NOTE:
Be sure the cleaning sponge is kept CLEAN and DAMP.
A dirty sponge will transfer contaminants to the soldering
tip, reducing thermal ef ficiency and possibly causing
defective solder joints. A dry sponge will abrade the
soldering tip, reducing its life.
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2
4
B. Handpiece
1. Insert the tip fully into the handpiece (Hakko
912).
There are no orientation requirements.
2. Pass the iron cord through the hole in the
heat resistant pad.
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2
4
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5. INITIAL SETUP
A. Iron holder
1. Adjust the height of the iron holder to suit, as
follows:
i. Loosen the adjusting screws.
ii. Set the iron holder to the desired height.
iii. Tighten the screws.
2. Put the small cleaning sponge in one of the
four holes in the iron holder base.
3. Add water to the level shown in the ac-
companying illustration.
The small sponge
will keep the large sponge moist through
capillary action.
4. Wet the large cleaning sponge, squeeze it
dry, and put it on the iron holder base.
Procedure 2-4 – OR –
Wet the only large cleaning sponge, squeeze
it dry , and put it on the iron holder base.
5. Place the spare tips in the tip tray
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