RHES1000 1000 LBS. CAPACITY GEARED ENGINE STAND
THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL USES THE FOLLOWING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS TO ALERT YOU TO
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS WHICH MAY CREATE A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE
USING PRODUCT. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
It is the responsibility of the owner to make sure all personnel read this manual prior to using this engine stand. It is
also the responsibility of the engine stand owner to keep this manual intact and in a convenient location for all to see
and read. If the manual or product labels are lost or not legible, contact Matco for replacements. If the operator is not
fluent in English, the product and safety instructions 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 its contents.
WARNING
This product must only be used to support an automobile engine while being rebuilt or repaired. Do not use this
product for any other purpose. The use of engine stands are subject to certain hazards that cannot be prevented by
mechanical means, but only by the exercise of intelligence, care, and common sense. It is therefore essential to have
owners and personnel involved in the use and operation of the equipment who are careful, competent, trained, and
qualified in the safe operation of the equipment and its proper use. Examples of hazards are dropping, tipping or
slipping of loads caused primarily by improperly securing loads, overloading, off-centered loads, use on other than
hard level surfaces, and using equipment for a purpose for which it was not designed.
WARNING
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Read, study, understand, and follow all instructions before using.
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User and bystanders must wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 and OSHA standards.
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Inspect the engine stand before use. Do not use if damaged, altered, modified, in poor condition, or has loose or
missing components. Take corrective action before using the engine stand.
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Do not use beyond rated capacity.
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Use only on hard level surface capable of supporting the load.
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Make sure all mounting hardware is securely tightened and setup is stable before rotating engine.
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Always use high strength SAE Grade 8 bolts for mounting engine to mounting head fingers.
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Make sure widest set of mounting head fingers are nearest the ground when mounting engine to stand.
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Assure the load is centered, balanced, and secured to the mounting head and fingers. The engine's weight should
be balanced within 1" of the mounting head's rotational axis.
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Adequately support the vehicle before starting repairs.
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Never loosen mounting head bolts or engine mounting bolts unless engine is supported by a crane or hoist.
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Only attachments and/or adapters supplied by Matco shall be used.
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Do not use stand or dolly to transport engine.
• Do not crawl under engine or place any part of your body under engine at any time.
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Refer to engine manufacturer's service manual for proper lifting points, mounting points, and bolt sizes. Mounting
bolts should be torque at appropriate amount to maintain load.
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Do not use (or modify) this product for any other purpose than that for which it was designed without consulting the
manufacturer's authorized representative.
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Lock the wheels and/or casters before working on the engine.
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Rotate the engine using the handle or device provided.
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Release rotational locking device slowly and carefully. Off center load may make the load and handle rotate in
either direction when the rotational locking device is released.
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Failure to heed these warnings may result in serious or fatal personal injury and/or property damage.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including nickel which is known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
RHES1000
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous
WARNING
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
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