JET warrants every product it sells against manufacturers’ defects. If one of our tools needs service or repair, please contact
Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846, 8AM to 5PM CST, Monday through Friday.
Warranty Period
The general warranty lasts for the time period specified in the literature included with your product or on the official JET branded
website.
• JET products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product. (See chart below)
• Ac c essories carry a limited warranty of one year from the date of receipt.
• C ons umable items are defined as expendable parts or accessories expected to become inoperable within a
reasonable amount of use and are covered by a 90 day limited warranty against manufacturer’s defects.
Who is Covered
This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product from the date of delivery.
What is Covered
This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the limitations stated below. This warranty does not cover
failures due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, normal wear-and-tear, improper repair, alterations or
lack of maintenance. JET woodworking machinery is designed to be used with Wood. Use of these machines in the processing of
metal, plastics, or other materials outside recommended guidelines, may void the warranty. The exceptions are acrylics and other
natural items that are made specifically for wood turning.
Warranty Limitations
Woodworking products with a Five Year Warranty that are used for commercial or industrial purposes default to a Two Year
Warranty. Please contact Technical Service at 1-800-274-6846 for further clarification.
How to Get Technical Support
Please contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846. Please note that you will be asked to provide proof of initial
purchase when calling. If a product requires further inspection, the Technical Service representative will explain and assist with
any additional action needed. JET has Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States. For the name of an
Authorized Service Center in your area call 1-800-274-6846 or use the Service Center Locator on the JET website.
More Information
JET is constantly adding new products. For complete, up-to-date product information, check with your local distributor or visit the
JET website.
How State Law Applies
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, subject to applicable state law.
Limitat ions on This Wa rranty
JET LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EACH PRODUCT. EXCEPT AS
STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
EXCLUDED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
JET SHALL IN NO EVENT B E L IABLE FO R DEATH, INJURIES TO PER S O NS O R PROPERTY, O R FOR INCI DENTAL,
CONTINGENT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF OUR PRODUCTS. SOME STATES
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
JET sells through distributors only. The specifications listed in JET printed materials and on official JET website are given as
general information and are not binding. JET reserves the right to effect at any time, without prior notice, those alterations to parts,
fittings, and accessory equipment which they may deem necessary for any reason whatsoever. JET
sold in Canada by JPW I ndustr ies, Inc.
Product Listing with Warranty Period
90 Days
Parts; Consumable items
1 Year – Motors; Machin e A ccessorie s
2 Year – Metalworking Machinery; Electric Hoists, Electric Hoist Accessories; Woodworking Machinery used for industrial
or commercial purposes
5 Year – Woodworking Machinery
Limited Lifetime – JET Parallel clamps; VOLT Series Electric Hoists; Manual Hoists; Manual Hoist Accessori e s;
Shop Tools; Warehouse & Dock products; Hand Tools; Air Tools
NOTE: JET is a division of JPW Industries, Inc. References in this document to JET also apply to JPW Industries, Inc., or any of
its successors in interest to the JET brand.
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branded products are not
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Safety warnings
General air tool warnings
1. Read and understand this entire manual
before at t em pt i ng assembly or operation.
2. Read and und erstan d all warnin gs posted on
the tool an d in th is manu al . Failur e t o comp ly
with all of thes e warnings may caus e serious
injury.
3. Replace warning labels if they become
obscur ed or r em o ved .
4. Do not use this tool for other than its intended
use. If used for other purposes, JET disclaims
any real or implied warranty and holds itself
harmless from any injury that may result from
that use.
5. Alw ays wear appr oved saf ety glass es or f ace
shield while using this tool. (Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses;
they are not safet y glas ses.)
6. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) if the
noise exceeds safe levels.
7. Wear gloves and protective clothing if
operati on produc es sp arks or fl ying part icles.
Gloves s hould be t ight-fitti ng, withou t frayed
fingers or hangi ng threads . Keep h ands and
body away from the work in g ar ea of to ol.
8. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling and other construction
activit ies c ont ai ns ch em ic als known t o c aus e
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals
are:
• Lead from lead based paint.
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and
other mas onry produc ts .
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber.
Your risk of exposure varies, depending on
how often you d o this type of work. To reduce
your exp osure to th ese chemic als, wor k in a
well-ventilated ar ea and work with approved
safety equipme nt, su ch as face or dust masks
that are specifically designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
9. D o not operat e an air tool continu ally at full
throttl e wit h ou t a w ork l oad on the tool.
10. The air tool must be properly lubricated before
operatin g.
11. Never start a percussion type air tool (chipper,
breaker, buster, etc.) without securing the
tooling in the retainer and placing the tip
against the work surface.
12. Do not operate air tool without its guards in
place. Do not modify the tool.
13. Do not oper ate this tool w hile tired or un der
the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any
medication.
14. Adopt a comfortable posture with proper
balance, and maintain secure footing at all
times. Non-slip footwear or anti-skid floor
strips are recommended.
15. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Confine
long hair.
16. Excessive air pressure and too much free
rotati on m ay dec r ease life of the tool and may
cause a haz ar d ous sit uation.
17. Check air hoses for wear, and keep them
away fr om heat and s harp edg es. Rep air or
replace damaged air hose immediately. Do
not carry tool by the air hose.
18. Air hose may c ause tripping hazards; keep
hose away from traffic areas.
19. Do not us e this tool near flamm able objects ,
or in pot entially exp losive envir onments. Do
not use near live electrical wires.
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20. Do not use power tools in damp or wet
locati on, or expose t hem to r ain. K eep wor k
area well lig ht ed.
21. Do not leave a connected tool unattended.
When not in use, disconnect tool from air
source.
22. Shut off air supply and discharge any residual
pressure from tool before removing hose,
making adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing tool.
23. Make sure tool is switched off, and your finger
off the trigger, before connecting to air supply.
24. Remove ad jus tin g keys and wrenc hes befor e
turning on tool.
25. K eep visitors a safe distance from the work
area. Keep children away.
26. Gi ve your work undivi ded attention. Looking
around, carrying on a conversation and
“horse-play” are careless acts that can result
in serious injury.
27. D o not forc e a tool or attac hment t o do a job
for which it was n ot designed. Th e right tool
will do the job better and more safely.
28. Repetitive motions and/or exposure to
constant vibration can be harmful to hands
and arms. Take frequent breaks and relax
hands during extended operation. Change
postur e t o avoi d dis comfort or f ati g u e.
29. Compressed air can be harmful if directed
toward s ensitive areas of the body, and may
propel small particles caught in the air stream.
Exercise proper c auti on.
30. Use only recommended accessories;
improp er accessori es m ay b e haz ar d ous .
31. Maint ain tools with c are. Keep air tool clean
and oiled for best and safest performance.
32. Do not use combustible gases, carbon
dioxid e, oxygen or any bottl ed gas as an air
sourc e for the t ool. Thes e can pr es ent risk of
explosion and serious injury.
33. Do not lubricate the tool with combustible
liquids, such as kerosene, diesel or jet fuel.
34. Do not dispose of this tool with normal
household waste. Never dispose of the air tool
into fire.
Specific warnings for Ratchet Wrench
35. This r atchet wr ench is d es i gn ed for removing
and ins tal ling thr ead ed f ast en ers, par ticu larl y
in areas diffic ult to acc ess with other tools. If
you are not f amiliar with the prop er and safe
operati on of a pneu matic ratchet wrenc h, do
not use until proper training and knowledge
have been obt ai ned.
36. Use onl y s ock ets in good condition.
37. Never hold socket, drive or drive extension
with your han d during oper ation.
38. Make sure workpiece is s ecure and will not
shift whi le operatin g impact wrenc h. Do not
hold workpieces with your hand.
39. Make sure fastener can withstand rated
torque of ratchet wrench.
Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:
fatal, injury.
possible tool damage.
This mea ns that i f precauti ons are not heed ed, it may result i n serious, or even
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or
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About this manual
This manual is provided by JET, covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a JET Model
JAT-310, J AT- 312 and J AT -313 Pn eum atic R atch et W renc h. T his man ual c ont ains i nstruc ti ons on s af ety
precaut ions, gen eral op eratin g proced ures, mai nten ance proc edures and parts br eakdow n. Your to ol has
been d esig ned and c onstr uct ed t o pr ovi de c onsis ten t, lon g-ter m oper ation if us ed in acc ord anc e wit h t he
instructions set forth in this document.
The instructions and warnings in this manual may not encompass all possible workplace environments. The
operator is expected to take appropriate precautions and exercise common sense. As with any tool
operati on, s af ety of operator an d bystanders sh ou ld be fir s t priority.
If ther e ar e questions or comments , p l eas e contact your local s u pp li e r or J E T . J E T can also be reach ed at
our web site: www.jettools.com.
Record the serial number and purchase information of your tool on the cover of this manual for quick access.
Retain this manual for future reference. If the tool transfers ownership, the manual should accompany it.
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Tool speci fic at io ns
Model nu mb er JAT-310 JAT-312
Stock number 505310 505312 505313
Square drive 1/4 in . 3/8 in . 1/2 in .
Bolt capa city 5/16 i n. 3/8 in. 3/8 in.
Anvil retainer type Ball detent Ball detent Ball detent
Ratchet design Single pawl Dual pawl Dual pawl
Maximum torque
W orking tor qu e
Free speed 250 RPM 280 RPM 280 RPM
Average air consumption 2.8 CFM 4 CFM 4 CFM
Air inlet 1/4 in . NPT 1/4 in . NPT 1/4 in . NPT
Air hose inside diameter 3/8 in. 3/8 in. 3/8 in.
Requir ed air pr es s ure 90 psi (621 kPa) 90 psi (621 kPa) 90 psi (621 kPa)
Vibrati on val ue 1.8 m/s2 4.6 m/s2 9.1 m/s2
Noise lev el 1 102 dB(A) 110 dB(A) 110 dB(A)
Power setting
Grip Inline Inline Inline
Overall Length 8.1 in. (205.7mm) 10.2 in. (259.1 mm) 10.2 in. (259.1 mm)
Housing material Composite Composite Composite
Net weight 1.46 lb. (0.66 kg) 2.73 lb. (1.24 kg) 2.73 lb. (1.24 kg)
Shipping weight 1 .50 lb. (0.68 kg) 2.75 lb . (1.25 kg) 2. 7 5 lb. ( 1.25 kg)
20 lbf•ft
(27.12 N•m)
5-15 lbf•ft
(6.8-20.3 N•m)
variable, forward and
reverse
80 lbf•ft
(108.47 N•m)
15-55 lbf•ft
(20.3-74.6 N•m)
variable, forward and
reverse
JAT-313
80 lbf•ft
(108.47 N•m)
15-55 lbf•ft
(20.3-74.6 N•m)
variable, forward and
reverse
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The specifi ed valu es ar e emissi on l evels an d are not ne c essari ly to be seen as saf e oper ating le vels . As
workplace conditi ons var y, this inf ormat ion is int end ed to al low th e user to mak e a bett er esti mati on of th e
hazards and risks involved only.
Specifications were current at time of publication, but because of our policy of continuous improvement, JET
reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without prior notice, without incurring obligations.
6 JAT-310,312,313 Ratchet Wrenches
Setup and A ss em bly
Any missing parts or damage should be reported
immediately to your JET
damaged tool. Read this instruction manual
thoroug hly for oper at i on , m aintenance and safety
instructions.
Box contents:
1 Ratchet wrench
1 Operati on and p ar ts m anu al
1 Warranty card
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distrib uto r. Do no t use a
Operation
properly lubricated before operation. See
“Lubrication” se ctio n.
1. R emove prot ecti v e cap from air i nl et ( F ig ure
1). If an in- lin e oiler is n ot b ei ng used, add 4
or 5 drops of air tool oil ( not inc luded) in t o
the air inlet.
2. Blow out air line to remove any dirt or
moisture, then connect air supply hose to
tool. Set air pressure to 90 psi.
IMPORTANT: Connecting a quick-change
coupling directly to the tool is not
recomm ended, as vibr ation may c ause the
connection to fail. Instead, add a leader hose
and install any quick-change couplings
farther down the line .
3. Push dri ve sock et (not includ ed) ont o anvil
until it clicks into position.
The ratchet wrench must be
Figu re 1
4. Use flat blade screwdriver to rotate air
regulator to desired speed: Clockwise
decreases speed (Low range), counterclockwise raises speed (High range).
5. Turn direction switch to forward (F) or
rev erse (R) rotation.
withstand rated torque of ratchet wrench.
To loosen nut or bolt:
1. Select reverse rotat ion.
2. Pl ace s ocket over nut, and grip t ool firmly
with both hands.
3. Gently squeeze throttle lever.
Important: If tool cannot loosen nut, DO
NOT raise air pressure above 90 psi. If tool’s
air regul ator is in low s etting, raise setting
and retr y. If tool’s regulator is already at
maximum, do not continue attempts to
loosen n ut wit h this rat chet wr ench. Use
other methods or tools to loosen nut.
4. Release throttle lever to stop ratchet wrench.
To tighten nut or bolt:
1. Ins t all nu t as f ar as p oss ib le by hand.
2. Select forward rotation.
3. Pl ace s ocket over nut, and grip t ool firmly
with both hands.
4. Gently squeeze throttle lever.
Important: If tool st alls wh il e ti ghtening , DO
NOT raise air pressure above 90 psi. If tool’s
air regul ator is in low s etting, raise setting
and retry. If nut will not tighten on
maximum setting, do not continue
attempts to tighten nut with the ratchet
wrench. Use other methods or tools to
tighten nu t.
5. Release throttle lever to stop ratchet wrench.
NOTE: Do not overt ight en. F asten ers wit h crit ic al
torque settings should be fully tightened with a
torque wr enc h.
Make sure nut or bolt can
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Maintenance
Lubrication
The ratchet wrench should be lubricated daily (or
before eac h use) with air tool oil throu gh the air
inlet. D uring c ontinu al oper ation , it s hould b e reoiled every 1 to 2 hours. This can be done with an
in-line oiler, or manually. If done manually,
proceed as f ollows:
1. Dis c onnect air hos e from tool.
2. Pl ac e 4 or 5 dr ops of air tool oil into air inlet.
NOTE: Air tool oil not provided; it is available
at most major hardware and tool stores. SAE
#10 oil or s ewing m achin e oil m ay be used
as a substitute. Do not use detergent oil.
3. R e-conn ect air. Run ratc het wrench at low
throttle without load for a few seconds to
distribu te the oil throug hout tool.
4. When finished operating ratchet wrench,
disconnect air hose. Wipe off housing with a
dry cloth. Place 4 or 5 drops of air tool oil into
air inlet; re-connect air and run tool for a few
seconds to distribut e the oil. Disc onn ect air .
The ratch et wrench has been pre-gr eased from
the manufacturer, an d it is g en er al l y unn ec es sary
to grease the tool during its normal life. However,
should the t ool r eq uire f ut ure s er vici ng, a greas e
fitting is supplied beneath the housing. Use
Lithium C om pl ex M ol y 2 grease or equi valent.
Storage
Avoid storing the ratchet wrench in very humid
locations which promotes rusting of internal
mechan isms. Al ways oil t he tool and disconn ect
air hose before storage.
Air system requiremen t s
1. Use proper air hose size (refer to tool
specifications). The hose should be just long
enough to serve the working area. Excessive
hose len gth wil l c ause pressure drop.
2. Make sure air compressor supplies clean,
dry air at correct CFM for the tool.
3. Set air pressure to 90 psi.
and/or unclean air will shorte n the tool’s
Excess air pressure
life and may create a hazardous situation.
4. Drain water fr om air c ompr essor tank d aily,
as well as any c ondensati on from air lines.
W ater in the air li ne may enter the t ool and
cause damage.
5. Ch ange filters on the air syst em on a reg ul ar
basis.
6. Air-line pressure may be increased
accordi n gly to c omp ensate f or extra-long air
hoses (usually over 25 feet). Inside diameter
of hose sh oul d b e minimum 3/8- inc h .
General Air Tool
Information
If the air tool is not performing according to
specif ications , the f oll owing ar e am ong th e most
common causes. (See also “Troubleshooting”
section.)
•Contam inat ed air such as a dirty air s ystem
or water in the system.
• Using wrong size tool for the job.
• Poor maint enanc e prac tices, such as us ing
excessive air press ure or air volu m e.
•Improper or no lubrication.
Rule of Thum b
If it takes more than 8 seconds to tighten or loosen
a bolt or nut with an air impact wrench at
maxim um settin g, the air wrenc h is too s mall or
the air compressor CFM is not powerful enough
for the job. Con tinued use in eit her capacit y will
cause damage to the tool.
Tool Pressure
JET Air Tools oper ate on 70- to-100 ps i (pounds
per square inch) air pressure measured at the tool
when the tool is operating. Set tool to 90 psi
unless indicated otherwise. Pressure in excess of
100 psi will shorten the life of the tool.
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Air System Recommendat io ns
Equip the air compressor intake with a
replaceable air filter that can be easily cleaned.
Use safety shut-off valves so air flow can be
stopped quickly in case of a line break.
When us ing m ultipl e hoses , air hoses s hould be
larger than leader hose. Join multiple hoses
directly, rather than with quick connect fittings
which may c ause press ure dr ops and tool pow er
reduction.
Use anti-whip devices acr oss hose couplings to
prevent hose from whipping in the event of a hose
failure or c oup li ng dis connect.
Always us e m oistur e tr aps at t he c om press or for
the mai n dis t r ib ut ion line. Use moistur e t r aps and
in-line oi lers on eac h downli ne that is to be used
for air tools. (See Figure 2). Place oiler as close to
air tool as possible for best lubric ati on.
Lubrication
Use a light oi l contai ning rust inhi bitors, such as
SAE #10. Many JET air tools have integral oil
reservoirs, which should be kept filled when in-line
oilers ar e not us ed.
If greasing is required, use a grease that is highly
water r esist ant f or fr ont c ase c ompon ents on air
impact wrenches, gr in d ers and sanders .
Recycling
Protect the environment. Your tool contains
materials which can be recovered or recycled.
When its us eful life has expir ed, pl ease leave tool
at a specialized facility.
Figu re 2
Recommended arrangement of air piping and air line system
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Troubleshooting J AT-3 10/312/313 Ra tch et Wr en ch es
Any disass embly of the tool should be don e by qualifi ed service pers onnel. For prob lems not ad dressed
below, contact JET technical service at 800-274-6846.
Problem Possible cause Remedy
Tool will n ot st art . Air valve closed or obs tructed. Op en val v e; cl ear any obstruc tions.
Dirt or gum deposits on
components.
Rotor van es or ot h er c om ponents
are worn.
Throttl e l ever inoperab l e. Clean thr ottle lever m ech an is m to
Bearing( s ) w orn. Disassemble and inspect bearin g.
Excess i ve or abnormal
vibration.
Abnormal sound. Loose fasteners. Check tightness of housing and
Loss of power; erratic
action.
Ratchets sufficiently, but
will not remove fastener.
Housing becomes hot
during op eration.
Severe air l eak ag e.
(Note : M inimal escap e of
air is often n or m al f or air
tools.)
Bearings w orn. Disassembl e an d ins p ect bearing.
Low air pressure. Verify compressor has proper CFM
Moistur e or obs t r uc t i on in air
hose.
Improp er siz e of air tr ans m is s i on
lines, hos es, fitti ngs , or
couplings.
Dirt or gum deposits on
components.
Rotor van es are worn. Replac e van es ( ent ire set).
Planet gears are worn. Replace planet gears.
Worn socket. Use good condition sockets.
Stripp ed nu t/bolt. Use ot h er m eans to rem o ve.
Insuff ic i ent lubr ication. Lubricate with air to ol oi l.
Worn components. Replace components as needed.
Air valve obs t r uc ted or damaged . Clean or r ep l ac e.
Housing loose or damaged. Tighten or r ep l ac e as n eeded.
Flush tool wit h gu m solvent.
If problem persists, disassemble,
clean and lubricate internal parts.
Replac e w orn c om ponents.
(Repl ac e van es as an entire set.)
ensure free movement. Replace
mechanism if needed.
Greas e or r epl ac e as n eed ed .
Greas e or r epl ac e as n eed ed .
external fasteners.
rating for tool.
Check compressor regulator
setting; set air pressure to 90 psi.
Check for loose connections.
Air supply must be clean and dry.
Clean out air h os e( s ) and remove
any kinks or bends.
Use appropriate-si zed air
lines/hoses.
Verif y prop er f itt ings/coupl ings.
Flush tool wit h gu m solvent.
Check and cl ean air filt er on
compressor.
Clean ext er n al areas of tool. If
problem persists, disassemble,
clean and lubricate internal parts.
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Replacem e nt par t s
Service parts are listed on the following pages. To order parts or reach our service department, call 1-800274-684 8 Mond ay throu gh Frid ay, 8: 00 a.m. to 5: 00 p.m. CST. Pl ease hav e the st ock num ber and s erial
number of y our t ool availabl e when you call, s o that w e m ay s er v e yo u quickly and acc urately.