Cuts copper and aluminum communications power cable up to 2 in THKHeavy duty jaw designRatchet provides up to 5X the mechanical advantage over manual cuttersNever use any H.K. Porter® cutters on electrified circuits, wire or cableJaw keeper prevents jaws from spreading while under heavy loadShear-cut bladesRatchet and chain increase cutting pressure as handles open and closeCuts hard cable, ACSR, ACAR, ZEBRA and self-supporting telephone cableModerate pressure needed to open and close handlesCan be used effectively with short strokes in confined spacesIncreased mechanical advantage over manual cuttersNot recommended for cutting insulated copper or aluminum cable