Figure 35. Parallel Jaws , Flat, and Round Nose Pliers.

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or specially manufactured rubber grips. When cutting large material within

the capacity of diagonal cutting pliers (figure 34 on the previous page),

cut with the throat of the jaws, not with the points.

The tendency of

misaligning the jaws will be greatly reduced. Once the jaws are misaligned

(sprung), it will be impossible to cut fine wire. To preserve the life of

slip joint combination pliers (figure 33 on page 50), do not use them on

very hard metal.

Hard metal will wear off the teeth and the pliers will

lose their grip.

Use pliers only for the purpose for which they are

intended.

Do not try to increase the leverage of their handles by

lengthening them with sections of pipe or other extensions.

FIGURE 35.

PARALLEL JAWS, FLAT, AND ROUND NOSE PLIERS.