TM 9-243
USING DIAGONAL CUTTING PLIERS
WEAR EYE PROTECTION, KEEP FINGERS
AWAY FROM JAWS AND CUTTING EDGES
CAUTION
Use diagonal cutting pliers only for
cutting.
NOTE
The following procedure for the
removal of a cotter pin is not the only
use of a diagonal cutting pliers.
1. Position cutters so the rounded end (1) of the cotter
pin is between the cutting jaws.
2. Close the cutting jaws by applying pressure to the
handles (2). This will shear off the end of the cotter pin
(3).
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