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6400245

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registered trademark used by RadioShack Corporation.

Limited Warranty

RadioShack warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship 

under normal use by the original purchaser for 

ninety (90) days

 after the date of 

purchase from a RadioShack-owned store or an authorized RadioShack franchisee or 

dealer.  RADIOSHACK MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to abuse, 

misuse, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, 

accident, Acts of God (such as 

fl

 oods or lightning), or excess voltage or current; (b) 

improper or incorrectly performed repairs by persons who are not a RadioShack 

Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) ordinary 

wear and tear or cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; 

(f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service, adjustment or reinstallation; 

and (g) claims by persons other than the original purchaser.
Should a problem occur that is covered by this warranty, take the product and the 

RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store in the 

U.S.  RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) repair the 

product without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with the same or a 

comparable product; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, 

and products 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 DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS NOT 

STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.  ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE 

IMPOSED BY LAW, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY 

AND, IF APPLICABLE, THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR 

PURPOSE, SHALL EXPIRE ON THE EXPIRATION OF THE STATED WARRANTY 

PERIOD. 
EXCEPT AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, RADIOSHACK SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR 

RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY OTHER PERSON 

OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED 

DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR 

ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, 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 RADIOSHACK HAS BEEN 

ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or 

the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above 

limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.  This warranty gives you speci

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rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. You may 

contact RadioShack at:

RadioShack Customer Relations

300 RadioShack Circle

Fort Worth, TX 76102    

 

 

 

04/08

www.RadioShack.com

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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