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Bolt Cutter, Steel Handle, 42-Inch
63342 - spec sheet
Warnings
- Always wear approved eye protection.
- NOT insulated. Will NOT protect against electrical shock.
Features
- Forged, alloy tool steel jaws are precision ground for sure, efficient cutting and long life
- Cutting capacities for soft and medium materials is up to Brinell 300, Rockwell C31
- Lockplate reinforcement prevents jaw bolts from loosening or turning, keeps jaws in correct alignment
- Cutting capacities for hard materials is up to Brinell 400, Rockwell C42
- Handles have heavy vinyl grips with flat grips ends for 90-degree cuts
- All-purpose, center-cut jaws for soft, medium, and hard metals
63342 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Handle Color:
- Red
- Handle Material:
- Steel
- Hard Material Cutting Max Capacity:
- 1/2" (1.3 cm)
- Overall Length:
- 42" (106.7 cm)
- Replacement Blade:
- 63842
- Soft Medium Cutting Max Capacity:
- 11/16" (1.87 cm)
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Hand Tools
- Product Subgroup:
- Pliers & Cutters
- Product Height:
- 1.0000 in
- Product Weight:
- 19.2000 lbs
- Product Width:
- 1.0000 in
- Product Depth:
- 42.0000 in
- Product Type:
- Bolt Cutter
Klein Tools 63342 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can I use the Klein 63342 bolt cutter on live electrical work?
No. The 63342 is not insulated and will not protect against electrical shock. Treat it as a mechanical cutter only, de-energize before cutting, and wear approved eye protection. If you need to work on or near energized conductors you need a tool rated and marked for insulated use.
2) What do I order when the jaws on my Klein 63342 bolt cutter dull out?
The replacement blade for the 63342 is Klein part 63842. The jaws are forged alloy tool steel, precision ground, and a lockplate reinforcement keeps the jaw bolts from loosening or turning so the jaws stay in alignment. For a maintenance shop that cuts regularly, keeping one 63842 set on the shelf avoids pulling the tool out of service.
3) Is a 42-inch bolt cutter a one-person tool, or do I need two hands and room to swing?
At 42 inches overall and 19.2 pounds, the 63342 is a two-handed, braced cutter. You need roughly four feet of handle sweep, so it is not the choice for cutting inside a crowded panel, a ceiling cavity, or a tight chase. The long handles are what deliver the leverage for 1/2 inch hard stock; for confined work a shorter cutter is the better tool.
4) Can I cut flush against a wall or floor with this bolt cutter?
Yes, within reason. The jaws are center-cut, and the handles have heavy vinyl grips with flat grip ends so you can stand the tool up and drive it for 90-degree cuts, which is how you take a padlock shackle or a protruding anchor bolt down close to the surface.
5) Are the handles on the Klein 63342 steel or fiberglass?
Steel handles, finished with red vinyl grips. Steel takes the force a 42-inch cutter generates without flexing, and the vinyl grips give you something to hold and flat ends to bear down on for square cuts.
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Does the Klein Tools 63342 come with a warranty?
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