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SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL
Caution: Carefully read this entire Instruction Manual before using this product
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SOLDERING IRONS
WARNING. This tool must be placed on it’s stand when not in use.
• Ensure this product is always used on a mains circuit protected by an earth.
• Always wear safety glasses when operating the soldering iron as solder may spit.
• When the soldering iron is not in use, always return it to its stand.
• Always ensure the work area is both well lit and well-ventilated.
• Never leave the soldering iron plugged in and unattended.
• Be sure to always solder on a fire resistant surface.
• Never touch the soldering tip while the soldering iron is plugged in.
• Solder contains lead which is a poisonous metal, so always ensure your hands are
washed after using solder.
• If the charger or battery is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or
authorized service centre in order to avoid a hazard.
To use this tool properly, you must observe the safety regulations, the assembly
instructions and the operating instructions to be found in this Manual. All persons
who use and service the machine have to be acquainted with this Manual and must be
informed about its potential hazards. Children must not use this tool. Children should
be supervised at all times if they are in the area in which the tool is being used. It is
also imperative that you observe the accident prevention regulations in force in your
area. The same applies for general rules of occupational health and safety.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes made to the tool nor for any
damage resulting from such changes.
Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not possible to eliminate all residual risk
factors. The following hazards may arise in connection with the tool’s construction
and design:
• Damage to the lungs if effective respiratory protection is not worn.
• Damage to eyes if effective eye protection is not worn.
• Risk of injury unless all parts of the body are kept well clear of hot surfaces.
Additional safety instructions for batteries and chargers
Batteries
1. Never attempt to open for any reason.
2. Do not store in locations where the temperature may exceed 40 °C.
3. Charge only at ambient temperatures between 4 °C and 40 °C.
4. Charge only using the charger provided with the tool.
5. When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions given in the section
“Protecting the environment”.
6. Do not cause short circuits. If connection is made between the positive (+) and
negative (-) terminal directly or via accidental contact with metallic objects, the
battery is short circuited and an intense current will flow causing heat generation
which may lead to casing rupture or fire.