses.
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