JLG M450 ANSI Service Manual - Manual (Page 141)

SECTION 4 - BOOM & PLATFORM
3121127 – JLG Lift – 4-29
3. To remove a link, the rivets holding the links together
must be removed. Use a right-angle pneumatic die
grinder with a ¼” ball double cut bur attachment.
MOVE THE CABLES/HOSES OUT OF THE WAY DURING THE
GRINDING PROCESS TO PROTECT THEM. KEEP THE HOSES AND
CABLES COVERED TO PREVENT ANY DEBRIS FROM GETTING ON
THEM.
4. insert the tool into the rolled over end of the rivet as
shown. Grind out the middle of the rivet until the
rolled over part of the rivet falls off. Repeat this step
for all the rivets that must be removed.