contents34-67-889-13141414141415151516161717181919191920-2122222324252627PREMIUM QUALITY SAFETY TOOLSVDE Side Cutters & PliersVDE ScrewdriversVDE Cable KnifeInsulated Contractors' ToolsBS8020:2002 CertificationSPECIALIST ELECTRICIANS' TOOLSRe-Threading ToolRatchet Crimping PliersAutomatic Wire StrippersVoltage SensorMains TestersUniversal Cabinet KeyPunch Down ToolTOOLS STORAGEProfessional Tool CaseHACKSAW FRAMES & BLADESFrame BladesHacksaw FramesPOWER TOOL ACCESSORIESHolesawsArborsAccessoriesDrill BitsGENERAL HAND TOOLSCutters, Snips & Locking Jaw PliersPipe Cutters & WrenchesWoodsaws & ChalklineHammersCold & Wood ChiselsTape Measures, Knives & Blades 23

premium qualitysafety toolsWhat?is?VDE?The VDE Testing and Certification Institute (Verband der Elektrotechnik) is an internationally accredited independent organisation working to ensure the safety of electrical tools and machinesWhat?products?are?VDE?certified?Only those that have been tested to strict criteria in the VDE Institute's Frankfurt-based laboratories can be issued with the VDE Certification MarkHow?are?VDE?Tools?Tested?Each tool is individually tested to 10,000V for complete assurance of safety when working on live equipment up to 1,000V ACWhy?choose?VDE?tools?They are designed specifically to reduce the risk of injury, as well as minimise the likelihood of damage to electrical circuitry How?do?I?recognise?VDE?tools?Look out for the following marks:Are?Insulated?tools?VDE?approved?'Insulated' only means that a tool is coated with a material that is not a conductor of electricity. Only VDE markedtools have passed the rigorous tests set by the VDE Testing and Certification Institution. Also beware of toolsthat claim to be VDE purely on the basis of their compliance with IEC 60900; this does not carry the assuranceof safety through independent product testing and production auditing.Caring?for?VDE?ToolsAlways visually inspect VDE tools before use. If the insulation is damaged or marked in any way, the tool shouldnot be used near live electrical circuits. To ensure satisfaction from this product, it should be kept clean andcarefully stored in a contaminant free, dry environment.IEC 60900:2004This shows compliance with VDEregulations concerning safety requirements. Confirms safetywith regards to electrical,mechanical, thermal, toxicological, radiological andother hazardsThe double triangle and voltageshow that the tool is suitable forworking on energised parts at the stated voltageAn international standard that includes detailed requirements for the design of insulated tools,eg the thickness of the protective insulation and the testing programme required onthis material1000V23PREMIUM?QUALITY?SAFETY?TOOLS