3
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Dampen the cleaning sponge with water.
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Put the soldering iron into the holder.
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Switch the station on using the power switch and the LCD will display the preset
300
o
C.
•
Adjust the temperature using the + or - buttons on the front panel.
•
The setting adjusts in 10
o
C increments.
•
The iron may take a few minutes to heat up fully to the set temperature.
•
Tin the hot iron tip with solder; wipe off excessive solder with the damp cleaning
sponge.
•
Heat up the soldering point with the iron and add solder.
•
Clean the tip with the wet sponge after each soldering operation.
SOLDERING IRON TIP REPLACEMENT
•
Replacing the soldering iron tip should only be done when the iron is switched off
and at room temperature.
•
The tip can be changed or replaced by unscrewing the knurled nut barrel and
extracting the tip.
Caution
: Damage could occur if the iron is left on without the tip inserted.
•
After removing the tip, blow out any remaining oxide dust that may have formed in
the tip retaining area of the barrel.
Warning
: Care should be taken to avoid getting dust in your eyes.
CLEANING
•
Cleaning should only be done when the station is switched off and the iron is at
room temperature.
•
The tool may be cleaned with a damp cloth and a small amount of liquid detergent
if necessary.
•
Do not use any chemicals, abrasives or solvents that could damage the casing.
