SAFETY WARNINGS
Your Tradeflame Soldering Iron 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 Soldering Iron.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, and/
or serious injury. Never forget that the soldering tip and heater can reach high
temperatures. Follow these simple safety rules at all times. Keep Soldering Iron
out of reach of children. Keep your Soldering Iron 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
iron is unplugged and cool. Do not dip the tool into any liquid. Always work in a
well-ventilated area. After use, unplug the iron, 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 “Soldering Iron” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded)
Soldering Irons or battery-operated (cordless) Soldering Irons.
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 Soldering Iron in explosive atmo-liquids, gases or dust.
Soldering Irons create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
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Keep children and bystanders away while operating
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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Indoor use. Do not expose Soldering Iron to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a Soldering Iron will increase the risk of electric shock (Fig. 4)
PERSONAL SAFETY
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Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating
a Soldering Iron. Do not use a Soldering Iron while you are tired/distracted or
under the influence. A moment of inattention while operating a Soldering Iron
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 Soldering
Iron.
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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables
better control of the Soldering Iron 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 Soldering Irons allow
you to become complacent and ignore Soldering Iron safety principles. A
careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
SOLDERING USE AND CARE
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Do not force the Soldering Iron. Use the correct Soldering Iron for your
application. The correct Soldering Iron will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
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Do not use the Soldering Iron if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any
Soldering Iron that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be replaced.
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Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or turn off the battery, from
the Soldering Iron before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing Soldering Iron. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the Soldering Iron accidentally.
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Store idle Soldering Iron
out of the reach of children
and do not allow
persons unfamiliar with the Soldering Iron or these instructions to operate
the Soldering Iron. Soldering Iron are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
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Maintain Soldering Iron and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect
the Soldering Iron’s operation. If damaged, have the Soldering Iron repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained Soldering Iron.
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Use the Soldering Iron, accessories and Soldering Iron bits etc. in accordance
with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the
work to be performed. Use of the Soldering Iron 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.
(Fig. 4) Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling
and control of the Soldering Iron in unexpected situations.
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Do not expose a Soldering Iron to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to
fire or temperature above 130°C (265°F) may cause explosion.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR SOLDERING IRONS
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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 Soldering Iron on its side. Soldering Iron
could tip resulting in contact between hot tip and flammable materials.
Always set/store Soldering Iron on metal stand provided (Fig. 2)
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Do not place Soldering Iron in coil stand (Fig. 3).
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Keep hands clear of the tip serious burns can occur if skin contacts tip
(Fig. 4)
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Work in well ventilated areas. Soldering can produce fumes and smoke.
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Use personal protective equipment when using
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This Soldering Iron 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.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN
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To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product damage due to a short
circuit, never immerse your Soldering Iron, 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. (Fig. 4)
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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 (Fig.1 / vii). Serious
burns could occur if skin contacts a hot tip.(Fig. 4)
ACCESSORIES
Use only recommended accessories. Others may be hazardous.
For a complete listing of accessories, go online to www.tradeflame.com
