Use of the magnifying glass and the lighting
• The magnifying glass can be aligned almost entirely as desired due to the versatile holder.
This allows you to use both hands when soldering (for example, when working with the sol-
dering iron and solder).
• With the slide switch on the side of the LED magnifier lamp you can switch the two LEDs on
or off.
If the LEDs do not go on, either the batteries/rechargeable batteries are flat or the po-
larity is incorrect. Replace the batteries/rechargeable batteries or reinsert them with
the correct polarity (plus/+ and minus/-; see the sign in the battery compartment).
Always cover the magnifying glass with the plastic cover provided when it’s not in
use, otherwise there is a risk of fire due to the burning glass effect in strong direct
sunlight.
Using the “3rd hand”
The “3rd hand” is a versatile holder with two alligator clips, which can be fastened with a wing
nut each. E.g., a circuit board or a workpiece can be fixated with the alligator clips so you have
both hands free for the soldering process.
Keep in mind that delicate workpieces or materials/surfaces can be damaged by the
metal alligator clips! Furthermore, there is the risk of short-circuit!
Maintenance and cleaning
Apart from the occasional battery change, the meter is maintenance-free for you. The LEDs in
the built-in magnifier lamp are permanently installed; they cannot be replaced.
Clean the product only, with a soft, clean, dry cloth.
Use a cloth wetted with a few drops of any commercially available window cleaner to clean
the mirror.
Do not use aggressive chemical or scouring cleaning agents, as this may lead to discolouration
or changes in the material on the surface.
Do not apply too much pressure on the surface of the LED panel, as this could result in scratch
marks.
Wash the sponge occasionally in clear, lukewarm water. Remove any residual solder from the
sponge before that and discard in an environmentally responsible way.
Disposal
a) General
The product must not be disposed of with the household waste.
Please dispose of the product, when it is no longer of use, according to the current
statutory requirements.
Remove the inserted batteries/rechargeable batteries and dispose of them sepa-
rately from the product.
b) Batteries and rechargeable batteries
As the end user, you are required by law (battery ordinance) to return all used batteries and
rechargeable batteries; it is not permitted to dispose of batteries with normal household waste.
Batteries/rechargeable batteries containing hazardous substances are labelled with
this symbol to indicate that disposal in domestic waste is prohibited. The designa-
tions for the heavy metals involved are: Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury, Pb = lead.
Used batteries, rechargeable batteries and coin cells can be returned to collection points in
your municipality, our stores or wherever batteries/rechargeable batteries/coin cells are sold.
You thereby fulfil your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the environment.
Technical data
a) LED magnifier lamp
Power supply ........................ 3 batteries/rechargeable batteries of type AAA/micro
Service life ............................ approx. 10 h with full alkaline batteries
Number of LEDs ................... 2 (permanently mounted, not replaceable)
Light colour ........................... 6500 K (cold-white)
Magnifying glass ................... glass lens, Ø 90 mm, magnification 2x
b) General
Ambient conditions ............... Temperature 0 °C to +40 °C, air humidity 0% to 80% relative,
non-condensing
Dimensions (L x H x W) ........ approx. 190 x 210 x 265 mm
Weight .................................. 828 g
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Product description
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1 Magnifying glass
2 Battery compartment
3 On/Off switch for the two white LEDs (on the bottom of the LED magnifier lamp)
4 Standpipe
5 “3rd hand“ with two alligator clips
6 Soldering iron holder
7 Sponge
Inserting batteries into the LED light, replacing batteries
Basically, it is possible to operate the magnifier lamp with rechargeable batteries.
However, the lower voltage of rechargeable batteries (rechargeable battery = 1.2 V,
battery = 1.5 V) results in a lower brightness of the LEDs of the built-in LED magni-
fier lamp. Also, the operating time is less.
If you want to use rechargeable batteries despite these limitations, we recommend
the use of NiMH batteries with low self-discharge.
• Open the battery compartment by sliding its cover backwards.
• Insert two type AAA/micro batteries, with the correct polarity (pay attention to plus/+ and mi-
nus/-), see the signs in the battery compartment.
The fabric strip in the battery compartment should be underneath the batteries. That
way, you can easily take the batteries out of the battery compartment).
• Close the battery compartment again.
• A battery replacement is required when the light is faint or does not go on at all.
Assembly
Do not use any force during assembly. Tighten the wing nut by hand; do not use any
tools!
• Insert the standpipe into the opening of the stand base and tighten the corresponding wing
nut.
• Put the “3rd hand“ on the standpipe and secure it somehow central on the standpipe with the
corresponding wing nut.
• Place the LED magnifier lamp on the standpipe and also here secure with the corresponding
wing nut.
• Finally the soldering iron holder must be inserted into the corresponding hole of the stand
base and secured in the base with the wing nut.
Dampen/inserting the sponge
The sponge is used to wipe residual solder and flux off the soldering tip of a soldering iron.
The sponge should be dampened with clear water in order not to get damaged. Dip the sponge
in water and let it drain. Put it then in the corresponding storage area on the stand.
Choosing a suitable location
Place the product only on a level, sturdy and sufficiently large surface. Protect valuable furni-
ture surfaces by using a suitable mat to prevent scratches, pressure points or discolourations.
Always ensure that the product cannot tip over. Attach therefore only light objects (for example,
a circuit board) to the alligator clips of the “3rd hand”.
