Parkside PLS 48 A1 User manual

SOLDERING STATION PLS 48 A1
REGELBARE LÖTSTATION
Bedienungs- und Sicherheitshinweise
SOLDERING STATION
Operation and Safety Notes
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Before reading, unfold the page containing the illustrations and familiarise yourself with all
functions of the device.
Klappen Sie vor dem Lesen die Seite mit den Abbildungen aus und machen Sie sich
anschließend mit allen Funktionen des Gerätes vertraut.

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Introduction
Proper use ...............................................................................Page 7
Features and equipment.........................................................Page 8
Included items.........................................................................Page 8
Technical information .............................................................Page 8
Safety advice
1. Workplace safety...............................................................Page 9
2. Electrical safety..................................................................Page 9
3. Personal safety ...................................................................Page 10
4. Careful handling and use of electrical power tools........Page 12
Original accessories/attachments.......................................Page 13
Before first use
Inserting/ replacing soldering tips........................................Page 13
Using the product
Switching on/off and setting the temperature ....................Page 14
Solder sponge.........................................................................Page 15
Soldering.................................................................................Page 15
Maintenance and cleaning..................................Page 16
Service centre .................................................................Page 17
Warranty ............................................................................Page 17
Disposal................................................................................Page 18
Declaration of conformity/Producer.........Page 19
Table of contents

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Introduction
The following pictograms are used in these operating
instructions/on the device:
Read instruction manual!
Observe caution and safety notes!
Caution– electric shock! Danger to life!
Risk of explosion!
Risk of fire!
Warning - Hot surfaces!
V~Volt (AC)
WWatts (Effective power)
Wear a breathing /dust mask, protective glasses,
gloves and clothing.
Keep children away from electrical devices!
For indoor use only!
Check that the device, mains lead and plug are in
good condition!
Do not smoke!

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Introduction
Soldering station PLS 48 A1
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Introduction
Please make sure you familiarise yourself fully with the way
the device works before you use it for the first time and that
you understand how to handle it correctly. Please read the
operating instructions below. Be careful to keep these advice notes and
if necessary pass them on to a third party.
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Proper use
The appliance is intended for electronic soldering for leisure and DIY
purposes. It is designed for uses such as soldering work, wood-engrav-
ing, welding and gluing plastics and the application of decorations.
Use the device only as described and for the indicated purposes. The
device is not intended for commercial use. Any other use or modification
to the device shall be considered as improper use and could give rise
to considerable dangers. The manufacturer will not accept liability for
loss or damage arising from improper use.
Do not eat!
Do not drink!
Dispose packaging and appliance in an
environmentally-friendly way!

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Introduction
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Features and equipment
1Soldering pencil
2ON/ OFF switch
3Accessory compartment
4Tin solder
5Solder sponge
6Temperature regulator
7Soldering tip
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Included items
1 Soldering station with PLS 48 A1 soldering pencil
includes 2 standard soldering tips (1x mounted)
1 Tin solder, 1.0mm, 20 g
1 Tin solder, 1.5mm, 20 g
1 Solder sponge
1 Operating instructions
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Technical information
Electricity supply: 230V~
Frequency: 50Hz
Power consumption: 48W
Temperature range: 100-500°C
Mains lead: 1.85m from the mains outlet socket
1.00m to tip holder

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Safety advice
Safety advice
 CAUTION! Failure to observe the instructions and advice given
below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
1. Workplace safety
a) Keep your working area clean and well lit. Untidy or
poorly lit working areas can lead to accidents.
b) Do not work with the device in potentially
explosive environments in which there are
inflammable liquids, gases or dusts. Electrical
power tools create sparks, which can ignite dusts or fumes.
c) Keep children and other people away
while you are operating the electrical tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control of the device.
2. Electrical safety
To avoid danger to life from electric shock:
a)
The mains plug on the device must match the mains sock-
et. The plug must not be modified in any way. Do not
use an adapter plug with devices fitted with a protec-
tive earth. Unmodified plugs and matching sockets reduce the
risk of electric shock.
b) Keep the device away from rain or moisture. Water
entering an electrical device increases the risk of electric shock.

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Safety advice
c) Use a residual current device (RCD) for protection if
operating the electrical power tool in a moist envi-
ronment is unavoidable. The use of an RCD reduces the risk
of electric shock.
d) Do not use the mains lead for any purpose for
which it was not intended, e.g. to carry the
device, to hang up the device or to pull the
mains plug out of the mains socket. Keep the mains
lead away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts
of the device. Damaged or tangled mains leads increase the
risk of electric shock.
e) Do not operate the device if the mains lead or mains plug is
damaged.
WARNING!
A damaged mains lead presents a serious
danger to life from electric shock.
f) Always keep the mains lead out of the operating area and run it
away from the rear of the device.
g) Always pull out the mains plug if you are about to leave the device
unattended or wish to carry out any tasks on the device.
3. Personal safety
a) Children or persons who lack the knowledge or ex-
perience to use the device or whose physical, sensory
or intellectual capacities are limited must never be
allowed to use the device without supervision or in-
struction by a person responsible for their safety.
Children must never be allowed to play with the device.
b) Remain alert at all times, watch what you are doing
and always proceed with caution. Do not use the
device if you are tired or under the influence of

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Safety advice
drugs, alcohol or medication. One moment of carelessness
when using the device can lead to serious injury.
 DANGER OF BURNS! Never touch the hot soldering
tip or the molten solder. You could suffer burn injuries.
Always let the device cool before you replace components
on the device, clean it or check its condition.
 After use let the soldering pencil cool down in air only. Under no
circumstances quench the tip in water!
 CAUTION! DANGER OF FIRE! Place the soldering
pencil down only in the special multifunctional holder
or on a fire-resistant pad.
 Place the soldering pencil in the multifunctional holder during
pauses in your work.
 Keep the device away from combustible material.
 Never leave the device switched on and unattended.
CAUTION! DANGER OF INJURY! Keep your hands away
from the hot workpiece. The heat from soldering can be conducted
through the workpiece. For this reason you should use the third
hand to hold small workpieces.
 Avoid placing the hot soldering tip in contact with the plastic parts
of the multifunctional holder. Failure to observe this advice may
result in damage to the device.
 If a dangerous situation arises, pull the mains plug immediately
out of the mains socket.
CAUTION! DANGER OF POISONING! Do not breathe air
contaminated with soldering fumes.
 When working with the device for long periods do not
allow the fumes from soldering to build up. They may
be hazardous to health. Always provide adequate
ventilation of your working area. In addition, it is recommended
that you wear protective gloves, a face mask and a protective
apron.

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Safety advice
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Do not eat, drink or smoke in rooms where soldering is carried
out. Otherwise your hands may transfer any adhering traces of
lead via food or cigarettes into your body.
 Always wash your hands immediately after soldering .
 Do not dispose of soldering waste with the household rubbish.
Soldering waste must disposed of as special waste.
4. Careful handling and use
of electrical power tools
a) When not in use always ensure that electrical power
tools are kept out of reach of children. Do not let any-
one use the device if he or she is not familiar with it
or has not read the instructions and advice. Electrical
power tools are dangerous when they are used by inexperienced
people.
b) Look after the device carefully. Check for broken
parts or parts that are damaged to the extent they
detrimentally affect the functioning of the device.
Have any damaged parts repaired before you use
the device. Many accidents have their origins in poorly main-
tained electrical tools.

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Safety advice/Before first use
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Original accessories/attachments
 Use only the accessories detailed in the operating instructions. The
use of attachments or accessories other than those recommended
here could lead to you suffering an injury.
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Before first use
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Inserting/replacing soldering tips
CAUTION! DANGER OF BURNS! Allow the soldering
pencil to heat up without a soldering tip.
 Remove a soldering tip only when the device has been switched
off and the soldering tip has cooled.
 Turn the soldering tip out to replace it.
You must ‘tin’, i.e. thinly coat with solder, the soldering tip 7before
using the soldering station for the first time and before using a new
soldering tip.
To do this follow these steps:
 Insert the mains plug into a mains socket and press the ON/OFF
switch 2into position “I”.
 Turn the temperature regulator 6to 2 and allow a little solder to
flow and deposit a thin continuous film over the surface of the sol-
dering tip.

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Using the product
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Using the product
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Switching on/off and setting
the temperature
Switching on and setting the temperature:
 Insert the mains plug into a mains socket and press the ON/OFF
switch 2into position “I”.
 Turn the temperature control 6to set the temperature you wish
to have.
Problems will occur during soldering if an unsuitable solder wire used.
The right soldering temperature must be achieved to produce perfect
soldering. If the temperature is too low the solder does not flow enough
and causes contamination of the solder at the joint, a so-called “cold
joint”. At too high a temperature, the flux (flowing aid) burns and the
solder does not flow. The high temperatures may also damage the
workpiece.
The temperature settings suitable for most soldering tasks are given
below. The precise settings may vary, depending on the solder and the
manufacturer.
Level min = room temperature
Setting 1 = approx. 100°C – warming up stage and for solder with a
low melting point
Setting 2 = 200°C melting point of most common soft solders
Setting 3 = 300°C normal operating temperature, e.g. for high melt-
ing point solder
Setting 4 = 400°C high soldering temperature, e.g. for desoldering
small soldered joints

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Using the product
Setting 5 = 500°C maximum soldering temperature, e.g. for desolder-
ing large soldered joints
Switching off:
Note: After use always replace the soldering pencil 1into the holder.
 Press the ON/OFF switch 2into setting “0”.
If the device is not being used, pull the mains lead out of the mains
socket.
Overheating protection:
This device has overheating protection. This is triggered by the device
reaching too high a temperature. The flow of current is interrupted. The
device switches off and the ON/OFF switch
2
light ceases to illumin ate.
The device is ready for use again after approximately 10 minutes. The
ON/ OFF switch 2light illuminates again.
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Solder sponge
CAUTION! The hot soldering tip 7must never be placed in
contact with a dry solder sponge 5, otherwise the solder sponge
may be damaged.
 The solder sponge 5is used to clean soldering tips.
 Moisten the solder sponge 5before you use it.
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Soldering
— The soldering pencil has a rated output of 48watts and is therefore
ideal for electronics soldering (see Figs. A, B).
— The design of the soldering pencil makes it especially suitable for
use where access is difficult or for fine soldering work.

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Using the product/Maintenance and cleaning
 Clean the soldering tip 7on the moist solder sponge 5.
 After cleaning the tip 7it must be “tinned” (coated with solder).
This is done by melting solder on to the hot soldering tip 7.
 Guide the soldering tip 7to the intended joint site and heat the joint.
 Place the solder (with flux) between the joint site and the tip 7
to melt it.
 Continue to feed further solder until the whole joint has a covering
of solder.
 Then quickly remove the soldering tip in order to avoid overheating
the molten solder.
 Allow the solder to harden while not subjecting it to vibration or
movement.
 Note: The flux is either already contained in the solder or applied
separately. Ask the advice of the retailer when buying solder in or-
der to choose the most suitable solder for your intended purpose.
Attachments and applications:
ATTENTION! Do not carry out any special changes or repairs to the
electrics or other parts. Exceptions are permitted if the person carrying
out such changes or repairs is qualified or trained to do so.
Try every application out on surplus material and see if you get the effect
you wish to have. This means you will avoid damaging the item you
wish to work on.
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Maintenance and cleaning
WARNING!
RISK OF INJURY! Before you carry out any work
on the device always pull the mains plug out of the mains socket and
allow the device to cool.

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Maintenance and cleaning/Service centre/Warranty
 Clean the device after you have finished using it.
 Use a cloth and a little mild detergent for cleaning the device.
 In no circumstances use sharp objects, or petrol, solvents or clean-
ing agents that might attack plastic.
 Do not allow any liquids to enter the inside of the device.
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Service centre
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WARNING!
Have your device repaired only by
qualified specialist personnel using original manufactur-
er parts only. This will ensure that your device remains safe to use.
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WARNING!
If the plug or mains lead needs to be
replaced, always have the replacement carried out
by the manufacturer or his service centre. This will ensure
that your device remains safe to use.
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Warranty
The warranty for this appliance is for 3 years from the
date of purchase. The appliance has been manufactured
with care and meticulously examined before delivery.
Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase. In the
event of a warranty claim, please make contact by tele-
phone with our Service Department. Only in this way
can a post-free despatch for your goods be assured.
The warranty covers only claims for material and maufacturing defects,
but not for transport damage, for wearing parts or for damage to frag-
ile components, e.g. buttons or batteries. This product is for private use
only and is not intended for commercial use.

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Warranty/Disposal
The warranty is void in the case of abusive and improper handling,
use of force and internal tampering not carried out by our authorized
service branch. Your statutory rights are not restricted in any way by
this warranty. The warranty period will not be extended by repairs made
unter warranty. This applies also to replaced and repaired parts.
Any damage and defects extant on purchase must be reported imme-
diately after unpacking the appliance, at the latest, two days after the
purchase date. Repairs made after the expiration of the warranty period
are subject to payment.
GB
DES UK LTD
Tel.: [phone] (£ 0.10 / minute)
e-mail: [e-mail]
IE
Kompernass Service Ireland
Tel: [phone] (0,082 EUR/Min.) Standard call
rates apply. Mobile operators may vary.
e-mail: [e-mail]
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Disposal
The packaging is wholly composed of environmentally-
friendly materials that can be disposed of at a local
recycling centre.
Do not dispose of electrical devices
with the household rubbish!

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Disposal/Declaration of conformity/Producer
In accordance with European Directive 2002/96 /EC (covering
waste electrical and electronic equipment) and its transposition into
national legislation, worn out electrical devices must be collected
separately and taken for environmentally compatible recycling.
Contact your local refuse disposal authority for more details of how to
dispose of your worn-out devices.
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Declaration of conformity/Producer
We, Kompernaß GmbH, the person responsible for documents: Mr Felix
Becker, Burgstr. 21, D-44867 Bochum, Germany, hereby declare that
this product complies with the following standards, normative documents
and EU directives:
EU Low Voltage Directive
(2006/95/EC)
Electromagnetic Compatibility
(2004/108/EC)
Applicable harmonized standards
EN 55014-1: 2006
EN 55014-2/A2: 2008
EN 60335-1: 2002+A1, A11: 2004+A2, A12: 2006+A13: 2008
EN 60335-2-45: 2002+A1: 2008
EN 61000-3-2: 2006
EN 61000-3-3: 2008
EN 62233: 2008

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Declaration of conformity/Producer
Type/Machine designation:
Soldering station PLS 48 A1
Date of manufacture (DOM): 08-2010
Serial number: IAN 54327
Bochum, 31.08.2010
Hans Kompernaß
- Managing Director -
We reserve the right to make technical modifications in the course of
product development.

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Einleitung
Bestimmungsgemäßer Gebrauch..........................................Seite 23
Ausstattung..............................................................................Seite 24
Lieferumfang ...........................................................................Seite 24
Technische Daten....................................................................Seite 24
Sicherheitshinweise
1. Arbeitsplatz.........................................................................Seite 25
2. Elektrische Sicherheit .........................................................Seite 25
3. Sicherheit von Personen.....................................................Seite 26
4. Verwendung und Behandlung des Elektrowerkzeugs ....Seite 28
Originalzubehör/-zusatzgeräte...........................................Seite 29
Vor der Inbetriebnahme
Lötspitzen einsetzen/wechseln.............................................Seite 29
Inbetriebnahme
Ein-/ausschalten und Temperatur einstellen........................Seite 30
Lötschwamm............................................................................Seite 31
Löten ........................................................................................Seite 32
Wartung und Reinigung.........................................Seite 33
Service...................................................................................Seite 33
Garantie...............................................................................Seite 33
Entsorgung.........................................................................Seite 35
Konformitätserklärung/Hersteller.............Seite 35
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