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20W Soldering 

Starter Kit

6400255      User’s Guide  

We hope you enjoy your 20W Soldering Starter 

Kit from RadioShack. Please read this user’s 

guide before using your new soldering kit.

Summary of Contents for 20W Soldering Starter Kit

Page 1: ...20W Soldering Starter Kit 6400255 User s Guide We hope you enjoy your 20W Soldering Starter Kit from RadioShack Please read this user s guide before using your new soldering kit...

Page 2: ...ge Contents Soldering Iron Silicone Ring Soldering Iron Holder Stand Cleaning Sponges 2 Rosin Core Solder Soldering Tips 3 Cone Chisel Fine point Desoldering Vacuum Pump 2 5mm Desoldering Braid User s...

Page 3: ...tractionsystem Inhalationofsolderingfumesandparticlesfrom fluxinthesolderisdetrimentaltohealth Becareful Hotsolderingironscancausesevere burnsandignitefires Donottouchthetipand theheatsinkplateorletit...

Page 4: ...perate the soldering iron without the soldering tip This can damage the heating device When you are not using your soldering iron set the power switch to OFF Store the soldering iron in a dry secure p...

Page 5: ...dering iron holder into the slot on the stand 4 Place the iron in the holder and plug the power cord into an AC outlet 5 Place the cleaning sponge into the stand and add water When you re ready to use...

Page 6: ...ith pliers Tin the Soldering Iron Tip Tinning means coating the soldering iron tip with a small amount of solder 1 Plug in the iron switch on and wait one minute Then wipe the tip quickly on the damp...

Page 7: ...ss the soldering iron to the pad where the lead emerges Heat the pad for one second 3 Do not move the iron Instead move the solder to touch the point where the pad and lead meet Do not touch the solde...

Page 8: ...e excess lead as closely as possible to the PCB Caution Be careful when soldering and trimming leads Protective eyeware is recommended Turn off the soldering iron if not used for over 5 minutes To pro...

Page 9: ...s if solder flows over the board connecting two pads that should not be connected 1 Place the end of your desoldering braid directly on the solder 2 Press the iron on top of the braid When the solder...

Page 10: ...ring tool plunger until the cleaning shaft protrudes from the tip 2 Heat the bridge with soldering iron until solder melts and becomes liquid 3 Hold the pump lightly to the melted solder and press the...

Page 11: ...Do not reuse this solder Caution Always keep the tip end of tool away from your face Never point the tool at another person Be careful not to let ejected solder fall onto PCBs or other wiring as this...

Page 12: ...jelly lubricant Do not use solvents or heat Specifications Output Power 20W Input Voltage 120V AC 60Hz Maximum Temp Output 860 F 460 C Power Cord SPT 1 18 gauge Length of the Power Cord 5 ft 1 5m wit...

Page 13: ...or attributable to abuse misuse failure to follow instructions improper installation or maintenance alteration accident Acts of God such as floods or lightning or excess voltage or current b improper...

Page 14: ...ch a refund is made become the property of RadioShack New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted f...

Page 15: ...ARRANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE AND ANY LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT AND ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF...

Page 16: ...Corporation All rights reserved RadioShack is a registered trademark used by RadioShack Corporation vary from state to state You may contact RadioShack at RadioShack Customer Relations 300 RadioShack...

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