User manual

- Make certain that the rated power stated on the machine’s rated plate agrees with the local
mains voltage before connecting the machine to the mains.
- Make sure that the tip is correctly fitted before heating the soldering iron It must be fastened
tightly with the clamping screw.
- We recommend that you work in the vicinity of the mains socket so that you can quickly pull
the plug from the socket in the event of an emergency.
- Be sure to disconnect the machine from the mains after finishing work.
- Allow the soldering iron to cool down completely after use before you put it away. Rest the
device on the stand provided or on a non-flammable surface during breaks or after finishing
work. Do not leave the soldering unsupervised until it has cooled down completely. Do not
cool the soldering iron by rinsing it with water!
- Do not use the soldering iron if the handle, the mains cable or the mains plug are damaged.
Never open the soldering iron’s housing!
- Do not expose the soldering iron to moisture or rain.
- The device may only be used indoors.
- Make sure that no liquids can enter the device.
- Do not touch the tip while during operation - danger of burns!
- The soldering tip may only be removed when it is cool and when the soldering iron is off. Slide
the new soldering tip into the soldering iron as far as it will go and fasten it with the clamping
screw. Do not use unnecessary force.
- Never heat up the soldering iron without a soldering tip fitted.
- Use the device only in well ventilated rooms. Toxic fumes can be produced when soldering
which can lead to damage to the mucous membranes and/or chronic respiratory illness..
- Do not eat or drink whilst soldering as solder can contain lead. Always wash your hands
thoroughly after finishing work.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or lack of experience and knowledge; unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
- Caution:The soldering iron must be stored in the soldering stand when not in use.
- Caution, hot:The soldering stand can become hot when the soldering iron is placed in it. Danger
of burns!
- To reduce the risk of fire, place the soldering iron only in to its holder or on to a non-flammable
surface when it is not in use.
- The soldering iron is fitted with a special mains cable, which may not be damaged. When
working, take care not to touch the mains cable with the hot soldering iron. Damaged mains
cables can not be replaced. Never operate the soldering iron if the mains cable is damaged.
Instead, dispose of it safely as described in the ‘Recycling’ section of this manual.
Operational safety instructions for your
soldering iron
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SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL
= Butt joints
= Heating pipes
= Not suitable for aluminium
= Avoid contact with your skin
= Do not inhale poisonous fumes
= For radio / TV work
= For electrical cables
= Wear eye
protection
= Wear a dust
mask
= Wear protec-
tive gloves
= Read the
operating
manual
= Caution
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