Dritz 984P Manual

984P
PLASTIC SNAP PLIERS
Instruction Guide for
Size 20 Round, Star, Heart and Flower Plastic Snaps
©2017 Prym Consumer USA Inc.
950 Brisack Rd. • Spartanburg, SC 29303
www.dritz.com

984P Plastic Snap Pliers – Round, Star and Heart Instructions
Fabric Preparation
for Round, Star, and
Heart Snaps
Instructions for Applying Round, Star and Heart Plastic Snaps
Instructions for Making Holes in Fabric
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.
Pliers Tools:
Snap Parts:
Inserting Tools:
Insert small side of metal die base
into the pressing head. Insert metal
die base in one side of pliers and
coral cap holder in other side.
Applying Decorative Cap & Stud (Topside of garment):
1. Insert prong of decorative cap
into hole.
2. Place stud over prong. 3. Position decorative cap in coral
cap holder.
4. Squeeze pliers rmly to apply snap. Check
for tightness; if necessary, rotate pliers and
squeeze again to completely atten post.
Wrong side of fabric
2.
Awl:
Protective Cover:
Remove protective cover from point of awl. Replace for storage.
Making Holes:
1. Center point of awl over mark.
2. Push awl through fabric to make a small hole.
Heart:
Round:
Star:
Cap SocketRound
Cap
Stud
Coral Cap Holder
Pressing Head
Metal Die Base
Wrong side
of fabric Right side
of fabric
1.
Wrong side of fabric
3.
Wrong side
of fabric
Right side
of fabric
4.

984P Plastic Snap Pliers – Round, Star and Heart Instructions (cont.)
Instructions for Applying Flower Snaps
984P Plastic Snap Pliers – Flower Instructions
Pliers Tools:
Snap Parts:
Removing Tools:
Slip hook of gray tool remover
inside ledge of pliers and press
down to release tool.
Repeat for opposite side.
Fabric Preparation for
Flower Plastic Snaps
Instructions for Making Holes in Fabric
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.
Awl:
Protective Cover:
Remove protective cover from point of awl. Replace for storage.
Making Holes:
1. Center point of awl over mark.
2. Push awl through fabric to make a small hole.
Inserting Tools:
Insert small side of metal die base
into the pressing head. Insert metal
die base in one side of pliers and
coral cap holder in other side.
Applying Round Cap & Socket (Underside of garment):
1. Insert prong of round cap into
hole.
2. Place socket over prong. 3. Position round cap in coral cap
holder.
4. Squeeze pliers rmly to apply snap. Check
for tightness; squeeze again, if necessary.
Right side of fabric
2.
Right side
of fabric Wrong side
of fabric
1.
Right side of fabric
3.
Right side
of fabric
Wrong side
of fabric
Brown Cap
Holder
Pressing
Head
Metal
Die Base
Cap SocketRound
Cap
Stud
4.

984P Plastic Snap Pliers – Round, Star and Heart Instructions (cont.) 984P Plastic Snap Pliers – Flower Instructions (cont.)
Coral Cap Holder
Inserting Tool:
Insert coral cap holder into pliers.
Removing Tools:
Slip hook of gray tool remover
inside ledge of pliers and press
down to release tool.
Repeat for opposite side.
Applying Decorative Cap & Stud (Topside of garment):
1. Insert prong of decorative cap
into hole.
5. Remove brown cap holder after
applying all decorative snaps.
Metal die base will remain in
tool. Slip hook of gray tool
remover inside ledge of pliers
and press down to release tool
2. Place stud over prong. 3. Position decorative cap in
brown cap holder.
4. Squeeze pliers rmly to apply snap. Check
for tightness; if necessary, rotate pliers and
squeeze again to completely atten post.
Wrong side of fabric
2.
Wrong side
of fabric Right side
of fabric
1.
Wrong side of fabric
3.
Wrong side
of fabric
Right side
of fabric
5.
4.
Applying Round Cap & Socket (Underside of garment):
1. Insert prong of round cap into
hole.
2. Place socket over prong. 3. Position round cap in coral cap
holder.
4. Squeeze pliers rmly to apply snap. Check
for tightness; squeeze again, if necessary.
Right side of fabric
2.
Right side
of fabric Wrong side
of fabric
1.
Right side of fabric
3.
Right side
of fabric
Wrong side
of fabric
4.

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: Small parts. Keep away from
children under 3 years old. NOT A TOY.