At first glance, pliers hand tools may seem easy to use but if you actually start experimenting without any experience, you will definitely end up hurting yourself. In fact, almost 90% of the injuries that take place during the course of DIY projects are due to pliers as hand tools. Hand Riveter

This is mainly because people either don't know how to buy these tools or they don't know how to use them. What you should do is keep the following tips in mind:

Firstly, if you are working with electricity and the system is particularly complex, we can assume that you will be dealing with a decent range of voltages. In case the car battery happens to go above a certain limit as far as the amperage is concerned and you aren't prepared, you won't know what hit you and since you will be within close proximity to the car, you can't take any chances. Certain hazards can be reduced if you ensure that a rubber covering exists between the pliers hand tool's handle and your hand. In case you are comfortable working with such pliers that don't have this covering, you can use Google to find out how you can apply the casing on your own. Basically, no matter what you do- do not be foolish enough to work without insulation.

Secondly, if you are working with nuts and bolts, never make the mistake of taking the help of slip joint pliers hand tools. If you do, you may either end up putting too much effort and spraining your wrist or breaking the bones in your hand altogether. This is mainly because the hand tool will not be strong enough to move the bolts and if you force it, it will either slip and fall or your hand will jerk backwards and get caught in something or the other. As you can see, using pliers isn't too easy so if you are a beginner in the field, it is highly recommended that you get some training beforehand. Side Cut Pliers

You can either read through instructions on the net, purchase e-books or watch video tutorials. The last option is considered to be the best because it will allow you to rewind and stop as and when you please. This way, you will be able to learn at your own pace and ensure that you have all the details down pat.