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3. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES
Warnings, cautions and notes are placed at critical points in this manual to direct
the operator’s attention to significant items. They are defined as follows:
WARNING: Failure to comply with a WARNING may result in injury or death.
CAUTION: Failure to comply with a CAUTION may result in injury to the operator,
or damage to the items involved. (One example is given below.)
NOTE: A NOTE indicates a procedure or point that is important to the process being
described.
CAUTION
When the power is on, the tip temperature is between 200
°
C/400
°
F and 400
°
C/
750
°
F.
Since mishandling may lead to burns or fire, be sure to comply with the following
precautions:
●
Do not touch the metal parts near the tip.
●
Do not use the product near flammable items.
●
Advise other people in the work area that the unit can reach a very high
temperature and should be considered potentially dangerous.
●
Turn off the power while taking breaks and when finished using the unit.
●
Before replacing parts or storing the unit, turn off the power and allow the unit
to cool to room temperature.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the unit and ensure a safe working environment, be sure to
comply with the following precautions:
●
Do not use the unit for applications other than those specifically described in
the instruction manual.
●
Do not set the tip temperature higher than 400
°
C/750
°
F.
●
Do not rap the FM-2022 against the work bench to shake off residual solder, or
otherwise subject the iron to severe shocks.
●
Do not modify the unit.
●
Use only genuine HAKKO replacement parts.
●
Do not wet the unit or use the unit when your hands are wet.
●
The operating process will produce smoke. Make sure the area is well ventilated.
●
Pull on the plug to disconnect the FM-2022 from the station outlet. Do not pull
the cord.
