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Old 06-11-2011, 09:22 AM
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Question HI-Lift Jack Operation Question

The instructions that came with my high lift jack lead me to believe there is a handle position that will allow me to grab the handle and raise the lifting mechanism until the large runner is completely and securely under the load.

If there is such a position I can't find it. I can walk the lifting mechanism up and down the beam by manipulating the reversing latch and pumping the handle but I haven't been able to find a position that will allow me to slide the mechanism up and down the beam under no load.

It's the 48" all red / all cast model.

Just doing some driveway practice. Thanks.
Old 06-11-2011, 09:47 AM
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Flip the locking lever used to raise it, down. lift handle to disnegage the jack, then raise it to the bumper/rail you want the jack arm against. Hold it there, lock the lever up, and lower the handle. It is a bit easier if you lock the handle in the store position before raising it unlocked. So that flipping the lever and lowering the handle cinches the jack.


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You could lube the jack with oil to make the operation smoother
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Dont bother with the reverse lever. Leave it up and pull the jack up. It will stay at the level u move it to then start jacking. Just click to click. To go Down lower reverse latch and click to click.
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Originally Posted by nwbronco
Flip the locking lever used to raise it, down. lift handle to disnegage the jack, then raise it to the bumper/rail you want the jack arm against. Hold it there, lock the lever up, and lower the handle. It is a bit easier if you lock the handle in the store position before raising it unlocked. So that flipping the lever and lowering the handle cinches the jack.


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Originally Posted by NJ-RUBICON
Dont bother with the reverse lever. Leave it up and pull the jack up. It will stay at the level u move it to then start jacking. Just click to click. To go Down lower reverse latch and click to click.
Both ways work. A little guidance and practice, I've got it now. Thanks and for each of you.

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You could lube the jack with oil to make the operation smoother
Renewed the lube and it's good. Thanks and a for you as well.
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Just be careful when letting the load down. Keep you face away from the handle. It is not pretty when the handle hits you in the face.


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