The TEMCo TH0036 Ratcheting Cable Cutter can cut wire up to 1000 MCM (500mm) for Aluminum wire, 750 MCM (400mm) for Copper wire. Take BIG cutting capacity on the job without the BIG tool. Handle locking mechanism along with collapsed handle length minimize space consumed in your tool bag. Telescoping steel handles with rubber grips allow maximum leverage in tight locations. Ball-detents keep handles in place when you work or while it’s in storage. Tempered, precision-ground shear action blades. Hard, black oxide cutting head wont’ chip or flake. Ergonomic rubber handle grips allow repeated use, cutting large cables without fatigue or chafing. Silky smooth action comes from precision machined ratchet-drive and perfectly aligned frame. This cutter is a non-insulated tool. Wear eye protection during use. Do NOT use on live conductors. Wear eye protection during use. For use with Copper & Aluminum electrical wire only (such as building wire). Do NOT cut steel. Do NOT use with finely stranded cable, such as welding cable, etc.