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Soldering 

Starter Kit

6400245 User’s 

Guide

We hope you enjoy your Soldering Starter kit from RadioShack. Please read 

this user’s guide before using your new soldering kit.

Summary of Contents for 6400245

Page 1: ...Soldering StarterKit 6400245 User sGuide We hope you enjoy your Soldering Starter kit from RadioShack Please read this user s guide before using your new soldering kit ...

Page 2: ... Desoldering Vacuum Pump 2mm Solder Wick Tools Helping Hands with Magnifying Glass Magnifies small objects and holds them securely 4 5 Mini Diagonal Pliers Reamer Tool Fork Tool Chip Tool Hook Needle Tool Knife Scraping Tool Stainless Steel Brass Brush Tool User s Guide User s Guide Caution The solder contained in this kit contains lead Thoroughly wash your hands after soldering and before consumi...

Page 3: ...in order to avoid a hazard Never hold the soldering tip to the soldering point too long This can destroy the soldering point Never operate the soldering iron without the soldering tip This can damage the heating device When you are not using your soldering iron be sure to turn it OFF Store the soldering iron in a dry secure place where children cannot reach it Keep the soldering iron away from dus...

Page 4: ...e into the stand When you re ready to use the iron add water to the sponge 4 Plug the power cord into a grounded AC outlet SettingUpYourHelpingHands Alligator clips hold your project in place and the magnifying glass lets you see small items up close Wing nuts let you adjust the angles Soldering Iron Holder Cleaning Sponge Alligator Clip Wing Nuts ...

Page 5: ...ides from the tip 2 Tin the soldering tip by adding a small amount of solder 3 When the tip becomes discolored wipe it across the damp cleaning sponge then tin it again Cap Nut ReplacetheTips 1 Turn off the iron and allow it to cool 2 Remove the cap nut and tip and clear out any dust Do not get dust in your eyes 3 Insert the new tip and tighten the cap nut securely To avoid damage do not over tight...

Page 6: ... avoid surface mount soldering which requires more experience Tip It takes practice to solder electronic components quickly and properly Before you start an important project try to solder several practice joints Leads Pads Temperature Control 2 Insert the component leads through the correct PCB pads 1 Turn on the soldering iron and set the desired temperature based on different soldering condition...

Page 7: ...d 3 Press the soldering iron to the pad where the lead emerges Heat the pad for one second 4 Do not move the iron Instead move the solder to touch the point where the pad and lead meet Do not touch the solder to the iron 5 Pull back the solder before you remove the iron Turn off the soldering iron if not used for over 5 minutes To protect your tools do not keep the iron set at a high temperature fo...

Page 8: ...comes liquid 3 Hold the pump to the melted solder and press the trigger button Note To extend the life of the tip press it lightly to the work area 4 Push the plunger down again to eject the solder into a metal glass or ceramic receptacle Do not reuse this solder Caution Always keep the tip end of tool away from your face Never point the tool at another person Do not let ejected solder fall onto P...

Page 9: ...ngers Use pliers or hold the solder wick by its plastic case 3 Press the iron on top of the solder wick When the solder melts the solder wick will soak up the excess CleantheDesolderingPump After use thoroughly clean the pump s plunger cleaning shaft O ring and barrel Remove the tip and barrel and then coat the O ring and cleaning shaft with petroleum jelly lubricant Do not use solvents or heat Ba...

Page 10: ...oducts on which 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 for the remainder of the original warranty period You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period RADIOSHACK EXPRESSLY DISCLAI...

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