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PLASTICS WELDING KIT

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS 

Note: 

The below safety instructions are applicable to the use of the K15350 gas soldering iron.  

K15350 gas soldering iron is not supplied in the K15353 Plastics Welding kit & must be purchased separately.
Read and follow operating instructions and warnings and familiarize yourself with the gas soldering iron before lighting or using. 

Review instructions and warnings periodically to maintain awareness.

             

WARNING

This tool must be placed on its folding stand when not in use. 

a. 

Do not leave the appliance unattended when it is switched ON.

b. 

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical sensory 

or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision 

or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

c. 

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

d. 

Extremely flammable contents under pressure. Do not expose the torch or fuel to temperatures exceeding 45

o

C or

            prolonged sunlight.

e. 

Maintain good ventilation.

f. 

Always wear goggles and protective gloves and use proper tools to handle hot work.

g. 

Never breathe in welding/soldering fumes.

h. 

Do not puncture or incinerate.

i. 

Never attempt to modify the torch construction, use unapproved accessories 

or fuels or attempt to repair a damaged torch.

j. 

Do not drop the gas soldering iron as the unit might be damaged and ceramic could be broken.

k. 

Follow refilling procedure to avoid serious accidents.

l. 

Do not ignite the torch near to the face, hands, clothing or inflammable materials.

m.  Please note the butane flame may be barely visible in certain light conditions.

n. 

Place the appliance on its stand after use and allow it to cool down before storage;

o. 

Allow the gas soldering iron to cool down before storage.

p. 

Ensure flame extinguished and gas OFF after each use.

q. 

Never attempt to use the gas soldering iron as a cigarette lighter.

r. 

Be extra careful when using the gas soldering iron outdoors on sunny or windy days.

s. 

Wind may carry the torch’s heat back toward you or other areas not intended  

to be heated.

t. 

Never use the gas soldering iron to remove lead-based paint indoors or in any 

confined area.

u. 

Always check to make sure no intended parts or materials are being heated.

v. 

Whenever there is a possibility that unintended material has been 

heated, wait at least two hours before leaving the area.

w. 

Be especially careful to avoid fumes from cadmium, plating and galvanized metal.

x. 

Beware that the gas soldering iron tip and accessories get hot during use.

y. 

Be sure not pointed in a direction which would cause nearby objects to ignite.

z. 

Always have a fire extinguisher and a bucket of water near the gas soldering iron and work area

aa.  Do not use water to cool down the gas soldering iron; it will damage the product.

ab.  The container requires to be stored and/or transported in an upright position.

ac.  The warnings, cautions and instructions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations

             that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and cautions are factors which cannot be\

             built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.

Description of Symbols For Soldering and Plastics Welding Kit Operation

Read the instruction manual before 
use. Failure to follow the warnings and 
instructions may result in electric shock, 
fire and/or serious injury.

Risk of Explosion

Wear Respitory Protection

Wear Eye Protection

Wear Safety Gloves

Summary of Contents for K15353

Page 1: ...PLASTICS WELDING KIT PLASTICS WELDING KIT K15353...

Page 2: ...X 4mm PE Polyethylene Melting Temperature 70 75 C PS Polystyrene Melting Temperature 95 C PP Polypropylene Melting Temperature 140 C ABS Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Melting Temperature 117 C Stai...

Page 3: ...conditions n Place the appliance on its stand after use and allow it to cool down before storage o Allow the gas soldering iron to cool down before storage p Ensure flame extinguished and gas OFF aft...

Page 4: ...low in the table MOST plastic products have only one of the below symbols on them to easily identify what plastic material type you may be working with Look for one of the below material identificatio...

Page 5: ...in any smoke produced by the burn flame test Ensure all safety PPE is used during this test method Use either the K15350 Kincrome gas soldering iron not supplied or a cigarette lighter NOT matches ig...

Page 6: ...ir finishes Note The temperature required to plastic weld will vary depending on the plastic materials melting temperature Before you begin welding the actual job at hand it is advised to conduct some...

Page 7: ...ully before changing tips performing maintenance or packing them away into the cases EVA tray Plastic Repairs Using the Reinforcing Mesh Warning Take care when operating the plastic welding operation...

Page 8: ...cleaning any parts of the tool These chemicals may weaken the plastic materials used in these parts Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap Never let any liquid get inside the tool never i...

Page 9: ...riendly way Please recycle where facilities exist Check with your local council authority for recycling advice Recycling packaging reduces the need for landfill and raw materials Reuse of recycled mat...

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