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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.

(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 sur

face 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

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.

Pliers

See page 310 for additional information on warnings.