You sound like a bloody dentist
You require an extended 10mm socket to adjust the front hand brake cable, not a pair of pliers, but this should only be done once the rear handbrake shoes are adjusted.
Best to do what Craig suggested earlier and adjust up the rear brake shoes albeit his procedure was a bit vague to say the least but good effort none the less.
If you require clerification on how to adjust up the rear handbrake shoes then just give me a shout or if you wish to simply proceed armed with pliers in hand, then good luck to you mate.