How to Use your Powder-Jack Remove your jack from the tunnel mount of your snowmobile, and secure the footplate in place using the hairpin provided. Next, position the strap securely onto your snowmobile to achieve the safest results for the conditions in which you find yourself. Once the jack is in the optimum position, crank the handle to jack your snowmobile up to the desired height, and then push the snowmobile out of your tracks. Don't forget to repack all your gear before getting back to the fun! You can also watch our YouTube video for further instructions. Just search using the words, "How to Use Your Powder-Jack." 1-year Limited Warranty Powder-Jack, Inc. warrants to the original registered owner that the product is free from defect in original parts and workmanship for 1 year. Provided that the original owner is still the owner at the time a claim is made for this limited warranty to become effective you must register your purchase either online, or by returning the product registration form below. Powder-Jack, Inc. will repair or replace the product at its option free of charge as long as it is determined that the product has been properly maintained and that any failure was not the result of product and misuse or abuse. For Warranty Returns: Send the product with proof of purchase receipt (UPS or Fed Ex only): Powder-Jack, Inc. 181 Goldmine Drive Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 Phone: 970-264-6957 PLEASE... READ THESE VERY IMPORTANT FACTS, HELPFULTIPS, MAINTENANCE/USE INSTRUCTIONS! They will help you work smarter, not harder! It should take less than 5 minutes to read through this information. YOU WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY IF YOUR JACK FAILS DUE TO LACK OF PROPER USE OR LACK OF MAINTENANCE. Understanding and applying these instructions, will give you years of trouble-free use from your PowderJack. This information is provided to educate, resulting in happy well informed customers! How can a light-weight jack work on my sled? It's a matter of lift ratio... Our jack design was engineered to be light weight, yet still lift heavy snowmobiles. It is engineered with a 13 to 1 lift ratio. That means that for every pound of pressure applied to the handle you receive 13 pounds of lift. It only takes 50 pounds of pressure applied to the handle to lift a 650 pound sled. If you feel yourself having to force the lift, STOP AND ASSESS! See other important factors below. How do I estimate the lift ratio when using my jack? Doesn't take much... If it takes more than using one strong hand to pump the jack handle, then you are likely applying more than 50 pounds of pressure. YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE TO FORCE THE LIFT! Each block mechanism we ship is tested with a 500 pound lift. The break point for these is somewhere between 1100-1200 pounds. What if there is resistance when I try to lift my sled? Stop and assess... If there is resistance when you try to lift your sled assess the following very important items  Did you clear away heavy snow from around your sled? If your sled is weighted down in slush, heavy wet snow, or icy conditions it creates a lift Safety & Warranty Information     environment that will exceed the break points. Keep in mind the word POWDER!   Is the block mechanism itself clear of ice or any other debris? The compression weight of ice is tremendous.... that's why it works for the Ice Road Truckers! Please, check your entire jack before each use. It must be free of ice and other debris to work properly. Give your jack a little help, by assessing each lifting scenario! If there is ice buildup in the block, set it on your engine to thaw for a minute. Just using common sense will avoid many problems.  Why is my pole becoming scarred when I use my jack? It's okay, but... This is a friction jack, which means it's got to create friction to lift. Your aluminum shaft will become marked by normal use; however, when lifting excessive weight, it will become deeply grooved. Should this occur, use emery cloth or similar weight sandpaper to remove burring before using again. Excessive burring will prevent the block from sliding freely up and down the shaft. What maintenance is required for my jack? It's simple....  VISUALLY AND OPERATIONALLY INSPECT YOUR JACK BEFORE EACH USE.  IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERN ABOUT THE GROOVES IN THE POLE, LIGHTLY SAND THE POLE WITH EMERY CLOTH OR LIGHTWEIGHT SANDPAPER, THEN BLOW OUT EXCESS DEBRIS AND FOLLOW WITH LIGHTWEIGHT MACHINE OIL.  Use a light-weight machine oil (not WD-40!) between the tabs where the pole goes through the tabs. Why? aluminum dust builds up in this area and causes the block to stick. If you have ANY questions, just give us a call. We love hearing from our customers!      Improper use of this jack is HAZARDOUS Put handle in upright position before tripping the holding tab to lower the load Read instructions on reverse side of this page!! Securely fasten the strap to your snowmobile first, and then place the loose end securely in the top groove of the jack mechanism. Be sure that the shaft is resting against the sled and is in a completely vertical position before lifting. It should not be angled towards or away from your snowmobile (watch our How to Use Video for a visual of what this looks like). All persons should be clear of a load being raised, lowered or pulled. NEVER work underneath a raised load. If any part of your jack fails to work properly, discontinue use and have it repaired. NEVER attempt to repair your jack while it is under a load (don't try to fix it while it is in use). DO NOT OVERLOAD your jack and do not suspend loads over people, or any other objects. Our jacks are designed for a specific use, which is to lift snowmobile tracks out of deep powder conditions. They should never be relied upon to lift your sled for any other purpose, or out of other cumbersome conditions such as heavy slush. Additionally, having this jack should not give you false confidence to travel alone into places that are above your skill level! Powder-Jack, Inc. disclaims any warranty for consequential damages where it is permitted to do so under applicable law. This warranty is in place of all other warranties of merchantability and fitness. In the United States and in Canada this warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state to state and /or province. Where any term of this warranty is prohibited by law said term shall be null and void, however, the remainder of the warranty shall apply and remain in full force and effect. ************************************** Product Registration Form Return by US Mail to: 470 Stagecoach Ln., Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 Name: _________________________________ Address: _______________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ Date Purchase: __________________________ Model No.: _____________________________ OR REGISTER ONLINE AT OUR WEBSITE: www.powderjack.com