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The Eastwood 2 Ton Aluminum Double-Piston Hydraulic Floor Jack raises the vehicle quickly, and
with a 3-1/2" minimum saddle height, it gets under low-profile vehicles without a problem. It’s made
of strong, lightweight, aluminum for easy maneuvering around your garage. Meets ANSI specs.
SPECIFICATIONS
LIFTING CAPACITY 2 Tons (4000 lbs.)
MIN. SADDLE HEIGHT 3-1/2"
MAX. LIFT HEIGHT 18-3/8"
HANDLE LENGTH 47-3/4"
SAFETY INFORMATION
READ INSTRUCTIONS!
•Read this entire manual before set up and use.
•Keep this manual in a safe location as it will be necessary to refer to it often.
SAFETY WARNINGS
•Always wear ANSI-rated eye and hand protection when using this jack.
•Keep children away from work area.
•Pinch Hazard. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts when operating.
•Do not exceed the load rating of the jack (2 Ton, 4,000 lbs.)
•This jack is for lifting purposes only! Use proper jack stands for sustaining
any load. Before going under any lifted object support the load with stands
suitable for the weight.
•Only use this jack on level, flat, hard surfaces.
•Purge air from the hydraulic pump prior to first use and any time necessary
during the life of the jack.
•The operator and any bystanders of the jack should be trained and use care
while operating.
•Improperly secured loads, overloading, and off-center loads may all lead
to failing, slipping, falling, etc. of the object being supported. It is up to the
operator to properly load the jack.
•Do not use this jack for a task it was not designed for.
•Before each use the operator should inspect the jack for any abnormal
conditions including broken, damaged or missing parts as well as leaks.
•Do not move the vehicle or other load while on the jack.
•Lift vehicles only in areas that are specified by the manufacturer of the vehicle.
LENGTH 25"
WIDTH 12-1/2"
WEIGHT 45 lbs.
INITIAL SET UP
INSTALLING HANDLE
1. Attach the upper and lower handle together by aligning the ball detent.
2. Loosen the thumb screw on the floor jack where the handle is installed. Slide the
handle into the socket while lining up the square drive on the jack to the handle.
3. Tighten the thumb screw to secure the handle in its place.
BLEEDING
During shipment of your new jack, air may enter into the hydraulic jack system which will cause weak
lifting performance. To rectify this situation, the jack will need to be purged of air.
1. With the handle installed on the jack, rotate it 2 turns counter clockwise.
2. Have someone or use something to hold down the saddle of the jack.
3. Pump the handle approximately 15 times.
4. Remove the load holding down the saddle and continue to pump the handle while closing the
release valve.
5. With the release valve closed pump the jack to its maximum height and then release the pres
sure by turning the handle counter clockwise again.
6. The saddle will now return to its low position and is ready for use.
OPERATION
RAISING
1. To raise the jack, rotate the jack handle clockwise until it stops.
2. Position the saddle of the jack under the object to be lifted. If the object is a vehicle, refer to the
manufacturer’s service manual for recommended lifting points.
3. Pump the jack handle up and down to raise the jack and the load to its appropriate height.
4. Once the load is lifted to the desired height, use jack stands under the proper lifting points to
secure the load.
LOWERING
1. Clear any loose objects from under the vehicle or load before lowering.
2. Position the saddle of the jack under a recommended lifting point.
3. Raise the jack so that the saddle contacts the load and raise the jack to the point that the jack
stand or other supports can be removed.
4. Slowly rotate the handle counterclockwise to lower the load and allow the jack to return to its
resting position.
