Ryobi R18SOI User manual

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Soldering Iron
R18SOI

Important!
This appliance is not intended to be used or cleaned by persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience or knowledge, unless they have been given
instructions concerning the safe use of the appliance by a person
legally responsible for their safety. They should be supervised
whilst using the appliance.
Children shall not use, clean or play with this appliance, which
when not in use should be secured out of their reach.
It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before
assembling, operating, and maintaining the product. Subject to
technical modifications.

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Safety, performance, and dependability have been given
top priority in the design of your soldering iron.
INTENDED USE
The soldering iron is only intended for soldering circuits,
electrical connections, jewellery, stained glass, and other
crafts.
Do not use the product for any other purposes.
SOLDERING IRON SAFETY WARNINGS
■Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you
loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions
also.
■Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
■Do not operate the product in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Battery products create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
■Keep children and bystanders away while operating
the product. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
■The product is intended for household use only.
■The soldering iron must be placed in the holder when
not in use.
■Do not lay a hot soldering iron on its side.
■Do not touch the heated tip of the soldering iron.
■Always assume that the soldering iron tip is hot.
■Use the soldering iron in a well-ventilated area to avoid
breathing fumes.
■Do not point the tip of the soldering iron at another
person.
■Do not place your hands or fingers near the tip of the
soldering iron.
■Never leave the product unattended while it is switched
on.
■Always remove the battery pack and allow the soldering
tip to cool for a minimum of 30 minutes before removing
the tip. Touching a hot soldering tip can result in serious
personal injury.
■Always remove the battery pack and allow the product
to cool before leaving, transporting or storing. Storing
a soldering iron with a hot tip can cause serious burns
and/or ignite combustible objects.
■Remove the battery pack from the product and
ensure the unit has cooled down before making any
adjustments changing accessories, or storing the
product. Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the product accidentally..
■Do not allow children to use the soldering iron. It is not
a toy.
■Do not solder live circuits.
■Do not disassemble the product.
■The soldering iron tip is sharp. Do not touch the tip
or allow it to come in contact with anything other than
soldering wire and the workpiece material.
■Do not expose battery products to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a battery product will increase the risk
of electric shock.
■Use the product only for its intended use as described
in this manual.
■If the product is not working properly, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water,
return to your nearest service centre.
■Do not handle the product or charger with wet hands.
BATTERY AND CHARGER SAFETY WARNINGS
■Connect and disconnect the battery pack properly.
●To install battery pack:
–Place the battery pack on the product.
–Make sure the latches on each side of the
battery pack snap into place and the battery
pack is secured on the product before beginning
operation.
●To remove battery pack:
–Depress the latches on the side of the battery
pack.
–Remove the battery pack from the product.
■Remove battery when the product is not in use and
before servicing.
■Do not place batteries near fire or heat. They may
explode.
■Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the
product before being charged.
■Different types of batteries or new and used batteries
are not to be mixed.
■Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
■Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the product
and safely disposed of.
■If the product is to be stored unused for a long period,
the batteries should be removed.
■The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
■Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,
battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact
with skin, wash at least 10 minutes then seek immediate
medical attention.
■Batteries vent hydrogen gas and can explode in the
presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot light.
To reduce the risk of serious personal in jury, never use
any cordless product in the presence of an open flame.
An exploded battery can propel debris and chemicals. If
exposed, flush with water immediately.
■Electric shock could occur if the battery is charged
outdoors or on wet surfaces.
■Do not expose charger to wet or damp conditions.
■Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the
battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire,
electric shock, or injuries to person.
■To reduce risk of damage to charger body and cord, pull
by charger plug rather than cord when disconnecting
charger.
■Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped
on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage and
stress.
■An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely

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necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result
in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must
be used, make sure:
a) That pins on plug of extension cord are the same
number, size and shape as those of plug on
charger.
b) That extension cord is properly wired and in good
electrical condition.
■Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug. If
damaged, have it replaced immediately by a qualified
serviceman.
■Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow,
been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take
it to a qualified serviceman.
■Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified
serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect
reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
■To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the charger
from outlet before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.
■Disconnect charger from power supply when not in use.
■Risk of electric shock. Do not touch uninsulated portion
of output connector or uninsulated battery terminal.
■The battery pack should be charged in a location where
the temperature is more than 10°C but less than 38°C.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
The product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the product by a person responsible
for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the product.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of re, personal injury, and product
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your
tool, battery pack or charger in uid or allow a uid to
ow inside them. Corrosive or conductive uids, such
as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach
or bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short
circuit.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Transport the battery in accordance with local and national
provisions and regulations.
Follow all special requirements on packaging and labelling
when transporting batteries by a third party. Ensure that
no batteries can come in contact with other batteries
or conductive materials while in transport by protecting
exposed connectors with insulating, non-conductive caps
or tape. Do not transport batteries that are cracked or
leaking. Check with the forwarding company for further
advice.
RESIDUAL RISKS
Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still
impossible to completely eliminate certain residual risk
factors. The operator should pay particular and additional
attention to these points in order to reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
■Injury caused by hot surface
–Never touch the solder tip when it is hot.
■Injury caused by fume
–Fume will be created by the soldering operation
which can cause respiratory and eye injury. Wear
appropriate mask suitable for protecting against
fume from the materials being worked on. Work on
area with good ventilation.
LED INDICATOR
Flashing (quickly) Tip heating up
Solid Tip reached working
temperature
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
The product should never be connected to a power
supply when assembling parts, making adjustments,
cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the product
is not in use. Disconnecting the product will prevent
accidental starting that could cause serious injury.
Let iron cool down completely before performing an
maintenance.
■When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
■Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to various types of commercial
solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean
cloths to remove dirt and carbon dust.
■Do not, at any time, let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can
damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.
■Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
■While the soldering iron tip is hot, wipe the tip against a
damp sponge or a metallic wool pad to remove debris.
Keeping a clean tip is important to extend the life of the
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■For greater safety and reliability, all repairs should be
performed by an authorised service centre.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Recycle raw materials instead of disposing
of as waste. The machine, accessories and
packaging should be sorted for environment-
friendly recycling.
SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT
Safety alert
VVolts
Direct current
Please read the instructions carefully
before starting the machine.
Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM).
Product meets applicable regulatory
requirements.
Hot surface
Hot surface! Do not touch!
Waste electrical products should not
be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist.
Check with your local authority or retailer
for recycling advice.
SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL
Note
Parts or accessories sold separately
Waiting time for iron to cool down
The following signal words and meanings are intended to
explain the levels of risk associated with this product:
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that
may result in property damage.

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KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
1. Soldering iron
2. Iron holder
3. LED indicator
4. ON/OFF switch
5. Soldering tip
6. Chisel tip
7. Soldering reel
8. Battery port

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Soldering iron
Model R18SOI
Voltage 18 V
Power consumption 40 W
Working temperature 480 +/- 30 °C
Weight - not incl. battery pack 0.36 kg
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Soldering tip
Chisel tip 5131042131
BATTERY AND CHARGER
Model Compatible battery pack
(not included)
Compatible charger
(not included)
Lithium-Ion
RB18L13
RB18L15
RB18L20
RB18L25
RB18L40
RB18L50
BCS618G
BCL14181H
BCL14183H
BCL1418IV*
RC18150U
RC18627U
RC18120
RC18115
*for vehicles with 12V DC outlets

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Techtronic Industries N.Z. Limited
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Auckland, 2022, New Zealand
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