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1. Keep work area clean
Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
2. Consider work area environment
Don’t expose power tools to rain. Don’t use power
tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work area well
lit. Don’t use power tools in presence of flammable
liquids or gases.
3. Guard against electric shock
Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces (e.g.
pipes, radiators, ranges refrigerators).
4. Keep children away
Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord.
All visitors should be kept away from work area.
5. Store idle tools
When not is use, tools should be stored in dry, high,
or locked-up place, out of reach of children.
6. Don’t force tool
It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it was intended.
7. Use right tool
Don’t force small tools or attachments to do the job
of heavy duty tool. Don’t use tools for purposes not
intended.
8. Dress properly
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be
caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid
footwear are recommended when working
outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair.
9. Use safety glasses
Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is
dusty.
10.Don’t abuse cord
Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect it
from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp
edges.
11.Secure work
Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It’s safer than
using your hand and it frees both hands to operate
tool.
12.Don’t overreach
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
13.Maintain tools with care
Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories. Inspect tool cords periodically
and, if damaged, have repaired by authorized service
facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and
replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and free
from oil and grease.
14.Disconnect tools
When not in use, before servicing, and when
changing accessories such as blades, bits and cutters.
15.Remove adjusting keys and wrenches
Form the habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before
turning it on.
16.Avoid unintentional starting
Don’t carry plugged-in tools with finger on switch.
Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
17.Outdoor use extension cords
When tool is used outdoors, use only extension
cords intended for use outdoors and so marked.
18.Stay alert
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do
not operate tool when you are tired.
19.Check damaged parts
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part
that is damaged should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate properly and perform
its intended function. Check for alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that may affect
its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorized service center unless otherwise
indicated elsewhere in this instructions manual.
Have defective switches replaced by an authorized
center. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on
and off.
20.Warning
The use of any other accessory or attachment other
than recommended in this operation instructions or
the catalog may present a risk of personal injury.
21.Have your tool repaired by an expert
This electric appliance is in accordance with the
relevant safety rules repairing of electric apliances
may be carried out only by experts otherwise it may
cause considerable danger for the user.
22.Connect the dust extraction device
Whenever there are facilities for fitting a dust
extraction system, make sure it is connected and
used.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Safe handling of the machine is only possible when
you read the safety and operating instructions
thoroughly and rigorously follow the instructions which are
included inside.
•
For all work on the soldering gun, pull the plug out of
the socket.
•
The power supply lead and the plug must be in
perfect condition. Always keep the power supply
lead away from the area of work.
•
Do not drill into housing of the machine, as
otherwise the double insulation will be broken (use
adhesive shields).
•
The voltage of the electric power source must tally
with the instructions on the type plate of the
appliance.
•
Always fasten the nut tightly when attaching the tip.
This ensures a good electric connection.
•
Ventilate the place of work sufficiently in order to
take unwanted vapours quickly away from melting
material.
•
During use, the soldering gun should be left off.
•
The mains power supply lead for the soldering gun
may only be replaced by a specialist electrician.
•
Use only original accessories which are supplied or
recommended by the manufacturer.
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