TM 9-243
CHAPTER 17 PLIERS AND TONGS
HOW TO CHOOSE AND USE THEM
The "types and uses" provides you with a list of some
types of pliers and tongs. These pages should help you
select the right pair to do the job.
Pages 17-3 on describe the use and care of the pliers
and tongs.
INDEX
Item
Page
Types and uses ..........................................
17-2
Slip-joint pliers ...........................................
17-2
Diagonal cutting pliers ................................
17-2
Lineman's side cutting pliers ........................
17-2
Parallel Jaw Pliers.......................................
17-2
Flat-nosed pliers ........................................
17-2
Round nosed pliers .................................... 17-2
Straight lipped flat-jaw pliers ........................
17-3
End cutting pliers .......................................
17-3
Wire strippers .............................................
17-3
Using ........................................................
17-3
Care ..........................................................
17-5
Using diagonal cutting pliers .......................
17-6
Change 3 17-1
