JET JCT-2610 Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

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Pne umatic R ivet Bust er

#550610, JC T- 261 0
#550611, JC T- 261 1
#550612, JC T- 261 2

JCT-2611 shown

Operation & Parts Manual

M-550610

Edition 1

07/2016

427 New Sanford Road

LaVergne, TN 37086

Ph.: 800-274-6848

www.jettools.com

Copyright © 2016 JET

JET

Safety warnings

General air tool warnings

1. Read and understand this entire manual
before at t em pt i ng assembl y or op er ati on.

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 area of tool.

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 prod uc 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 r educe
your exp osure to th ese chemic als, wor k in a
well-ventilated area and work wit h 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 c ontinually 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 recomm end ed .

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 an d 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 distanc e 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 comf ort or f atig ue.

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 aut i on.

30. Use only recommended accessories;
improp er accessories may be haz ardous.

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 tool. These can pr es ent ris k 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 warni ng s for Rivet Busters

35. This rivet bus t er is desi gned and int ended f or
use by properly trained and experienced
personn el only. If you ar e not familiar with the
proper and safe operation of a pneumatic rivet
buster, do not us e until prop er training and
knowledge have b een obtained.

36. Use only correct working steel with proper
shank and dimensions for this rivet buster,
and that have a sharp cutting edge. Make sure
steel is secured in rivet buster before pressing
throttle lever.

37. Disconnect machine from air supply before
changi ng wor ki ng st eel.

38. D o not point wor king st eel towar d yours elf or
bystanders.

39. H old steel f irml y agains t work s urf ace befor e
pre s sing throttle lever.

40. Always grip rivet buster with both hands.

41. Direct tool exhaust away from yourself and
others.

42. A wor king steel may bec ome hot and caus e
burns if touched. A llow steel to c ool before
removal or adj us tm en t s .

Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:

fatal, injury.

possible tool damage.

This m eans that i f preca utions are not heed ed, it m ay result i n seriou s, 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
JCT- 2610 series Rivet B us t er . T his man u al contai ns i ns t r uc tions on s afety pr ec au ti ons , general op er at ing
procedu res, maint enance pr ocedures and parts breakdow n. Y ou r tool has been desig n ed and construc ted
to provide consistent, long-term operation if used in accordance with the 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 operat or an d b yst anders shou ld be first pri or it y.

If ther e ar e questions or comments , p lease c ont act your local supp li e r or J E T . J E T can also be reac h 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.

Register your product online -

http://www.jettools.com/us/en/service-and-support/warranty/registration/

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Tool speci fic at io ns

Model nu mb er JCT-2610

Stock number 550610
Bore 1-3/16 in. (30mm)
Piston stroke 11 in. (279mm)
Impa ct rate (blows per minute) 850
Rivet capacity 1-1/4 in.
Energy per blow @90psi 80 lbf•ft
Average air consumption 44 CFM
Air inlet 1/2 in. NPT
Air hose minimum ins id e diameter 1/2 in.
Required air pressure 90 psi (6.2 bar)
Vibrati on val ue 14 m/s2 15 m/s2 15 m/s2
Noise lev el 1 95-100 dB
Overall length 25-1/2 in. (279mm)
Handle D-style, drop-forged
Retainer style Jumbo 11X
Housing material Steel
Required oil Air Tool Oil (or ISO VG32/SAE 10W equivalent)
Net weight 33 lb. (15 kg)
Shippin g w ei ght 35 lb. (15.9 kg)

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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 condit ions var y, this inf ormat i on is inten ded to al l ow the user t o make a bett er es tim ation of t he
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.

JCT-2611

550611

8 in. (203mm)
1,140
1-1/8 in.
60 lbf•ft
44 CFM

22-1/2 in. (572mm)

30 lb. (14kg)
32 lb. (13. 6 kg)

JCT-2612

550612

6 in. (153mm)
1,560
1-1/16 in.
45 lbf•ft
50 CFM

20-1/2 in. (522mm)

26 lb. (12 kg)
28 lb. (12. 7 kg)

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