User manual

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USING THE SOLDERING IRON
1. Ensure that the rated voltage stated on the rating label is the same as the local mains voltage.
2. Carefully check the tip (2) before switching the machine on. The tip fixing screw (3) must be tightly
fastened.
3. Connect the soldering iron to the mains.
4. Never heat up the soldering iron without a tip fitted.
5. The tip may only be removed from the machine when the machine is switched off. Never use force to
remove the tip. Insert the replacement tip as far as it will go into the tip holder.
6. Allow the soldering iron to cool down after finishing the job. Do not cool by rinsing under water.
7. Place the soldering iron on the stand (6) during breaks in your work.
Caution!
The soldering iron is fitted with a special mains cable. Do not use the soldering iron if this mains
cable is 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.
Caution!
- To prevent the risk of fire, always place the soldering iron on the stand provided or a similar
non-flammable surface after finishing work or during breaks.
- Always disconnect the soldering iron from the mains after finishing work. Allow the soldering
iron to cool down to room temperature before putting it away.
- Keep children out of the area.
Solder and flux
Solder for the DIY market is almost exclusively produced in the form of wire.
There are two types of solder wire on the market:
1. Simple, unfilled solder wire.
2. Solder wire with flux core
Fluxes remove oxide residue and prevent oxide residue forming on the workpiece during the soldering process.
Soldering greaseand liquid flux should be carefully removed from the workpiece after soldering using a
brush or cloth. Resin residue forms after soldering using solder wire with a flux core. Resin residue should
not be removed.
WORKING WITH THE MACHINE
Solder
Solder Melting temperature approx. 185°C
Good for electronical use.
Radio solder For model making or fine soldering
Melting temperature approx. 235°C
Soft solder For general purpose soldering.
Solder stone For cleaning the tip
Soldering grease Flux paste.
Liquid flux Flux for inaccessible workpieces
- The parts to be soldered must always be cleaned. Use a solvent solution to clean the parts. Remove any
oxidisation either chemically, or mechanically with a file or spatula.
- Do not use aggressive acids such as hydrochloric, sulphuric or nitric acid unless you are an expert. Instead a
10 % citric acid solution, warm or hot is usually suitable. Do not touch the workpiece with your fingers after
cleaning.
- When the right temperature is reached, the solder melts to a filmy consistency. If lumps are formed, the tip is
not yet hot enough. If beads are formed the tip should be cleaned.
The soldering iron may only be used indoors.
The soldering iron is designed for soldering electrical wires and circuit boards as well as repairing small
electronic appliances.
The soldering iron is for indoor use only and may not be used outdoors. The soldering iron cannot be used
for soldering large workpieces.
- Heat the joint with the soldering iron. Hold the solder to the joint until it is molten.
- Remove the soldering iron tip from the joint and allow the solder to set.
- Do not move the joint until the solder has set.
SOLDERING
- Dip the end of the de-soldering braid in flux.
- Heat the joint with the soldering iron. Hold the soldering braid to the molten solder.
- The molten solder flows onto the braid.
- Cut off the used part of the de-soldering braid.
DE-SOLDERING WITH DE-SOLDERING BRAID
The tip is a wear part and must be replaced from time to time.
Loosen the screw on the metal shaft of the soldering iron and remove the worn tip. Replace with a new tip.
Re-tighten the tip fixing screw.
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
This symbol indicates that this product may not be disposed of together with domestic waste in
compliance with the (2002/96/EC) Regulation pertaining to waste electrical and electronic devices
(WEEE). This product must be handed in at an designated collection point. This can occur, for
example, by returning it when a similar product is purchased or by handing it in at an authorised
collecting point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. Owing to potentially
hazardous substances that are frequently contained in waste electronic equipment, incorrect
handling of waste equipment may have a negative impact on the environment and on the health of
human beings. By disposing of this product correctly, you are also contributing towards an efficient
use of natural resources. Information on collecting points for waste equipment can be obtained
from your local authority, the public waste disposal authority, an authorised institution for the
disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment or the waste collection services.
RECYCLING
REPLACING THE MAINS CABLE
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.
PREPARING THE SOLDERING IRON TIP AND THE JOINT
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