Cleaning and Lubricating Tools

Tools, Materials and Equipment Needed

1. Tools 3. Personal Protective Equipment
• Pliers (PPE)
• Wire Stripper • Mask
• Gloves
2. Materials • Goggles
• Soft rug
• Brush
• Oil or WD40
 Steps in Cleaning and Lubricating Pliers
1.Spray WD-40 on the rusty or grimy pliers. Spray generously on the jaws and
on the joint
2.Open and close the handles to allow the rust removal oil to penetrate the joint.
3.Now let the pliers stay for about 15 minutes to allow WD-40 to act on the rust.
4.Use a rag or a light abrasive to wipe off the gunk from the pliers.
5.Scrub the serrated jaws with an old toothbrush to remove all the grime.
6.Open and close the jaws repeatedly and wipe off the gunk coming out of the
joint.
7.If there are still some rusty parts, spray more WD-40 oil on them and repeat
the steps.
8.Wipe the pliers clean with a piece of cloth and apply a light coat of machine
oil to prevent corrosion in the future.
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 How to keep your pliers from rusting.
• Clean pliers regularly and wipe them dry every time.
• Avoid leaving pliers outside at night. Always count your tools after
a day of work to make sure they are all in the tool box.
• Wipe dry your pliers after use or after cleaning
• Apply a thin coat of machine oil on the metallic parts of your pliers
• Store pliers in a dry place. Use a desiccant such as silica gel to
absorb moisture in the storage space.
• Avoid using pliers in an acidic environment as that will accelerate
corrosion.
• Clean and service all your pliers at least once a month.