Dritz 16P Manual

16P
SNAP PLIERS
Instruction Guide for
3/8"& 7/16"Open-Ring Snaps
7/16"Pearl Snaps
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Fabric Preparation for
3/8" Open-Ring Snaps
Instructions for Applying 3/8" Open-Ring Snaps
16P SNAP PLIERS – 3/8" Open-Ring Snap Instructions
Use two layers of light to medium-weight fabric, reinforced with interfacing.
Mark position of snaps on topside and underside of garment.
Test a snap on swatch of fabric.
Socket Stud
2 Prongs
Pliers Tools:
Snap Parts:
Blue Stud/
Socket Holder
Red Prong
Holder
Inserting Tools:
Insert red prong holder in one side
of pliers and blue stud/ socket
holder in other side.
Applying Stud (Underside of garment):
Removing Tools:
Slip hook of gray tool remover
inside ledge of pliers and press
down to release tool.
Repeat for opposite side.
Applying Socket (Topside of garment):
1. Position prong, point side out, in red
prong holder. Position socket, raised
center out, in blue stud/socket holder.
2. Position topside of garment in pliers
with snap prong on the right side of the
garment. Center over marked position.
3. Squeeze pliers rmly to apply
snap. Check for tightness; squeeze
again, if necessary.
1. Position prong, point side out, in red
prong holder. Position stud, ball side
down, in blue stud/socket holder.
2. Position underside of garment in pliers
with prong on the wrong side of
garment. Center over marked position.
3. Squeeze pliers rmly to apply
snap. Check for tightness; squeeze
again, if necessary.
Right side
of fabric
Right side
of fabric
Right side of
fabric underside
Wrong side
of fabric
Wrong side
of fabric
Wrong side
of fabric
1. 2.
3.
1. 2.
3.

Socket Stud
2 Prongs
Pliers Tools:
Snap Parts:
Orange Stud/
Socket Holder
Yellow Prong
Holder
1. Position prong, point side out, in yellow
prong holder. Position socket, raised
center out, in orange stud/socket holder.
Fabric Preparation for
7/16" Open-Ring Snaps
Instructions for Applying 7/16" Open-Ring Snaps
16P SNAP PLIERS – 7/16" Open-Ring Snap Instructions
Use two layers of light to medium-weight fabric, reinforced with interfacing.
Mark position of snaps on topside and underside of garment.
Test a snap on swatch of fabric.
Inserting Tools:
Insert yellow prong holder in one
side of pliers and orange stud/
socket holder in other side.
Applying Stud (Underside of garment):
Removing Tools:
Slip hook of gray tool remover
inside ledge of pliers and press
down to release tool.
Repeat for opposite side.
Applying Socket (Topside of garment):
2. Position topside of garment in pliers
with snap prong on the right side of the
garment. Center over marked position.
3. Squeeze pliers rmly to apply
snap. Check for tightness; squeeze
again, if necessary.
1. Position prong, point side out, in yellow
prong holder. Position stud, ball side
down, in orange stud/socket holder.
2. Position underside of garment in pliers
with prong on the wrong side of
garment. Center over marked position.
3. Squeeze pliers rmly to apply
snap. Check for tightness; squeeze
again, if necessary.
Right side
of fabric
Right side
of fabric
Wrong side
of fabric
Wrong side
of fabric
Wrong side
of fabric
1. 2.
3.
1. 2.
3.
Right side of
fabric underside

Socket Stud
Pearl
Prong
Prong
Pliers Tools:
Snap Parts:
Orange Stud/
Socket Holder
Green Prong
Holder
Yellow Prong
Holder
Fabric Preparation for
7/16" Pearl Snaps
Instructions for Applying 7/16" Pearl Snaps
16P SNAP PLIERS – 7/16" Pearl Snap Instructions
Use two layers of light to medium-weight fabric, reinforced with interfacing.
Mark position of snaps on topside and underside of garment.
Test a snap on swatch of fabric.
Inserting Tools:
Insert orange stud/socket
holder in one side of pliers.
Applying Socket (Topside of garment):
5. Remove green pearl prong holder after
applying all pearl prongs. Slip hook of
gray tool remover inside ledge of pliers
and press down to release tool.
Right side
of fabric
Right side
of fabric
Wrong side
of fabric
1. 2. 3.
4.
5.
1. Insert green pearl prong
holder in other side
of pliers.
2. Position pearl prong, point side out, in
green pearl prong holder. Position
socket, raised center out, in orange
stud/socket holder.
3. Position topside of garment in
pliers with snap prong on the right
side of the garment. Center over
marked position.
4. Squeeze pliers rmly to apply
snap. Check for tightness;
squeeze again, if necessary.

16P SNAP PLIERS – 7/16" Pearl Snap Instructions (cont.)
Applying Stud (Underside of garment):
1. Insert yellow prong holder in
other side of pliers. (Orange
stud/socket holder remains in
opposite side of pliers.)
Removing Tools:
Slip hook of gray tool remover
inside ledge of pliers and press
down to release tool.
Repeat for opposite side.
Right side of
fabric underside
Wrong side
of fabric
Wrong side
of fabric
1. 2. 3.
4.
2. Position prong, point side out, in
yellow prong holder. Position stud,
ball side down, in orange
stud/socket holder.
3. Position underside of garment in
pliers with prong on the wrong
side of garment. Center over
marked position.
4. Squeeze pliers rmly to apply snap.
Check for tightness; squeeze again,
if necessary.

Additional Information
Storing Pliers
Replacement
Inserts
Squeeze pliers together and
hook gray tool remover at
top of pliers.
Replacement inserts have been
provided. When tools are no longer
staying in pliers well, remove worn
insert and replace with new.
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD – SMALL
PARTS. Keep away from children under 3.