PT W2012 User manual

1 YEAR WARRANTY
PERFORMANCE TOOL® extends only the following warranties, and only to original retail purchasers. These
warranties give specific legal rights. Except where prohibited by local law, the law of the State of Washington
governs all warranties and all exclusions and limitations of warranties and remedies. There may be other rights
which vary from state to state.
PERFORMANCE TOOL® warrants the product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal
use and service. A defective product may be returned for a free replacement within 90 days from the date of
purchase, provided that product is returned to place of purchase immediately after discovery of defect. After 90
days and up to one year from date of purchase, PERFORMANCE TOOL® will replace at no charge any parts which
our examination shall disclose to be defective and under warranty. These warranties shall be valid only when a
sales receipt showing the date of purchase accompanies the defective product or defective part (s) being returned.
For part (s) after 90 days, please remit your request, postage prepaid to:
PERFORMANCE TOOL, P.O. Box 88259 Tukwila, WA 98138
These warranties exclude blades, bits, punches, dies, bulbs, fuses, hoses, and other consumables which must be
replaced under normal use and service. These warranties shall not apply to any product or part which is used for a
purpose for which it is not designed, or which has been repaired or altered in any way so as to affect adversely its
performance or reliability, nor shall these warranties apply to any product or part which has been subject to
misuse, neglect, accident or wear and tear incident to normal use and service.
PERFORMANCE TOOL® does not authorize any other person to make any warranty or to assume any liability in
connection with its products.
Except for warranties of title and the limited express warranties set forth above, PERFORMANCE TOOL® makes no
express or implied warranties of any kind with respect to its products. In particular, PERFORMANCE TOOL® makes
no implied warranty of merchantability and no implied warranty of fitness for any particular purpose, except that for
goods purchased primarily for personal, family or household use and not for commercial or business use,
PERFORMANCE TOOL® makes an implied warranty of merchantability (and, if otherwise applicable, an implied
warranty of fitness for a particular purpose), but only for the particular qualities or characteristics, and for the
duration, expressly warranted above.
The laws on limitation of implied warranties may differ from state to state, so the above limitations may not apply in
all cases.
PERFORMANCE TOOL® shall not be liable for consequential, incidental or special damages resulting from or in any
manner related to any product, or to the design, use, or any inability to use the product. The sole and exclusive
remedy for a defective product or part shall be the repair, or replacement thereof as provided above. The laws on
limitation of remedies or on consequential, incidental or special damages may vary from state to state, so the above
limitations may not apply in all cases.
© Copyright 2020 WILMAR CORPORATION, P.O. Box 88259 Tukwila, WA 98138

OWNER'S MANUAL
SOLDERING GUN
Item Number W2012
WARNING: READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING THIS TOOL. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE AND WILL
VOID WARRANTY.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.
WARNING
READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE
OPERATING THIS TOOL. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY
AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE AND WILL VOID WARRANTY.
1. Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection.
2. Keep your work area clean and well lit.
3. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from hot parts.
4. Only use safety equipment that has been ap-
proved by an appropriate standards agency.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
6. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away
while operating this product.
7. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use
common sense when operating this product.
Do not use this product while tired or under the
inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
8. Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
ammable liquids, gases or dust.
9. Tool/equipment service must be performed
only by qualied repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualied
personnel could result in a risk of injury.
10. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
trigger is in the off position before connecting
to power source, picking up or carrying the tool.
11. Maintain labels and name plates on this
product. These carry important information.
If unreadable or missing, contact Perfomance
Tool for a replacement.
12. Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way.
13. Do not use any adapter plugs with grounded
power tools.
14. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts.
WARNING: Read and understand this entire instruction manual before attempting to assemble,
install, operate or maintain this product. Failure to comply with the instructions may result in serious
personal injury and/or property damage! The following signal words are used to emphasize safety
warnings that must be followed when using this product:
This instruction manual is intended for your benefit. Please read and follow the safety, installation, maintenance and
troubleshooting steps described within to ensure your safety and satisfaction. The contents of this instruction manual are
based upon the latest product information available at the time of publication. The manufacturer reserves the right to make
product changes at any time without notice.
DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, WILL result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, COULD result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE Indicates important information, which if not
followed, MAY cause damage to equipment.
Electrical Rating:......................................................................... 120V~ / 60Hz / 0.8A, 60 W
Maximum temperature:.............................................................................................. 1135°F
Light Bulb:......................................................................................................... 6 volt, 3 watt
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SPECIFICATIONS
SAFETY GUIDLINES / DEFINITIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

1. Avoid serious burns. The soldering gun
reaches 1135° F. Do not point the soldering
gun, or turn yourself toward another person
while soldering.
2. Do not open soldering gun. Do not attempt
to open and repair this unit. It must be
serviced by a qualied technician..
3. Do not leave the tool unattended when it is
plugged into an electrical outlet
4. To prevent electric shock, always de-ener
gize any circuits or wires to be soldered
before making connections and soldering.
5. Keep head out of fumes.
6. Exposure to soldering fumes can increase
the risk of developing certain cancers, such
as cancer of the larynx and lung cancer.
Also, some diseases that may be linked
to exposure to soldering fumes are:
• Early onset of Parkinson’s Disease
• Heart disease
• Ulcers
• Damage to the reproductive organs
• Inammation of the small intestine or stomach
• Kidney damage
• Respiratory diseases such as emphysema,
bronchitis, or pneumonia
7. Never lay the soldering gun down where the
heated parts can contact ammable materials
or electrical wires.
WARNING: This product, when used for
welding, plasma cutting, soldering, or similar
appliations, produces chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects (or other reproductive harm).
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5,et seq.)
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product
will expose you to lead, a chemical known
to the State of California to cause cancer,
and birth defects or other reproductive harm
Wash hands after handling.
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
15. Do not expose power tools to rain or
wet conditions.
16. If operating a power tool in a damp
location is unavoidable, use a Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protected supply.
17. Avoid body contact with grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators.
18. The warnings, precautions, and instruc-
tions discussed in this manual cannot
cover all possible conditions and situa
tions that may occur. The operator must
understand that common sense and
caution are factors, which cannot be
built into this product, but must be supplied
by the operator.
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1. Do not use the power tool if the trigger
does not turn it on and off.
2. Do not force the power tool. Use the
correct power tool for your application.
3. Use the power tool, accessories and
tool bits etc. in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the working
conditions and the work to be performed.
4. Disconnect the plug from the power source
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools.
5. Maintain power tools. Check for misalig
ment or binding of moving parts, break
age of parts and any other condition
that may affect the power tool’s opera
tion. If damaged, have the power tool
repaired before use.
6. Store idle power tools out of the reach
of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these
instructions to operate the power tool.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION CONT.
TOOL USE & CARE
TOOL SAFETY

WARNING! To prevent serious injury from accidental operation: Make sure that the trigger
is in the off position and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any
procedure in this section.
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PARTS LIST
No. Description Qty.
1 Soldering Tip Nut................ 1
2 Soldering Tip....................... 2
3 Light .................................... 1
4 Trigger ................................. 1
No. Description Qty.
5 Handle................................. 1
6 Power Cord......................... 1
7 Soldering Paste................... 1
8 Extra Soldering Wire ........... 1
PARTS DESCRIPTION
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS & SET UP
1. Using wrench, check that the soldering tip
nuts are not loose. Do not overtighten.
2. The soldering gun comes with three
soldering tips for different applications.
Select desired soldering tip and install
following soldering tip replacement
directions outlined in the maintenance
and servicing section on Page 5.
3. Set the soldering gun on the workbench,and
plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
4. Press on the trigger until the soldering tip
heats up.
5. Apply a sufficient amount of rosin-core
solder to melt over the entire soldering
tip. Wipe the tip with a rag until the tip is
clean and shiny.

1. Before each use, inspect the general
condition of the tool.
Check for:
• Loose hardware
• Misalignment or binding of moving parts
• Damaged cord/electrical wiring
• Cracked or broken parts
• Any other condition that may affect its safe
operation.
2. After use, heat up the soldering tip again and
apply a small amount of rosin-core solder
to coat the tip. Wipe off with a rag. This will
leave the tip clean and ready for use.
3. If the soldering tip cracks or becomes eroded,
it needs to be replaced:
A. Using wrench, loosen the soldering tip
nutsby turning counter clockwise.
B. Pull the old soldering tip out of the
transformer assembly mounting posts.
C. Slide the ends of the new soldering
tip into the mounting posts of the
transformer assembly.
D. Carefully tighten the nuts over the
mounting posts by turning clockwise
Make sure that the nuts fit squarely
over threads or damage will occur to
the mounting post threads. Do not
overtighten.
4. To replace the light bulb:
A. Remove the light bulb lens from the
front of the soldering gun.
B. Pull out the burnt light bulb and
replace with a new one of the same
voltage and type. See specifications on
Page 3.
C. Replace the light bulb lens.
WARNING! If the supply cord of this power
tool is damaged, it must be replaced only by
a qualified service technician.
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6. Brush on solder flux, as needed, to the
workpiece. Place the Soldering Tip to the
joint, wiring splice, or metal to be soldered.
7. Apply solder to the wire splice or metal to
be soldered, not the Soldering Tip. When
the splice or metal is hot enough, it will
melt the solder causing it to flow within
the splice or between the metal surfaces.
8. When the solder has flowed over the en-
tire wire splice or metal surface, remove
the Soldering Tip and release the Trigger.
9. To prevent accidents, turn off the tool
and unplug it after use. Clean, then store
the tool indoors out of children’s reach.
WARNING! To prevent serious injury from accidental operation: Make sure that the trigger
is in the off position, unplug the tool from its electrical outlet, and allow it to cool completely
before performing any procedure in this section.
WARNING! To prevent serious injury from tool failure: Do not use damaged equipment
if abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use
WARNING! To prevent serious injury from accidental operation: Make sure that the trigger
is in the off position and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any
procedure in this section.
MAINTENANCE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS & SET UP CONT.

GROUNDED TOOLS: TOOLS WITH
THREE PRONG PLUGS
1. Tools marked with “Grounding Required”
have a three wire cord and three prong
grounding plug. The plug must be con-
nected to a properly grounded outlet. If
the tool should electrically malfunction or
break down, grounding provides a low
resistance path to carry electricity away
from the user, reducing the risk of electric
shock. (See Figure A.)
2. The grounding prong in the plug is con-
nected through the green wire inside the
cord to the grounding system in the
tool.The green wire in the cord must
be the only wire connected to the tool’s
grounding system and must never be
attached to an electrically “live” terminal.
(See Figure A.)
DOUBLE INSULATED TOOLS: TOO
WITH TWO PRONG PLUGS
1. Tools marked “Double Insulated” do not
require grounding. They have a special
double insulation system which satisfies
OSHA requirements and complies with
the applicable standards of Underwrit-
ers Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian
Standard Association, and the National
Electrical Code. (See Figure B.)
2. Double insulated tools may be used in
either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the
following illustration. (See Figure B.)
3. This appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). To reduce
the risk of electric shock, this plug is
intended to fit into a polarized outlet only
one way.
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Figure A
Figure B
WARNING: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEATH FROM INCORRECT
GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION.
Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly
grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the tool. Never remove the
grounding prong from the plug. Do not use the tool if the power cord or plug is
damaged. If damaged, have it repaired by a service facility before use. If the plug will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by qualified electrician.
GROUNDING
3. Your tool must be plugged into an ap-
propriate outlet, properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all codes
and ordinances. The plug and outlet
should look like those in the following
illustration. (See Figure A)
If the plug does not fit fully into the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not
fit, contact qualified electrician. Do not to
modify the plug in any way.

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1. Grounded tools require a three wire extension
cord. Double Insulated tools can use either a
two or three wire extension cord.
2. As the distance from the supply outlet
increases, you must use a heavier gauge
extension cord. Using extension cords with
inadequately sized wire causes a serious
drop in voltage, resulting in loss of power and
possible tool damage. (See table A.)
3. The smaller the gauge number of the wire,
the greater the capacity of the cord. For
example, a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher
current than a 16 gauge cord. (See table A.)
4. When using more than one extension cord
to make up the total length, make sure each
cord contains at least the minimum wire size
required. (See table A.)
EXTENSION CORDS
GROUNDING CONT.