SAFETY WARNINGS
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications
provided with this De-Soldering Iron.
Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and
instructions for future reference.
The term “De-Soldering Iron” in the warnings
refers to your mains-operated (corded) De-Soldering Irons or battery-operated
(cordless) De-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 De-Soldering Iron in explosive atmo-liquids, gases or dust.
De-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 De-Soldering Iron to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a De-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 De-Soldering Iron. Do not use a De-Soldering Iron while you are tired/
distracted or under the influence. A moment of inattention while operating a
De-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 De-
Soldering Iron.
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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables
better control of the De-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 De-Soldering Irons
allow you to become complacent and ignore De-Soldering Iron safety
principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a
second.
DE-SOLDERING USE AND CARE
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Do not force the De-Soldering Iron. Use the correct De-Soldering Iron for
your application. The correct De-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 De-Soldering Iron if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any
De-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 De-Soldering Iron before making any adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing De-Soldering Iron. Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the De-Soldering Iron accidentally.
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Store idle De-Soldering Iron
out of the reach of children
and do not allow
persons unfamiliar with the De-Soldering Iron or these instructions to
operate the De-Soldering Iron. De-Soldering Iron are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
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Maintain De-Soldering Iron and accessories. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may
affect the De-Soldering Iron’s operation. If damaged, have the De-Soldering
Iron repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
De-Soldering Iron.
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Use the De-Soldering Iron, accessories and De-Soldering Iron bits etc.
in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working
conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the De-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 De-Soldering Iron in unexpected situations.
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Do not expose a De-Soldering Iron to fire or excessive temperature.
Exposure to fire or temperature above 130°C (265°F) may cause explosion.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR DE-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 De-Soldering Iron on its side. De-Soldering
Iron could tip resulting in contact between hot tip and flammable materials.
Always set/store De-Soldering Iron on metal stand provided (Fig. 2)
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Do not place De-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. De-Soldering can produce fumes and smoke.
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Use personal protective equipment when using
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This De-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 De-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
