How to Use Pliers
Pliers are a handy tool to have around. Use them correctly for your safety and comfort.
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- Machine Oil
- Pliers
- Machine Oil
- Pliers
- 1Choose the right tool for the job. Using your pliers as a hammer may not only damage the tool but could cause you injury.
- 2Use good quality tools and inspect them for defects before using them. Replace worn or defective tools.
- 3Maintain your tools. Oil your pliers and wire cutters with a drop of oil on the hinge. Be sure that the jaws are clean and the teeth are sharp. Worn or greasy jaws are more likely to slip.
- 4Never stick your fingers between the grips and always keep your wrist straight when using pliers.
- 5Protect your tools from extreme heat, which can expand the metal and cause dangerous structural problems
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