FLV02818-1 is only used for light-duty applications and must be used exclusively for tasks performed by rubber glove method.
Lever-type models are provided with a special reinforced fiberglass rod which operates the blades.
Levers are plastic-coated and their quick action offers linemen added cutting force to cut conductors sizes according to the below table.
    HINGED-TYPE LEVER CUTTER
    
        
            | Cat. No. | 
            Maximum 
            Conductor 
            Size | 
            Dimensions | 
            Approx. Weight (lb) | 
        
        
            Ø 
            (in) | 
            Total Weight 
            Length (ft) | 
        
        
            |  FLV02818-1 | 
            1/0 ACSR 
            Ø 10.11 mm (0.5") | 
            1.25" | 
            2.5 | 
            5.51  | 
        
    
 
    LEVER TYPE WIRE CUTTERS
    
        
            | Cat. No. | 
            Maximum 
            Conductor Size | 
            Stick Dimensions | 
            Approx. 
            Weight (lb) | 
        
        
            Ø 
            (in) | 
            Total Weight 
            Length (ft) | 
            Insul. 
            Length (ft) | 
        
        
            |  RH1871-6 | 
            1/0 ACSR 
            Ø 10.11 mm (0.4") | 
            1.25" | 
            6.5 | 
            4.0 | 
            8.82 | 
        
        
            |  RH1873-4 | 
            4/0 ACSR 
            Ø 14.31 mm (0.5") | 
            1.5" | 
            4.5 | 
            2.5 | 
            11.90 | 
        
        
            |  RH1875-4 | 
            336.8 MCM ACSR 
            Ø 18.83 mm (0.75") | 
            1.5" | 
            4.5 | 
            2.5 | 
            13.67 | 
        
        
            |  RH1875-6 | 
            336.8 MCM ACSR 
            Ø 18.83 mm (0.75") | 
            1.5" | 
            6.5 | 
            4.0 | 
            15.00 | 
        
    
 
    RATCHET CABLE CUTTERS
    
        
            | Cat. No. | 
            Maximum Conductor 
            Size | 
            Stick Dimensions | 
            Approx. Weight (lb) | 
        
        
            Ø 
            (in) | 
            Total Weight 
            Length (ft) | 
            Insul. 
            Length (ft) | 
        
        
            |  RC403-1382 | 
            556 MCM ACSR 
            Ø 23.5 mm (0.08 ft) | 
            1.5" | 
            6.5 | 
            2.5 | 
            11.46  | 
        
        
            |  RC403-1384 | 
            556 MCM ACSR 
            Ø 23.5 mm (0.08 ft) | 
            1.5" | 
            8.5 | 
            4.5 | 
            12.13 | 
        
    
 
These cutters construction with a plastic rotating system, allows the action mechanism to run smoothly over the Ritzglas® pole and a soft hinging movement of the fiberglass rod.