User guide

WARNING: This product, when used for soldering and similar applications, produces chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: By-products of the combustion of the fuel used by this product contain chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
WARNING: The Department of Transportation Hazardous Material Regulations forbid the carriage
of butane or other flammable gas products on passenger aircraft. Do not pack this item or any
other flammable gas item, in any checked or carry-on luggage.
Warnings
To reduce the risk of injury or
property damage, READ AND
UNDERSTAND the following
warnings:
1. To prevent fire or damage to work
surfaces, be sure hot air exhaust
opening is positioned up. Hot air
comes out of the exhaust opening
in the tip. Keep combustibles and
hands away from the opening.
2. To prevent fuel tank leakage, do
not store in environmental area
that exceeds 104°F/40°C (such
as car dashboard or trunk, direct
sun, glove compartment, or other
enclosed, unventilated areas).
3. Be sure to turn “ON/OFF” switch to
“OFF” after use.
4. Do not perform maintenance or re-
pair unless unit is completely cool.
Be certain “ON/OFF” lever is “OFF”.
5. Wait for tips to cool before chang-
ing. Keep hands and combustibles
from tip area while in use.
6. When soldering or desoldering
always review material safety data
sheets (MSDS) for recommended
precautions for safe handling and
use of solder, solder paste, flux,
conformal coatings and any other
chemicals.
7. Store away from, and do not use
in the presence of children.
8. Keep protective cap on unit while
not in use.
9. Use only in well-ventilated area.
Continuous or extended use
indoors should be done only with
a local exhaust ventilation to the
outside.
10. Do not expose to open flame or
other sources of high temperature.
11. To prevent clouding of window,
do not use alcohol or alcohol-
based cleaner.
12. Use only Master Appliance
Ultratane Butane Fuel to insure
maximum safety and perfor-
mance. MSDS upon request.
13. Always use safety glasses or
goggles.
14. Do not fill gas or store near open
flame, heater, furnace or com-
bustible materials.
15. Do not misuse, abuse, alter or tamper.
16. It is your responsibility to follow
your governmental regulations
when disposing of this unit.
NOTE: When operating in extremes
of temperature (hot or cold), at high
altitude, ignition may be difficult
due to the variation of gas pressure
caused by these extremes. Gas
control settings will also be affected
and will vary from those under normal
conditions. If difficulties are experi-
enced, please contact our Customer
Service Department who will advise
on adjustment.
Important Safety Instructions