User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
• It is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it outdoors. Contact with moisture, e.g. in
bathrooms, must be avoided under all circumstances.
• The mains outlet must be located near to the device and be easily accessible.
• As power supply, only use the supplied mains adapter.
• Only connect the charger to a normal mains socket connected to the public supply. Before
plugging in the charger, check whether the voltage stated on the charger complies with the
voltage of your electricity supplier.
• Never connect or disconnect chargers if your hands are wet.
• Never unplug the charger from the mains socket by pulling on the cable; always use the grips
on the plug.
• When setting up the product, make sure that the cable is not pinched, kinked or damaged by
sharp edges.
• Always lay the cables so that nobody can trip over or become entangled in them. This poses
a risk of injury.
• For safety reasons, disconnect the charger from the mains socket during storms.
• Caution, risk of burning! The soldering tip becomes very hot. Do touch it.
• Always allow the soldering iron to cool down to room temperature on a heat-resistant surface
after use.
• Do not inhale any vapours. Vapours are harmful. Only work with a ue.
b) (Rechargeable) batteries
• The rechargeable battery is permanently built into the product and cannot be replaced.
• Never damage the rechargeable battery. Damaging the casing of the rechargeable battery
might cause an explosion or a re!
• Never short-circuit the contacts of the rechargeable battery. Do not throw the rechargeable
battery or the product into re. There is a danger of re and explosion!
• Charge the rechargeable battery regularly, even if you are not using the product. Due to the
rechargeable battery technology being used, you do not need to discharge the rechargeable
battery rst.
• Never charge the rechargeable battery of the product unattended.
• When charging, place the product on a surface that is not heat-sensitive. It is normal that a
certain amount of heat is generated during charging.
c) Miscellaneous
• Consult an expert when in doubt about operation, safety or connection of the device.
• Maintenance, modications and repairs are to be performed exclusively by an expert or at a
qualied shop.
• If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating instructions, contact our
technical support service or other technical personnel.
Operation
Also refer to the “Safety instructions”!
a) Charging the rechargeable battery
1. Place the charging station on a clean, even, secure, stable and heat-resistant working surface.
2. Insert the correct end of the soldering iron into the charging station. The on/off switch must be switched
to 0 (off).
3. Connect the charger’s round plug to the charging station’s connection socket.
4. Connect the charger’s power plug to a suitable power outlet. The LED on the charger lights up red to
indicate the rechargeable battery-operated soldering iron is charging. Charging takes approx. 3-4 hours
depending on the charge state of the rechargeable battery. The LED on the charger lights up green when
the rechargeable battery is fully charged.
5. Unplug the charger’s power plug from the power outlet.
b) Handling
1. Remove the soldering iron from the charging station. Switch the on/off switch to I to unlock the soldering
iron.
2. Press the on/off switch to heat up the soldering tip. The tip takes about 15-25 seconds to heat up. To
solder, hold the soldering iron like a pencil while pressing the on/off switch. The red power indicator by
the on/off switch and the white working light near the soldering tip light up. The soldering tip is heated as
long as you press the on/off switch.
3. Release the on/off switch during short pauses while soldering. During longer pauses, switch the on/off
switch to 0.
4. Place the soldering iron on a heat-resistant surface while it is cooling down.
5. After the product has cooled down to room temperature, replace it on the charging station. Observe the
correct position of soldering tip and contacts.
Rechargeable battery-operated soldering
iron KBI-637
Version
05/16
Item no.
1089314
Intended use
The rechargeable battery-operated soldering iron can be used to solder electronic components without the
hassle of a cable. Charging time takes approx. 3 to 4 hours depending on the rechargeable battery charge
state. The soldering iron lights up the soldering surface when the on/off switch is pressed. The soldering tip
reaches a temperature of approx. 450 °C.
For safety and approval purposes (CE), you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. If you use the
product for purposes other than those described above, the product may be damaged. In addition, improper
use can cause hazards such as short circuiting, re, electric shock etc. Read the instructions carefully and
keep them. Make this product available to third parties only together with its operating instructions.
This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements. All company names and
product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Delivery content
• Rechargeable battery-operated soldering iron
• Charging station
• Charger
• 1 x tool for changing the soldering tip
• Operating instructions
Safety instructions
Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety information.
If you do not follow the safety instructions and information on proper handling in this
manual, we assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property.
Such cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.
a) Persons / Product
• The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. These may become dangerous
playing material for children.
• Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, high humidity,
moisture, ammable gases, vapours and solvents.
• Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
• If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and protect it from
any accidental use. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if the product:
- is visibly damaged,
- is no longer working properly,
- has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
- has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.
• Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height can damage
the product.
• Also observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices which are connected
to the product.
• For installations in industrial facilities, follow the accident prevention regulations for electrical
systems and equipment of the government safety organization or the corresponding authority
for your country.
• Check the product for damage before each use. In case of obvious damage, do not use the
product anymore. Disconnect the power supply and remove the mains plug from the socket.
Then have the product checked by a specialist shop.
• Never pour any liquids over electrical devices or put objects lled with liquid right next to the
device. If liquid or an object enters the interior of the device nevertheless, rst power down the
respective socket (e.g. switch off circuit breaker) and then pull the mains plug from the mains
socket. Do not operate the product anymore afterwards, but take it to a specialist workshop.
• Never use the product immediately after it has been brought from a cold room into a warm one.
The condensation generated could destroy the product. The power supply unit also involves
danger to life by electric shock! Allow the device to reach room temperature before connecting
and using it. This may take several hours.