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Connect the mains plug and turn on the power.
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Allow the iron to heat up for three minutes before attempting to solder.
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Lightly dampen the sponge with water before use. Before soldering, clean the tip
on the sponge and then tin the tip with fresh solder. Do not use the sponge dry.
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Between use (or during breaks), always put the soldering iron in the holder.
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When the soldering work is done, switch off the power first, clean the tip and tin
with fresh solder to protect it from oxidation.
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Never file down the tips or attempt to clean using abrasives.
CLEANING
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Cleaning should only be done when the iron is switched off and at room
temperature.
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The iron may be cleaned with a damp cloth and a small amount of liquid detergent
if necessary.
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Never submerse the soldering iron in liquid or allow any liquid to enter the case.
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Do not use any chemicals, abrasives or solvents that could damage the soldering
iron.
TIP REPLACEMENT
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Replacing the tip should only be done when the iron is switched off and at room
temperature.
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The tip can be changed or replaced by unscrewing the knurled nut on each barrel.
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It is imperative that the iron is switched off, unplugged and allowed to cool before
tip replacement.
Warning:
Damage could occur if the iron is left on without the tips in place.
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After removing the tip, clean out any oxide dust that may have formed in the
retaining area of the barrels.
Caution
: Care should be taken to avoid getting dust in your eyes.
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Remove the screw holding the tip to the barrel and replace the tip and tighten the
screw.
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Replace the barrels and after aligning the tips so they meet, tighten the knurled
nuts with your hands.
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Pliers should only be used to tighten the nuts if loosening occurs when the iron is
hot.
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Do not over tighten the nuts as the element could be damaged.
