Manual

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• Do not touch the mains cable or the product if there are any signs of damage, as this may cause a fatal
electric shock!
Switch off the mains voltage to the socket containing the power adapter (switch off at the corresponding
circuitbreakerorremovethefuse,andthenswitchoffatthecorrespondingRCDprotectiveswitch).
You can then unplug the power adapter from the mains socket.
• If there are any signs of damage, discontinue use immediately. Take the product to a specialist repair
centre or dispose of it in an environmentally friendly manner.
• Afaultymainscablemaybereplacedonlybythemanufacturer,aserviceengineerorasimilarlyqualied
person in order to prevent hazards.
• Do not insert any objects into the ventilation slots on the soldering station. This may cause a fatal electric
shock!
c) Operation
• Never use the soldering iron to heat up liquids.
• Never solder live electrical components or parts. Always switch off the power before-hand.
• Donotcoverorfastenanyitemstothesolderingstation.Otherwisethereisariskofre.
• Touching or soldering capacitors (or similar components) or leads/cables that are connected to
capacitorsmaycauseafatalelectricshock!Capacitorsmaystaychargedforseveralhoursafteryou
switch off the power supply!
• Keep your workstation clean.
• Ensurethatthereissufcientlighting.
• Ensureproperventilationduringsoldering.Solderanduxvapourscanbeharmfultoyourhealth.
• Wash your hands thoroughly after working with solder. This is particularly important when using lead-
based solder.
• Do not put soldering alloys into your mouth. Do not eat or drink during soldering.
• Wear suitable protective clothing and safety goggles when soldering. Liquid/splashing solder may cause
serious burns or eye damage.
• Neverusesolderingux,acidorsimilaraidswhensoldering.Suchmaterialsresultinpoorsoldering
joints. They may also damage the tip of the soldering iron.
• When using the soldering iron, do not touch any other part of the soldering iron apart from the handle.
Otherwise there is a danger of burning!
• Alwayssolderonnon-ammablesurfaces.Protectothermaterialsnearbyfromdamagethroughheat.
• Place the soldering iron in holder when not in use.