It is imperative to follow safety guidelines to protect health and prevent electric
shock, injury, fire or explosions.
Safety
- Do not use the tool for any purpose other than soldering or rework. Incorrect use may cause fire.
- Do not work on electrically live parts.
- The tool should be placed in the stand when not in use in order to activate the sleep mode. The
soldering tip or nozzle, the metal part of the tool and the stand may still be hot even when the station
is turned off. Handle with care, including when adjusting the stand position.
- Do not leave the appliance unattended when it is on.
- It is necessary to turn the station off before changing tips.
- Heat can cause inflamable products to ignite even when out of sight.
- Be careful with the remains of liquid tin. Avoid flux coming into contact with skin or eyes to prevent
irritation.
- Utmost care must be taken with liquid tin waste which can cause burns.
- Be careful with the fumes produced when soldering.
- Keep your workplace clean and tidy. Wear appropriate protection glasses and gloves when working
to avoid personal harm.
- This appliance can be used by children over the age of eight as well as persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lacking of experience provided that they have been given adequate
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance and understand the hazards involved.
Children must not play with the appliance.
- Maintenance must not be carried out by children unless supervised.
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