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3. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES
Warnings and cautions are placed at critical points in this manual to direct the operator’s
attention to significant items. They are deemed 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.
A NOTE indicates a procedure or point that is important to the process being described
WARNING
After the power is turned on, the blade temperature can reach as high as 800°C (1472°F).
Improper handling may cause burns or fire. Be sure to observe the following precautions.
Do not touch the blade or metal parts near the blade.
Do not allow the blade to come close to, or touch, flammable materials.
Inform others in the area that the unit is hot and should not be touched.
Turn the power off when not in use, or left unattended.
Turn the power off when changing parts or storing the HAKKO FT-802.
Place the handle on the handle holder when not using the HAKKO FT-802.
The unit is for a counter or workbench use only.
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 shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents or damage to the unit.
CAUTION
Do not use the HAKKO FT-802 for applications other than wire stripping.
Do not strike the blade against workbench to remove stripped insulation debris. This will damage the
blade.
Do not modify the HAKKO FT-802.
Do not allow the HAKKO FT-802 to become wet, or use it when hands are wet.
Since smoke is produced when using the wire stripper, be sure the work area is well ventilated.
Use only genuine Hakko replacement parts.
Remove power and iron cords by holding the plug. not the wires.
While using HAKKO FT-802, do not do anything which may cause bodily harm or physical damage.
