
Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
24-inch Pneumatic Planishing Hammer
Model PH-24T
JET
427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M-756121
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision B1 08/2018
www.jettools.com Copyright © 2015 JET

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THIS MACHINE.
WARNING – To reduce risk of injury:
1. Read and understand the entire owner’s
manual before attempting assembly or
operation.
2. Read and understand the warnings posted
on the machine and in this manual. Failure
to comply with all of these warnings may
cause serious injury.
3. Replace the warning labels if they become
obscured or removed.
4. This planishing hammer is designed and
intended for use by properly trained and
experienced personnel only. If you are not
familiar with the proper and safe operation of
a planishing hammer, do not use until proper
training and knowledge have been obtained.
5. Do not use this planish ing hammer for other
than its intended use. If used for other
purposes, JET, dis claim s any real or im plied
warranty and holds its elf harmles s from any
injury that may result from that use.
6. Always wear approved safety glasses/face
shields while using this pl anishing hammer.
Everyday eyeglasses only have impact
resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses.
7. Before operating this planishing hammer,
remove tie, rings, watches and other jewelry,
and roll sleeves up past the elbows.
Remove all loose cl othing and confine long
hair. Non-slip footwear or anti-skid floor
strips are recommended.
8. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during
extended periods of operation.
9. Do not operate this machine while tired or
under the influence of dr ugs, alcohol or any
medication.
10. Make certain the machine is properly
grounded.
11. Make all machine adjustments or
maintenance with the machine unplugged
from the power source.
12. Remove adjusting ke ys an d wrench es . F orm
a habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the
machine before turning it on. .
13. Check damaged par ts. Before fur ther use of
the machine, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting
and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced.
14. Provide for adequate space surrounding
work area and non-glare, overhead lighting.
15. Keep the floor around the machine clean
and free of scrap material, oil and grease.
16. Don't use in dangerous environment. Don't
use power tools in dam p or wet locations, or
expose them to rain. Keep work area well
lighted.
17. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work
area. Keep children away.
18. Make your workshop child proof with
padlocks, master switches or by removing
starter keys.
19. G ive your work undivided atten tion. Looking
around, carrying on a conversation and
“horse-play” are car e les s a c ts that c an res u lt
in serious injury.
20. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
21. Use the right tool at t he correct speed and
feed rate. Do not force a tool or at tachment
to do a job for which it was not designed.
The right tool will do the j ob better and m ore
safely.
22. Use recommended accessories; improper
accessories may be hazardous.
23. Maintain tools with care. Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories.
24. Disconnect tools before servicing or
changing accessories.
25. Use leather gloves when handling sheet
metal.
26. Keep hands, fingers and arms away from
the hammer and anvil during operation.
27. Do not exceed the maximum rated air
pressure to the regulator.
28. Disconnect t ool from air supply when not in
use.
29. T urn off the mac hine before clea ning. Use a
brush or compres sed air to rem ove chips or
debris — do not use your hands.

30. Do not stand on the m achine. Serious injury
could occur if the machine tips over.
31. Never leave the machine running
unattended. Turn the power off and do not
leave the machine until it comes to a
complete stop.
32. Rem ove loose items and unnecessar y work
pieces from the area before starting the
machine.
WARNING: This product can expose you
to chemicals including lead which is known to
the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or o ther reproductive harm . For
more information go to http://www.
65warnings.ca. gov.
WARNING: Some dust, fumes and gases
created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, welding and other construction
activities contain chemicals known to the
State of California to c ause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead based paint
• crystalline silica from bricks, cement and
other masonry products
• arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber
Your risk of exposure varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To
reduce your exposure to these chemicals,
work in a well-ventilated ar ea and work with
approved safety equipment, such as dust
masks that are spec ifically designed to filter
out microscopic particles. For more
information go to http:// www.p65warn ings.ca.
gov/ and http:// www.p65warnings.ca.gov/
wood.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or
possible machine damage.
This means that if pr ecautions ar e not heeded, it may result i n serious injur y or poss ibly
even death.
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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................... 2
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................... 4
Specifications for PH-24T Planishing Hammer ............................................................................................. 5
Features and Terminology ............................................................................................................................ 6
Unpacking, Mounting and Assem bl y ............................................................................................................. 7
Operation....................................................................................................................................................... 7
Changing Dies ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................. 8
Assembly Drawing for PH-24T Planishing Hammer ..................................................................................... 9
Parts List for PH-24T Planishing Hammer .................................................................................................. 10
Warranty and Service .................................................................................................................................. 12
Introduction
This manual is pro vided by JET, covering the saf e operation and maintenance procedures for the JET
PH-24T Planishing Ham mer. This manual contains ins t r uctions on i ns tal lat ion , safety precautions, general
operating procedures , maintenance instruc tions and parts breakdown. T his machine has been d esigned
and constructed to provide consistent, long-term operation if used in accordance with instructions set
forth in this manual. If there are any questions or comments, please cont act either your loca l supplier or
JET. JET can also be reached at our web site: www.jettools.com.
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