Instruction Manual

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11. Care and cleaning
a) General information
Never use aggressive detergents, rubbing alcohol or other chemical solutions, as these could damage the
casing or stop the product from functioning properly.
• Always disconnect the product from the power supply before cleaning it. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains
socket.
• Let the desoldering gun cool down completely before cleaning.
• Use a dry, lint-free cloth to clean the station.
• Donotusealeorsandpapertocleanthetip.Thismaydamagethetip.
• Cleantheexteriorofthetipwithadampspongetoremoveexcesssolder.
• Before turning off the product, the tip must be well coated in tin. This prevents corrosion on the tip and prolongs
its lifespan.
b) Removing residual solder
 Emptytheglasstubeassoonasitabouthalflled.
• Press the release lever upwards. The lock then jumps back to release the tube.
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• Carefullyremovetheglasstube.
• Removethespringfromtheglasstubeandremoveanyresidualsolder.
 Residualsolderdoesnotbelonginhouseholdwaste.Disposeofresidualsolderinaccordancewiththe
statutory provisions.