Assembly Instructions
Post
1. Raise Handle and hold it up.
2. Turn Post so that the teeth on its side face the Pawl.
Insert the Post into the Base.
2
Tab
3
Pawl
3. Bend the tab in to secure the Post into the Jack.
Make sure the Post cannot slide out of the Base.
Handle
1
Base
Operation
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section
at the beginning of this document including all text under
subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
1. Check the vehicle’s weight to
8. Center the load on the top of the Post.
make sure it does not exceed
the capacity of the Jack Stands.
Capacity is evenly distributed
weight per pair of Jack Stands.
Only apply the load vertically.
9. Release the Post so that the
Pawl prevents it from lowering.
WARNING! Set both the Jack
Stands to the same height.
10. Gently lower the vehicle onto the stands.
2. Inspect before every use; do not use
if parts loose or damaged. Do not use
if even a minor crack, bend or other
damage/deformation appears. Discard
Jack Stand if damaged or deformed.
11. Make sure the vehicle is stable before
beginning work. If not, raise the vehicle
and reposition the Jack Stands.
WARNING! Do not use Jack Stands
as a long-term stand for the vehicle.
Use them only while making repairs, then
immediately lower vehicle to the ground.
3. Raise the Handle on each
Jack Stand to lower the Post.
4. Block any tires that will
remain on the ground.
AFTER USE:
5. Raise vehicle to desired height using
an appropriate jack (sold separately).
1. Raise the vehicle with a floor jack to
take the load off of the Jack Stands.
6. Slide Stands to manufacturer-
recommended vehicle support locations.
Place the Stands at the same point
on each side of the vehicle.
2. Raise the Handle on the Jack
Stands to lower the Posts.
3. Remove the Jack Stands.
Use the floor jack to safely lower
the vehicle to the ground.
7. Raise the Posts until they are just below
the jack contact point on the vehicle.
Item 69596
69597
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
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Specifications
Model
69596
69597
Capacity
(Evenly distributed
across two Stands.)
6 Tons
(12,000 lb.)
3 Tons
(6,000 lb.)
Approximate
Height Range
15-3/16" – 23-1/2" 11-1/2" – 16-3/8"
Limited 90 Day Warranty
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality
and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from
defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence
or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation,
normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death,
injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages
arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation
charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany
the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace
the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily
and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired products at our expense,
but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within
the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
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