Insulated Universal Combination Pliers, 8-Inch

12098-INS

  • Individually tested to meet or exceed ASTM F1505-10, IEC 60900: 2004, CAN/ULC-60900-09, NFPA 70E, 2012 ed., CSA Z462 for insulated tool
  • Two layers of insulation provide protection against electric shock
  • Quickly installs and removes spring-tension hose clamps
  • High-leverage design has 35-percent more cutting power and grips with either side or end of jaws for work in confined areas
  • Forged in the USA with custom, US-made tool steel for maximum durability
  • Precision machined pipe-grip for greater gripping power
  • Flame retardant, impact-resistant, bright orange outer coating
  • Integral guards help prevent hand contact with conductive parts
  • Crimping die behind hinge for superior leverage crimping non-insulated connectors, lugs and terminals
  • Induction hardened cutting knives for long life
  • Clearly marked with the official 1000-volt rating symbol
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Be protected from up to 1,000 volts of electric current when working near energized sources with Klein's 8-Inch Insulated Universal Combination Pliers. These pliers offer flame-retardant handles, a toothed pipe grip and a high-leverage design, with the rivet closer to the cutting edge for 40% greater cutting and gripping power than other pliers designs. The durable, molded insulation meets or exceeds IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505 standards for insulated tools.

Specifications
Type:
High-Leverage Pliers
Application:
ACSR, Screws, Nails and Most Hardened Wires
Special Features:
Integral Guards Help Prevent Hand Contact With Conductive Parts
Overall Length:
8.76'' (22.3 cm)
Material:
Induction Hardened Steel
Nose Type:
Universal
Jaw Length:
1.78'' (4.5 cm)
Jaw Width:
1.02'' (2.6 cm)
Jaw Thickness:
0.55'' (1.4 cm)
Knife Length:
0.711'' (1.8 cm)
Cut Style:
Side-Cutting
Joint Type:
Hot-Riveted
Handle Color:
Orange
Handle Finish:
2-Layer Insulation
Handle Length:
4.93'' (12.5 cm)
Insulated:
Yes
Standards:
IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505
Weight:
1.0 lb (0.5 kg)
UPC:
092644700934
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Warnings
  • Only use tools that are marked with the official international 1000-volt rating symbol shown above, if there is any chance that the tools will make contact with an energized source.
  • Whenever possible, always de-energize lines and equipment prior to working on or around them. Klein insulated tools are designed only to reduce the chance of injury where the tool may make contact with an energized source.
  • Do NOT touch uninsulated portion of the tool or any conductive object when either might contact an energized source.
  • Wear approved eye protection. Always inspect your tools before use. Do not use if orange coating cracks, breaks or becomes damaged. Destroy tool if white layer shows through orange layer.
  • Always inspect your tools before use. Destroy tool if insulation becomes damaged in any way.
  • Because moisture, films, or other surface contaminants are conductive, Klein insulated tools must be kept clean, dry, and free of any surface contaminants.