Package consists of:1 Jack Rabbit Tool1 6 ft. hose1 Manual pump1 Pry bar1 Hammer1 Carrying bag with dual purpose detachable sling(Sling may be used to carry tool without bag)

NOTE:The JACK RABBIT TOOL is not an auto extrication tool.

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21Record the serial number (stamped on tool)onto the warranty card and mail the postagepaid registration to Hale Products, Inc. to be-gin warranty.

The JACK RABBIT TOOL comes pretested,assembled and ready to use. It is recommended,however, that the system be cycled a few times totest the system for proper operation. No assem-bly is required.

Patent No. 4,443,001

Jack RabbitTool

Instructions

HURST JACK RABBIT-TOOL

CAUTIONCAUTIONCAUTIONCAUTIONCAUTION

USE ONLY HURST

PETROLEUM BASED

HYDRAULIC FLUID

Jaws of Life products are designed and manufacturedto provide excellent service when used for their intendedpurpose. Operator safety is a major consideration in theproduct design and operator manuals are provided topromote their safe usage.

Hurst Emergency Products urges all users of Jaws of Lifeproducts to read the Instruction Manual and to seekoperating instructions from qualified instructors beforeattempting to use the products.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNINGGeneral Operation� ALL WARNING statements must be carefully observedto help prevent personal injury.� Before operating the pump, make sure all hoseconnections are tightened with proper tools. Do not overtighten. Connections need only be tightened securely andleak-free. Overtightening may cause premature threadfailure or may cause high pressure fittings to split atpressure lower than their rated capacities.� Should a hydraulic hose ever rupture, burst, or need to bedisconnected, shift the control valve twice to release all pres-sure. Never attempt to grasp a leaking hose underpressure with your hands. The force of escaping hydraulicfluid could cause serious injury.� Do not subject the hose to potential hazard such as fire,extreme heat or cold, sharp surfaces, or heavy impact. Donot allow the hose to kink, twist, curl, or bend so tightly thatthe fluid flow within the hose is blocked or reduced.Periodically inspect the hose for wear because any of theseconditions can damage the hose and possibly result inpersonal injury.� Do not use the hose to move attached equipment. Stressmay damage the hose and possibly cause personal injury.� Hose material and coupler seals must be compatible withthe hydraulic fluid used. Hoses also must not come incontact with toxic materials such as creosote impregnatedobjects and some paints. Consult the manufacturer beforepainting a hose. Never paint the couplers. Hosedeterioration due to toxic materials may result in possiblepersonal injury.

Pump� Do not exceed the PSI hydraulic pressure rating noted onthe pump name plate or tamper with the internal high pres-sure relief valve. Creating pressure beyond ratedcapacities may result in personal injury.� Before replenishing the fluid level, retract the system toprevent overfilling the pump reservoir. An overfill may causepersonal injury due to excess reservoir pressure createdwhen cylinders are retracted.

Jaw/Cylinder Assembly� The user must be familiar with the correct operation,maintenance, and use of the JACK RABBIT TOOL. Lack ofknowledge in any of these areas may lead to personalinjury.� Inspect each cylinder before each shift or use. Failure toinspect may allow unsafe conditions to develop.� To help prevent material fatigue if the cylinder is to beused in a continuous application, the load should notexceed 85% of the rated cylinder load limit.� Never use extreme heat to disassemble a hydraulic ramor cylinder. Metal fatigue can lead to unsafe conditions.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Hale Products, Inc. warrants the Hurst Jaws of Lifeproducts to be free from defects in material andworkmanship under normal use conditions. During theperiod of this warranty, one year on all mechanical partsand labor, Hale will repair or replace the defective parts orequipment at Hale�s option without charge. This includesinstallation of such repair or replacement parts as may berequired. The warranty does not include hoses or rubberproducts in the Jaws of Life systems assemblies. In noevent will Hale Products, Inc. be responsible forConsequential Damages. This warranty shall not apply tounits which have been subject to misuse, negligence, oralteration. Return of the warranty registration card is acondition precedent to warranty coverage and performance.Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation ofconsequential damages, so the above limitation may notapply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. This is the exclusive warranty offered by Hale Products,Inc. for Hurst Jaws of Life products. Any other warranties orrepresentations made by a distributor or any other personshall be the responsibility of such dealer or other person. For service, contact you local Jaws of Life distributor orHale Products, Inc.

Product SafetyPolicy

To use the JACK RABBIT TOOL, insert jaws of tool between door andjamb, as shown. If there is not enough space for jaws (1/4 in.) create alarger opening with pry bar or strike jaw anvil with hammer provided.

While holding JACK RABBIT TOOL in place, activate tool byturning pump relief valve knob toward hose and pumping handle up anddown.

To relieve pressure and close tool, turn relief valve knob toward rear ofpump. Tool will retract automatically.

Tool:If tool has been exposed to water, sand or dirt, cleanunit before storage. The tool should be stored in avertical position. If the tool has been stored for a yearor more, sequence and check system before use.When not in use, store tool fully retracted. Inspectsystem before use and storage.

Handpump:Before checking fluid level, retract tool toprevent overfilling system. Pump should be drainedand refilled with petroleum basedhydraulic fluid after every 300 hours of use. Wipe pumpexterior clean before draining and refilling pump.

To Refill:Remove filler plug and insert a clean filterfunnel. Position the pump filler hole up. The reservoiris a sealed type and overfill ing ishazardous, so be sure the tool is fully retracted (closed)When adding fluid to the reservoir. To check for overfill, set the pump on its basewithout the filler plug installed and allow anyfluid to drain. Keep pump and tool clean. Make cer-tain all hose connections are kept free from grit anddirt. Check fluid level every 10 hours of use.

MAINTENANCEAND STORAGE

Part No. Description Part No. Description355R079 Pump 106R005 Carrying Bag353R130 Hose 510R056 Pry Bar392R044 Hydraulic Cylinder 510R057 Hammer393R018 Upper Jaw 172R147 Parts List393R020 Lower Jaw 159R119 Instruction Manual215R056 Jaw Screw 128R052 Female Coupling297R007 Set Screw 128R053 Male Coupling

PARTS LIST

OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS

To ActivateTo

Relieve Pressure

Filler Plug

IMPORTANT: The troubleshooting and repair procedures listed below should only beperformed by qualified personnel familiar with this equipment. Use the proper equipmentwhen troubleshooting!

JAW/CYLINDER ASSEMBLYPROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

I. Erratic Action 1. Air in system A. Bleed* air and check forleaks.

2. Internal leakage in B. Replace worn packings.cylinder Check for excessive con-

tamination or wear.

3. Cylinder sticking or C. Check for dirt, gummybinding deposits or leaks as above.

Check for misalignment,worn parts or d defectivepacking.

II. Cylinder does not 1. Pump release valve A. Close release valveadvance open

2. Low or no fluid in pump B. Fill with fluid and bleedreservoir the system

3. Air locked pump C. Bleed* the system

4. Loose couplers D. Tighten couplers &bleed*

5. Plugged hydraulic line E. Rush and clean system

6. Pump not operating F. See pump trouble-shooting

7. Load is above the G. Use other means forcapacity of the system entry

III. Cylinder extends 1. Pump reservoir is low A. Fill and bleed*only partially on fluid

2. Cylinder piston rod B. Check for dirt, gummybinding deposits or leaks as above.

Check for misalignment,worn parts or defectivepacking

IV. Cylinder advan- 1. Loose connection A. Tighten and bleed*ces slower thannormal

2. Leaky connection B. Clean connection anduse a non-hardening pipethread compound or teflontape if needed

3. Restricted hydraulic line C. Clean or replace ifor fitting damaged.

4. Pump not working D. See pump trouble-correctly shooting

5. Leaking seals E. Replace seals

V. Cylinder advan- 1. Leaky connection A. Clean connection andces but does not use a non-hardening pipemaintain pressure thread compound or teflon

tape if needed

2. Cylinder seals leaking B. Replace seals

3. Pump valve C. See pump trouble-malfunctioning shooting

159R119 Rev. 01

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Vl. Cylinder leaks 1. Worn or damaged seals A. Replace sealsfluid

2. Loose connections B. Tighten fittings

Vll. Cylinder will not 1. Pump release valve A. Open pump releaseretract or retracts closed valveslower than normal

2. Couplers not fastened B. Fasten couplers

3. Blocked hydraulic lines C. Clean and flush

4. Weak or broken retrac- D. Send to service centertion springs for repair

5. Cylinder damaged E. Send to service centerinternally for repair

6. Pump reservoir too full F. Drain fluid to correct level

PUMP PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Pump not delivering 1. Low fluid level in reservoir A. Check fluid level perinstructions

2. Dirt in pump body B. Disassemble pump bodyand clean all parts

3. Seats worn and not C. Reseat required seats inseating properly casting

4. Reservoir overfilled with D. Check fluid level perfluid reservoir instructions

Pump losing 1. Fluid leaking past outlet A. Reseat ball seat(s)pressure ball seat(s)

2. Pressure control knob B. Reseat pressure controlleaks, not adjusted assembly or replaceproperly assembly

Pump does not 1. Low fluid level A. Check fluid level perreach full pressure reservoir instructions

2. Reservoir overfilled with B. Check fluid level perfluid reservoir instructions

Handle raises after 1. Fluid leaking past outlet A. Replace ball and /oreach stroke ball seat(s) reseat

Pump handle can be 1. The inlet ball is not A. Check for dirt and orpushed down seating reseat valve seat(slowly) withoutraising the load

Pump handle oper- 1. Air has been trapped in A. Set Rabbit Tool lowerates with a spongy the line than the pump and extendaction and return tool several

times

2. Reservoir overfilled with B. Check fluid level perfluid reservoir instructions

* BLEEDING THE SYSTEMAfter all connections are made correctly, the hydraulic system should be bled. Relievepressure of the pump and loosen the fitting at the tool. Then activate the pump until fluidspurts from the loose connection. Repeat this operation until a continuous clear flow ofhydraulic fluid is seen. Relieve pressure and tighten the loosened fitting. You must besure to refill the pump reservoir to the correct level.

With no load on the system and the pump higher than the tool, cycle the system severaltimes to remove any air which may be trapped in the system.

Hale Products, Inc., reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice or obligation, in prices,materials, equipment or specifications and to change or discontinue models. Check with distributor for currentinformation.

TROUBLESHOOTING

IDEX CORPORATION

SALES MANUFACTURING700 SPRING MILL AVENUE 711 N. POST ROADCONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428 SHELBY, NC 28150TEL: (610) 825-6300 TEL: (704) 487-6961FAX: (610) 825-6440 FAX: (704) 487-7271

Hurst Jaws of Life®ISO 9001

Certificate A4027