_____________________________________________________ ________
1
Mastering the Art of Soldering
1. Introduction
In this book you will learn to master the art of soldering electronic parts, including how to
avoid common pitfalls of soldering, how to choose the appropriate tools and how to
accomplish the best result possible with the least amount of effort. Included also are safety
tips that one must consider in order to avoid untoward accident when doing the soldering
job.
By reading this book, in just one hour, you will learn what most professional engineers and
technicians know about soldering.
2. Safety Precautions
Protecting oneself at all times is always utmost priority and electronics is no fun anymore if
there will be untoward accident when doing the soldering job. With soldering, the main safety
hazard is related to the high temperature of the soldering iron tip. Other safety precautions
that you should take into consideration are related to the fumes generated that are harmful
to your eyes and lungs, the hot solder splashes that might cause injury to yourself as well as
to other people around you and the toxic soldering materials being handled that you might
ingest if not careful.
The product we sell is safe when used properly but you as the end-user has also a big part
and responsibility to ensure that no harm or damage (both ways) will result in using the
product. Make sure you follow these rules when using the soldering iron and during the
soldering process.
1. Always protect yourself at all times by wearing safety eyeglasses.
2. Always solder in a well ventilated area or work with a fume extractor so that you do
not inhale the fumes released during the soldering process.
3. Never leave the soldering iron un-attended while it is powered on
4. Unplug the soldering iron when you’re not going to use it for the next 10 minutes or
so.
5. Use the holder as stand for your soldering iron and do not place it elsewhere, it might
cause accidental fire.
6. Do not solder live circuits.
7. Do not touch flammable items (e.g. alcohol, solvents, paper, wood, etc) with the hot
soldering iron tip and keep them away from your work space
8. Make sure that the hot soldering iron tip does not touch the power supply cord.
9. Keep your fingers and skin away from the hot soldering iron tip
10. Do not touch the parts immediately after soldering, they might still be hot
11. Do not eat while soldering nor lick your fingers or put any soldering materials or tools
in the mouth.
12. Always wash your hands after soldering
13. If something unusual happens or if you suspect that something is wrong or has
malfunctioned, do not do anything with the product and immediately contact the seller
for assistance.
