Pliers safety tips

• pliers should not be used for cutting hardened wire unlessSpecifically manufactured for this purpose.
• Never expose pliers to excessive heat. This may draw the temper And ruin the tool.
• Always cut at right handles. Never rock from side to side or bend The wire back and forth against the cutting edges.
• Don’t bend stiff wire with light pliers. Needle nose pliers Can be damaged by using the tips to bend to large a wire.
  
  

Use a sturdier tool.

• Never use pliers as a hammer nor hammer on the handles.
  They may crack or break, or edges may be nicked by such abuse
• Never extend the length of handles to secure greater leverage.Use large pair of pliers or a bolt cutter.
• Pliers should not be used on nuts or bolts. A wrench will do the job better and with less risk of damage to the fastener.
• Oil pliers occasionally. A drop of oil at the hinge will lengthen tool life and assure easy operation.

Safety glasses or goggles should be worn when cutting wire, etc. to protect eyes.