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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. Ensure that the jack is in good working order. Have any damaged parts repaired or

replaced immediately. Use genuine Clarke parts only. The use of unauthorised

parts may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty.

2. Operate the jack in a suitable, well lit work area.

3. Keep the work area clean and tidy and free from unrelated items.

4. Use the jack on level and solid ground, preferably concrete. Avoid soft/unmade

ground as the jack may sink in.

5. Ensure the vehicle handbrake is engaged, the engine/motor is switched off and

the transmission is in 1st or reverse gear. (or park for automatics)

6. Ensure a minimum distance of 0.5 m between vehicle and static objects such as

doors, walls, etc, to allow for the vehicle tilting.

7. Only place the jack under those lifting points recommended by the vehicle

manufacturer (see vehicle handbook).

8. Check the lifting point is rigid and centred on the jack saddle.

9. Ensure there are no passengers in the vehicle.

10. Place chocks under the wheels of the vehicle.

11. Ensure all non-essential persons keep a safe distance whilst the jack is in use.

12. Use suitable capacity axle stands under the vehicle before proceeding with any

task.

13. Ensure there are no personnel or obstructions under the vehicle before lowering.

14. Use the jack for lifting only, NOT for supporting the vehicle.

15. Take care not to trap fingers in the moving parts of the jack.

16. DO NOT operate the jack if damaged.

17. DO NOT work under the vehicle until axle stands have been correctly positioned.

18. DO NOT allow personnel to operate the jack unless they have read these safety

precautions.

19. DO NOT use the jack for purposes other than that for which it is designed.

20. DO NOT exceed the rated capacity of the jack.

21. DO NOT jack up a vehicle if there is a risk of spillage of fuel, battery acid or other

dangerous substances.

22. DO NOT allow the vehicle to move while supported by the jack.