FW: [syncro.org] Hi-Lift Ouch

1

Here's some very useful information from Larry Hamm:

 

-----Original Message-----
From: syncrolist@yahoogroups.com [mailto:syncrolist@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Larry Hamm
Sent: 01 December 2009 13:49
Cc: syncrolist@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [syncro.org] Hi-Lift Ouch

 

Deon – THANKS for bringing this to everyone's attention, albeit the hard way. Hope you heal soon!

 

For those who would rather read about it than repeat Deon's experience, here's what the Hi-Lift user manual says, and is repeated on the sticker on the jack handle:

 

"Unexpected movement of the jack handle may result in the user being struck causing serious injury or death. Always keep your head away from and out of the jack handle path of movement.  The jack handle may move rapidly when moving the reversing latch and cause serious injury or death. Always place the handle against the steel standard bar with the handle clip spring holding it up before moving the reversing latch. This will prevent the handle from moving up and down rapidly. Securely hold on to the jack handle so your hands do not slip and ensure the handle is not in the horizontal position when moving the reversing latch. Important!  During lifting and lowering, the weight of the load pushes up against the jack’s handle. If your hands slip on­ the handle, or if the handle is horizontal when you move the reversing latch, it may move up very quickly.

 

The jack handle may move rapidly when moving the reversing latch and cause serious injury or death. Always place the handle against the steel standard bar with the handle clip spring holding it up before moving the reversing latch. This will prevent the handle from moving up and down rapidly. Securely hold on to the jack handle so your hands do not slip and ensure the handle is not in the horizontal position when moving the reversing latch.

 

Important! During lifting and lowering, the weight of the load pushes up against the jack’s handle. If your hands slip on­ the handle, or if the handle is horizontal when you move the reversing latch, it may move up very quickly."

 

Larry Hamm

 

2
I have a Hi-lift and this is indeed what the handbook says and also a condensed version stuck to the jack. Also any 4wd information in magazines about the hi-lift always says "be very careful". And if I remember correctly they do not recommend them for wheel changing without extreme care as they are just too unstable. 

They are a great device but I must admit the couple of times I have used mine I've been nervous. Not enough practise I guess. 

Bruce






On 01/12/2009, at 12:55 PM, Les Harris wrote:

 

Here's some very useful information from Larry Hamm:

 

-----Original Message-----
From: syncrolist@yahoogro ups.com [mailto:syncrolist@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Larry Hamm
Sent: 01 December 2009 13:49
Cc: syncrolist@yahoogro ups.com
Subject: Re: [syncro.org] Hi-Lift Ouch

 

Deon – THANKS for bringing this to everyone's attention, albeit the hard way. Hope you heal soon!

 

For those who would rather read about it than repeat Deon's experience, here's what the Hi-Lift user manual says, and is repeated on the sticker on the jack handle:

 

"Unexpected movement of the jack handle may result in the user being struck causing serious injury or death. Always keep your head away from and out of the jack handle path of movement.  The jack handle may move rapidly when moving the reversing latch and cause serious injury or death. Always place the handle against the steel standard bar with the handle clip spring holding it up before moving the reversing latch. This will prevent the handle from moving up and down rapidly. Securely hold on to the jack handle so your hands do not slip and ensure the handle is not in the horizontal position when moving the reversing latch. Important!  During lifting and lowering, the weight of the load pushes up against the jack’s handle. If your hands slip on­ the handle, or if the handle is horizontal when you move the reversing latch, it may move up very quickly.

 

The jack handle may move rapidly when moving the reversing latch and cause serious injury or death. Always place the handle against the steel standard bar with the handle clip spring holding it up before moving the reversing latch. This will prevent the handle from moving up and down rapidly. Securely hold on to the jack handle so your hands do not slip and ensure the handle is not in the horizontal position when moving the reversing latch.

 

Important! During lifting and lowering, the weight of the load pushes up against the jack’s handle. If your hands slip on­ the handle, or if the handle is horizontal when you move the reversing latch, it may move up very quickly."

 

Larry Hamm

 



3
I have used one for many years and they do require that you are very careful.  I think the key is that the handle must be up against the upright every time you change the direction of the jack and at all times when not using the handle.  If the handle is not in the upright position I do not let go of it.  This can be easy to forget in the heat of the moment or if distracted and I know I have done it myself and been lucky.  They do have limited lateral stability particularly since they tend to lift two wheels off the ground at a time and the whole car can move sideways as the jack tips over sideways.  Definitely do not get under the vehicle when on the jack. This said, they are a very versatile and useful tool.
 
Neil.

From: Alison & Bruce Black <royalb@aapt.net.au>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, 1 December, 2009 2:41:49 PM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] FW: [syncro.org] Hi-Lift Ouch

 

I have a Hi-lift and this is indeed what the handbook says and also a condensed version stuck to the jack. Also any 4wd information in magazines about the hi-lift always says "be very careful". And if I remember correctly they do not recommend them for wheel changing without extreme care as they are just too unstable. 


They are a great device but I must admit the couple of times I have used mine I've been nervous. Not enough practise I guess. 

Bruce






On 01/12/2009, at 12:55 PM, Les Harris wrote:

 

Here's some very useful information from Larry Hamm:

 

-----Original Message-----
From: syncrolist@yahoogro ups.com [mailto:syncrolist@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Larry Hamm
Sent: 01 December 2009 13:49
Cc: syncrolist@yahoogro ups.com
Subject: Re: [syncro.org] Hi-Lift Ouch

 

Deon – THANKS for bringing this to everyone's attention, albeit the hard way. Hope you heal soon!

 

For those who would rather read about it than repeat Deon's experience, here's what the Hi-Lift user manual says, and is repeated on the sticker on the jack handle:

 

"Unexpected movement of the jack handle may result in the user being struck causing serious injury or death. Always keep your head away from and out of the jack handle path of movement.  The jack handle may move rapidly when moving the reversing latch and cause serious injury or death. Always place the handle against the steel standard bar with the handle clip spring holding it up before moving the reversing latch. This will prevent the handle from moving up and down rapidly. Securely hold on to the jack handle so your hands do not slip and ensure the handle is not in the horizontal position when moving the reversing latch. Important!  During lifting and lowering, the weight of the load pushes up against the jack’s handle. If your hands slip on­ the handle, or if the handle is horizontal when you move the reversing latch, it may move up very quickly.

 

The jack handle may move rapidly when moving the reversing latch and cause serious injury or death. Always place the handle against the steel standard bar with the handle clip spring holding it up before moving the reversing latch. This will prevent the handle from moving up and down rapidly. Securely hold on to the jack handle so your hands do not slip and ensure the handle is not in the horizontal position when moving the reversing latch.

 

Important! During lifting and lowering, the weight of the load pushes up against the jack’s handle. If your hands slip on­ the handle, or if the handle is horizontal when you move the reversing latch, it may move up very quickly."

 

Larry Hamm

 




Win 1 of 4 Sony home entertainment packs thanks to Yahoo!7. Enter now.