{"product_id":"petstore-direct-tool-care-do-and-do-not-form","title":"Tool Care Do’s \u0026 Don’ts Form by PetStore.Direct","description":"\u003cp\u003ePetStore.Direct Tool Care Do’s \u0026amp; Don’ts Form \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo’s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintain Shear Tension\u003c\/strong\u003e: Keep proper tension on shears to avoid folding or catching. 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