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ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE
Serial Number Purchase Date
3 TON (6,000 LBS.)
JACK STANDS WITH LASER
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MODEL #85009
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
DESCRIPTIONPART QTY
A
B
C
D
E
Rubber Retainer Cap
Laser Module
Laser Assembly
P/N 87013 (A, B)
Saddle & Post
Load Locking and
Release Knob
Base
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1
1
1
1
1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information .............................................................................................................................. 2
Package Contents .............................................................................................................................. 3
Preparation Before Use...................................................................................................................... 4
Assembly Instructions ........................................................................................................................ 4
Operation Instructions ........................................................................................................................ 5
Care and Maintenance ....................................................................................................................... 7
Warranty............................................................................................................................................. 8
Replacement Parts ............................................................................................................................ 8
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operational Instructions.
Safety Markings
• Study, understand, and follow all instructions, safety precautions and warnings before
operating this device
• Do not exceed rated capacity
• Use only on hard, level surfaces
• Center load on saddle
• Use a matched pair of jack stands to support one end of a vehicle only
• Failure to heed instructions, safety precautions or warnings may result in personal injury
and/or property damage
Safety Messages
• Jack stands are not to be used to simultaneously support both ends or one side of a vehicle
• No alterations shall be made to this product
Owner and/or Operator Responsibility
The owner and/or operator shall read and comprehend all instructions and warning labels for product
and retain them for future reference.
Operation
The owner and/or operator shall have an understanding of the product, its operating characteristics,
safety precautions and operating instructions before using the jack stands. Safety information shall
be emphasized and understood. If the operator is not fluent in English, the product instructions and
safety recommendations shall be read to and discussed with the operator in the operator's native
language by the purchaser/owner or his designee, making sure that the operator comprehends
their contents.
WARNING
WARRANTY
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
For replacement parts, please call customer service at 1-888-3KOBALT, 8 a.m.- 8 p.m., EST,
Monday-Friday.
1-Year Hassle-Free Guarantee. You should never have a problem with your Kobalt tools. However, if
you do, return the item to the place of purchase for a free replacement. No questions asked. For
more information, call 1-888-3KOBALT, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday.
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Printed in China
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*Meets or Exceeds ANSI/ASME PALD-2005 Parts 4 – Vehicle Support Stands
The K & Design® is a
registered trademark of
LF, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our
customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT, 8 a.m.- 8 p.m., EST, Monday-Friday.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
DESCRIPTIONPART QTY
Jack Stands
Saddle & Post
2
2
A
B
PREPARATION BEFORE USE
Before using this product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package contents
list. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to use the product. Contact customer service.
Maintenance
The jack stands shall be maintained in accordance with the product's instructions.
1. When jack stand is not in use, post should be in full down position.
2. Always keep jack stand clean. Wipe with cloth and oil regularly.
Inspection
1. Visual inspection shall be made before each use of the jack stands by checking for abnormal
conditions, such as cracked welds, and damaged, loose, or missing parts.
2. Other inspections shall be made per product operating instructions.
3. Each jack stand shall be inspected immediately if the device is believed to have been subjected to
an abnormal load or shock. It is recommended that this inspection be made by a manufacturer's or
supplier's authorized repair facility.
Damaged Equipment
Any jack stand that appears to be damaged in any way, is found to be worn or operates abnormally
SHALL BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE.
Attachments and Adaptors
Only attachments supplied by the manufacturer shall be used.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS Inspect the jack stands before each use.
Do not use if bent, broken or cracked components are noted.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Before using the jack stands,
check to ensure that the post cannot be pulled
out of the base.
WARNING: NEVER place your body under the vehicle after the load has
been transferred from the jack stands to your lifting device. Doing so could result in
serious bodily injury.
Laser Targeting Device
This jack stand has been fitted with a laser targeting device. This device is designed to assist the
operator to properly position the saddle of the jack stand under the load point on the undercarriage of
the vehicle being lifted.
WARNING: Laser targeting devices or pointers are not to be used for
entertainment. This device is to be used only as a targeting device to assist the
operator when positioning the jack stands under a vehicle. NEVER point laser
targeting device at anyone's eyes.
Post (A) - Face ratchet edge toward the front of base (C).
CAUTION: Post is heavy - dropping on hands or feet could
result in personal injury.
Rotate the load locking and release knob (B) to the unlock
position. Place post into the base, press down on post until
post is completely lowered.
CAUTION: Use care when inserting post into base. Keep
fingers clear of opening at top of base when inserting post.
On side opposite the lift load locking and release knob, bend
the tab in. Make sure tab is completely against base.
Repeat steps above to assemble second jack stand.
ALWAYS use jack stands
as supporting devices.
Lifting operations must
ALWAYS be done using a
proper capacity jack.
ALWAYS place chocks
at front and rear of the
vehicle's wheel that
will NOT be lifted.
ALWAYS apply
parking brake firmly.
ALWAYS support the weight of
the load being lifted with jack
stands rated at the proper
capacity prior to beginning any
vehicle inspection or repairs.
NEVER exceed the rated
capacity of the jack stand. If
rating is exceeded, loss of load
may occur. ALWAYS place load
at center of jack stand's saddle
to ensure stability
of load.
PRND
REMOVE/INSTALL BATTERIES IN LASER
MODULE (Use LR41 Button Battery, 3ea.)
1. Remove the rubber retainer cap (A) by pulling
upward.
2. Remove the laser module (B) from the saddle.
3. While holding body of laser module (B), twist
and pull the end cap assembly (C) and remove
the old batteries from inside the body.
NOTE: When removing the batteries and
installing the new ones, note the orientation of
the battery cells and make sure to install the
new cells in the same manner.
4. Reinstall the end cap assembly (C) by firmly
pushing onto the laser module (B) until fully
seated.
5. Replace laser module back into the receptacle
in the saddle with switch end down and the
laser lens facing up.
6. Replace the rubber retainer cap.
WARNING: Do not load jack stands beyond their rated capacity.
Never move the jack stands while they are supporting a load.
1. To turn laser targeting device "ON", using index
finger, push down on rubber retainer cap (A)
located in center of the jack stand’s saddle.
2. Position jack stand under vehicle to be lifted.
3. A target will be projected onto the undercarriage
of vehicle.
4. To turn laser targeting device "OFF", using index
finger, push down on rubber retainer cap located
in the center of jack stand’s saddle.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
Saddle
Post
Laser Targeting
Device
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
CAUTION: The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to repair or disassemble the laser. If
unqualified persons attempt to repair this laser product, serious
injury may result. Any repair required on this laser product
should be performed by authorized service center personnel.
LASER RADIATION
AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE
AVOID EXPOSURE - Laser radiation
is emitted from this aperture
MAX. OUTPUT POWER < 5mW
WAVELENGTH 630-680 nm
CLASS IIIA LASER PRODUCT
Complies with 21 CFR 1040. 10 and 1040.11
DANGER
Lock
Unlock
Load locking
and release knob
B
C
A
B
A
B
A
A
C
UNLOCK LOCK
To Position Jack Stands:
1. Place vehicle in PARK (vehicles with automatic
transmissions) or in GEAR (vehicles equipped
with standard transmissions) and apply
emergency brake.
2. Place chocks at front and rear of the vehicle's
wheel that will NOT be lifted.
3. Raise vehicle to desired height and ensure it
is stable.
4. Rotate load locking and release knob
counterclockwise to UNLOCK position.
5. Extend post to height of axle or flat reinforced
frame surface.
6. Make sure both jack stands are at an equal
height and will support the load evenly when the
lifting device is removed.
7. IMPORTANT: Place jack stands using the laser
targeting device to accurately position saddle
under the support points specified by the
manufacturer. DO NOT crawl under the vehicle
when placing or removing the stands.
8. Ensure that the base of both jack stands are
positioned on a hard even surface.
9. SLOWLY lower the load on to the jack stands and
check to ensure the load is located on the center
portion of the saddle located at the top of the post.
If load is not located on the center of the saddle or
if load is unstable, re-lift the load and reposition the
jack stands to ensure proper positioning before
continuing with work or repairs.
To Remove Jack Stands:
1. Carefully raise vehicle enough to clear the jack stands, making sure the vehicle remains stable.
2. Remove jack stands.
3. Following instructions provided with your lifting device, carefully lower the vehicle to the ground.
To Extend or Retract Post:
1. Extend post by gripping saddle and pulling upward while holding base.
2. To retract post, rotate load locking and release knob counterclockwise to unlock position.
3. Once the load locking and release knob has been rotated to the unlock position, using thumb push
on face of knob to release locking mechanism. The post can be adjusted downward while
pressing the knob.
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B
C
D
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