westcoaster

By my four foot farm jack (Jack-all) I was moving the garden shed around and placing it up on blocks. The jack handle was down and I flipped the leaver to lower, CRACK! Neat uppercut to the jaw when the handle came flying up. I didn't even see it coming. So... Whenever you are using a jack-all always remember to leave the handle in the up position :<br>(public service announcement for the day...)

bulthisl

I learned the same leson when I was a kid many years ago.<br>And it still hurts to think about it.<br><br><br> : Eddie : 8)

PistolWhipt

Ouch ... I also learned that lesson the hard way. That pipe handle is sure unforgiving to the jaw.<br> Hope you are ok.<br><br>PISTOL

GrandpasRam

Yep, same here; still remember it and watch that handle to this day. Hope you are o.k.

redramnc

Been there - just missed doing that :<br><br>I was lucky - when she started jacking herself down without my help my head was just out of range of the handle.<br><br>Didn't really want the load to go all the way to the ground but I knew better than to try to stick my hand in there and attempt to grab that handle as it was furiously pumping up and down.<br><br>They say farming is the most dangerous occupation - I can believe that. Second place might just have to go to &quot;helping a buddy out.&quot; If we come back without one of us having lost consciousness and all appendages still attached and no major damage to the trucks then the operation was a success. ;D

Hoss

Better the jaw than the groin....

dodgeman01

[quote author=Hoss link=board=10;threadid=14704;start=0#137956 date=1052916191]<br>Better the jaw than the groin.... <br>[/quote]<br>No kiddin. but with some it would be a SMALL problem <br>DM01

Hoss

I'm sure you can relate... :P

dodgeman01

[quote author=Hoss link=board=10;threadid=14704;start=0#137966 date=1052917344]<br>I'm sure you can relate... :P<br>[/quote]<br>I was talking about you : <br>DM01

westcoaster

There was no major damage, It just made me have a sit while all the bats flew out of the attic. Soft food is looking pretty attractive for the next couple of days. it is the hinge point on both sides that hurts, not where I got hit [undecided]

Old Fart

Always have the handle UP<br><br>(Jeep owners learn this real quick - you'd be amazed what we do with Hi-Lift jacks)