SAFETY WARNINGS
Your Tradeflame Craft Tools is a very safe tool and complies with all the relevant
safety regulations in Australia. Nevertheless, like all electrical appliances, it
must be handled with care.
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations
and specifications provided with this Tradeflame Craft Tool.
Failure to follow
all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, and/or serious injury.
Never forget that the tip and heater can reach high temperatures. Follow these
simple safety rules at all times. Keep
Tradeflame Craft Tool
out of reach of
children. This is not a toy and not intended for use by children 12 years old
or younger without adult supervision. Keep your
Craft Tool
well away from all
flammable material. To avoid burns, always assume that the tip is hot. Be sure
the hot soldering tip and heater does not come into contact with the electric
power cord. Before making any adjustment (removing or replacing a tip, etc.)
make sure the
Craft Tool
is unplugged / switched off and cool. Do not dip the
Craft Tool
into any liquid. Always work in a well-ventilated area. After use,
unplug/switch off the
Craft Tool
, allow the tip to cool, and store in a safe place.
Safety goggles are recommended for preventing hot materials from injuring
eyes.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “
Craft
Tool
” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded)
Craft Tools
or
battery-operated (cordless)
Craft Tools
.
WORK AREA SAFETY
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Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
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Do not operate
Craft Tool
around explosive liquids, gases or dust.
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This is not a toy and not intended for use by children 12 years old
or younger without adult supervision.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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Indoor use. Do not expose Craft Tool to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a Craft Tool will increase the risk of electric shock
PERSONAL SAFETY
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Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating
a Craft Tool. Do not use a Craft Tool while you are tired/distracted or under
the influence. A moment of inattention while operating a Craft Tool may
result in serious personal injury.
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Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
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Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position
before connecting to power source, picking up or carrying the Craft Tool.
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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables
better control of the Craft Tool in unexpected situations.
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Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair and
clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
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Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of the Craft Tools allow you to
become complacent and ignore Craft Tool safety principles. A careless action
can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
MAINTENANCE/SERVICING
Serviceable components:
N/A
Servicing instructions:
N/A
USE AND CARE
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Do not force the Craft Tool. Use the correct Craft Tool for your application.
The correct Craft Tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.
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Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or turn off the battery,
from the Craft Tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing Craft Tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the Craft Tool accidentally.
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Store idle Craft Tool
out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the Craft Tool or these instructions to operate the Craft Tool.
Craft Tool are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
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Maintain Craft Tool and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the
Craft Tool’s operation.
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Use the Craft Tool, accessories and Craft Tool bits etc. in accordance with
these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work
to be performed. Use of the Craft Tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
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Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the Craft Tool in unexpected situations.
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Do not expose a Craft Tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire
or temperature above 130°C (265°F) may cause explosion.
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Do not attempt to use the Craft Tool on materials likely to melt (plastic,
synthetics or imitation leather)
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR CRAFT TOOLS
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Contact with a hot tip could ignite flammable materials. Contact with a hot
tip could ignite a fire.
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While in use do not stand or store Craft Tool on its side. Craft Tool could tip
resulting in contact between hot tip and flammable materials. Always set/
store Craft Tool on stand provided
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Do not place Craft Tool in coil stand.
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Keep hands clear of the tip serious burns can occur if skin contacts tip
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Work in well ventilated areas, as Craft Tool can produce fumes and smoke.
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Use personal protective equipment when using
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This Craft Tool is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
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To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product damage due to a
short circuit, never immerse your Craft Tool, battery pack or charger in fluid
or allow a fluid to flow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as
seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach-containing
products etc., can cause a short circuit.
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To reduce the risk of injury, always wear safety goggles or glasses with side
shields. Keep hands and fingers behind finger guard. Serious burns could
occur if skin contacts a hot tip.)
CHANGING THE TIP
Ensure the tip is cool and Craft Tool is switched off and unplugged from mains
current before touching the tip as serious burns could occur to skin if touched.
1.
Unscrew the tip in a clockwise direction with a pair needle nose pliers with
smooth jaws
2.
Use needle nose pliers to remove the tip and replace
3.
Tighten tip securely with needle nose pliers - making sure not to over tighten
