I. Purpose & Scope

To safely and effectively provide instruction on the inspection and proper use of bolt cutters.

II. Definitions

Standard PPE – High Viz Garment, Hard Hat, Z-87.1 Safety Glasses, Gloves, Pants, Work Boots

III. Process

NOTE: Work instruction does not supplement the manual. For specific instructions for the exact model please refer to the owner’s manual. 

A. Potential Hazards

• Cut Hazards
• Flying Object Hazards

B. PPE

• Standard PPE

C. Inspection

1. Inspect for rust and damage to the blades

D. Use

1. Adjust the jaw gap before cutting.
2. Grasp the handles with both hands and hold the cutter with the jaws facing away from you.
3. Pull the handles apart as far as possible to fully open the jaws of the cutter.
4. Position the middle of the cutting edges around the object you plan to cut. The edges should be at right angles to the object.
5. Hold the handles firmly, and bring them together to apply pressure to cut through the object.

E. Maintenance

No maintenance required for this tool.