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• Do not touch the mains cable or the product if there are any signs of damage, as this may cause a fatal
electric shock!
Switch off the mains voltage to the socket containing the power adapter (switch off at the corresponding
circuit breaker or remove the fuse, and then switch off at the corresponding RCD protective switch).
You can then unplug the power adapter from the mains socket.
• If there are any signs of damage, discontinue use immediately. Take the product to a specialist repair
centre or dispose of it in an environmentally friendly manner.
• A faulty mains cable may be replaced only by the manufacturer, a service engineer or a similarly qualified
person in order to prevent hazards.
• Do not insert any objects into the ventilation slots on the soldering station. This may cause a fatal electric
shock!
c) Operation
• Never use the soldering iron to heat up liquids.
• Never solder live electrical components or parts. Always switch off the power before-hand.
• Do not cover or fasten any items to the soldering station. Otherwise there is a risk of fire.
• Touching or soldering capacitors (or similar components) or leads/cables that are connected to
capacitors may cause a fatal electric shock! Capacitors may stay charged for several hours after you
switch off the power supply!
• Keep your workstation clean.
• Ensure that there is sufficient lighting.
• Ensure proper ventilation during soldering. Solder and flux vapours can be harmful to your health.
• Wash your hands thoroughly after working with solder. This is particularly important when using lead-
based solder.
• Do not put soldering alloys into your mouth. Do not eat or drink during soldering.
• Wear suitable protective clothing and safety goggles when soldering. Liquid/splashing solder may cause
serious burns or eye damage.
• Never use soldering flux, acid or similar aids when soldering. Such materials result in poor soldering
joints. They may also damage the tip of the soldering iron.
• When using the soldering iron, do not touch any other part of the soldering iron apart from the handle.
Otherwise there is a danger of burning!
• Always solder on non-flammable surfaces. Protect other materials nearby from damage through heat.
• Place the soldering iron in holder when not in use.
