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Pliers
PLIERS

Strippers, Cutters, and Crimpers KLEIN QUALITY PLIERS CUTTING EDGES

Klein pliers are made of the finest U.S. steel alloy. Forged, precision machined,
Knife-edge descriptions refer to the angle of the outside cutting edges of the knives when fully closed.
hardened, and carefully tempered for maximum strength, Klein pliers provide
exceptional performance and durability.
All pliers mating surfaces and dimensions are precision machined and hot riveted for Standard Cutting Edges
uniformly smooth opening and closing action. Cutting knives are manufactured for Cuts hard wire. Found on all Klein side-cutters,
Drivers and Wrenches each is used.
long-lasting edges and are designed to perfectly align and meet according to the way
long-nose, and on most diagonal-cutting pliers.
Side-cutting and long-nose pliers with side cutters have knives that meet at the hinge
first and then meet at least one-half of the knife length. Diagonal-cutting pliers meet at
the tip first and then meet at least one-half of the knife length. Semi-Flush Cutting Edges
These precise knife-closing designs increase knife life and facilitate resharpening.
Closely cuts medium wire. Found on select diagonal-
Conduit Tools and Measurement Klein pliers are individually adjusted to meet performance standards far exceeding cutting pliers.
application requirements – ensuring that nothing less than outstanding quality ever
carries the Klein name.
USING PLIERS Full-Flush Cutting Edges

Close, flat cutting of soft wire only. Found on select
A professional knows all the rules about using pliers, but a review of the following diagonal-cutting pliers.
Tool Kits points may help you recall any you may have forgotten.
1. Never use pliers to do another tool’s job. Pliers should not be used as a hammer or
pry tool or a wrench. Using pliers instead of the proper tools risks damaging the work,
injuring yourself, and losing time.
2. Never push pliers beyond their capacity. Bending stiff wire with light pliers or the PLIERS DIMENSIONS
Safety, PPE and Comfort When you need greater leverage, use pliers with greater leverage. Don’t extend the All Klein pliers are listed with necessary dimensions in both inches and centimeters.
tip of needle-nose pliers can spring or break them. Use a stronger, blunt-nose pliers.
length of the pliers handles. Bolts should be cut with a bolt cutter, and large cable
The following drawings of six basic types of
with a cable cutter.
pliers are keyed by letter to the dimensions A – Overall Length D – Jaw Thickness
3. Never expose pliers to excessive heat. Direct flame on metal can ruin the tool. given for each pliers listed. All dimensions B – Jaw Length E – Knife Length
Cutting pliers are especially vulnerable to high, direct heat as it may change the are subject to commercial tolerances. C – Jaw Width F – Point Thickness
material properties of the tool.
Jobsite Accessories 4. Never cut hardened wire with ordinary pliers. Pliers should not be used for cutting
hardened wire unless they are specifically recommended for this use.
5. Never rock pliers from side to side when cutting wire…and never bend the wire 1. 2.
back and forth against the cutting knives. Either practice can dull or nick the cutting D D
edges. Cut wire at a right angle only. If it won’t cut readily, the knives may need C
sharpening, or you may need pliers with greater leverage.
Tool Storage 6. Never cut any wire or metal unless your eyes are protected. Goggles or other B E A C B
protective devices are an absolute must. Don’t take shortcuts. Operate safely...
the professional way.
7. Never cut any wire or metal unless your fellow workers’ eyes are also protected. 3. 4. A
The wire that doesn’t get you may get someone else. Think about the “other guy"
Voice/Data/Video as well as yourself. TM E D D C F
8. Never depend on plastic-dipped handles to insulate you from electricity.
Plastic-dipped and Journeyman handles are intended for comfort and a firmer grip
only. They are not intended for protection against electric shock. Never use any pliers
or cutting tools on live electrical circuits. Only use insulated tools that are marked with
the official inter national 1000-volt rating symbol if there is any chance that the tool C B E A
will make contact with an energized source. B A
Test and Measurement PLIERS CATALOG NUMBER PREFIXES/SUFFIXES 5. 6.

“D" (Prefix) – Indicates the pliers have plastic-dipped handles for comfort,
D D
NOT for protection against electrical shock.
F
“HD" (Prefix) – Indicates the pliers have heavy-duty plastic-dipped handles to
Power Tools and Accessories provide an extra level of user comfort, NOT for protection against electrical shock. C B E A C F B
“J" (Prefix) – Indicates the pliers have state-of-the-art dual material molded
Journeyman™ handles for a softer, more comfortable grip on the outer surface
and a harder, more durable grip on the inner surface and handle ends, NOT for
protection against electrical shock. A
Pliers dimensions shown are accurate within accepted commercial tolerances, which
“C" (Suffix) – Indicates the pliers have a coil spring in the handles allow slight variations that normally result from forging and grinding operations.
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