3. WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
Warnings and cautions 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
serious injury or death.
CAUTION : Failure to comply with a CAUTION may result in injury
to the operator, or damage to the items involved.
WARNING
When power is ON, the nozzle will be hot. To avoid injury or damage
to personnel and items in the work area, observe the following:
● Do not touch the nozzle or the metal parts near the nozzle.
● Do not allow the nozzle to come close to, or touch, flammable
materials.
● Inform others in the area that the unit is hot and should not be
touched.
● Remove the power plug when not in use, or left unattended.
● Turn the power off when connecting the HAKKO FR-301.
● This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in safe way and understand the hazards involved.
● Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
● Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
● If the power cord is damaged it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified person in
order to avoid personal injury or damage to the unit.
To prevent accidents or damage to the HAKKO FR-301, be sure to
observe the following:
CAUTION
● Do not use the unit for applications other than desoldering.
● Do not strike the handpiece against hard objects to remove
excess solder. This will damage the handpiece.
● Do not modify the HAKKO FR-301.
● Use only genuine HAKKO replacement parts.
● Do not allow the HAKKO FR-301 to become wet, or use it when
hands are wet.
● Be sure to hold the plug when inserting or removing the
handpiece and power cords.
● Be sure the work area is well ventilated. Soldering produces
smoke.
● If the pump does not operate, immediately clean the nozzle and
heater.
● While using the HAKKO FR-301, don’t do anything which may
cause bodily harm or physical damage.
● The unit is for counter or workbench use only.
