Cut Sheet

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See page 296 for additional information on warnings.
All dimensions are in inches and (millimeters).
Introduction – Pliers
Klein Quality
Klein pliers are made of the finest U.S. steel alloy. They are forged, precision
machined, hardened, and carefully tempered for maximum strength. Klein
pliers provide exceptional performance and durability.
All pliers mating surfaces and dimensions are precision machined for
faultless performance. Pliers halves are precision machined and hot riveted
for uniformly smooth opening and closing action. Cutting knives are
manufactured for long-lasting edges and perfect alignment.
The cutting knives on all Klein pliers are designed to meet according to the
way each is used. 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.
These precise knife-closing designs increase knife life and
facilitate resharpening.
Klein pliers are individually adjusted to meet performance standards far
exceeding application requirements – ensuring that nothing less than
outstanding quality ever carries the Klein name.
Pliers Catalog Number Prefixes/Suffixes
“D” (Prefix) – Indicates the pliers have plastic-dipped handles. Plastic-dipped
handles are for comfort, NOT for protection against electrical shock.
“HD” (Prefix) – Indicates the pliers have heavy-duty plastic-dipped handles.
Heavy-duty plastic-dipped handles provide an extra level of user comfort and
are NOT for protection against electrical shock.
“ J ” (Prefix) – Indicates the pliers have Journeyman™ handles. State-of-
the-art dual material molding that allows for a softer, more comfortable
grip on the outer surface and a harder, more durable grip on the inner
surface and handle ends.
“C” (Suffix) – Indicates the pliers have a coil spring in the handles for
self-opening action.
A professional knows all the rules about using pliers, but a review of the
following 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, damaging yourself, and losing time.
2. Never push pliers beyond their capacity. Bending stiff wire with light
pliers or the tip of needle-nose pliers can spring them or break them. Use a
stronger, blunt-nose pliers. When you need greater leverage, use pliers with
greater leverage. Don’t extend the length of the pliers handles. Bolts should
be cut with a bolt cutter, and large cable with a cable cutter.
3. Never expose pliers to excessive heat. Direct flame on metal can ruin
the tool. Cutting pliers are especially vulnerable to high, direct heat.
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 back and forth against the cutting knives. Either practice can dull
or nick the cutting edges. Cut wire at a right angle only. If it won’t cut readily,
the knives may need sharpening, or you may need pliers with
greater leverage.
6. Never cut any wire or metal unless your eyes are protected. Goggles
or other 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.
The wire that doesn’t get you may get someone else. Think about
the “other guy” as well as yourself.
8. Never depend on plastic-dipped handles to insulate you from electricity.
Plastic-dipped and Journeyman
TM
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 will make contact with an
energized source.
Using Pliers
Pliers Cutting Edges
Knife-edge descriptions refer to the angle of the outside cutting edges of the knives when fully closed.
Semi-Flush Cutting Edges
Closely cuts medium wire. Found on
select Klein diagonal cutting pliers.
Standard Cutting Edges
Cuts hard wire. Found on all Klein
side cutters, long nose, and on most
diagonal-cutting pliers.
Full-Flush Cutting Edges
Close, flat cutting of soft wire only.
Found on select diagonal-cutting pliers.
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