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Soldering Iron
6. Wash your hands thoroughly after working with solder containing lead. Do not ingest
solder containing lead; do not eat while working.
7. The power cables (power cable and cable to soldering iron) have to be protected
against heat and sharp edges.
8. Wear appropriate protective clothing and safety goggles while soldering.
9. Do not touch any other area but the handle when the soldering iron is working. It is
very hot!
10. Do not leave children alone in the presence of the soldering iron.
11. Soldering must be done on non-combustible surfaces. Make sure any material in the
vicinity cannot be damaged by the heat.
12. When the device can no longer be operated safely, disconnect it immediately and
secure it against being operated unintentionally.
13. It can be assumed that safe operation is no longer possible if:
a. the device exhibits visible damage
b. the device no longer works
c. it has been stored for a long time under unfavorable conditions
d. the device was exposed to extraordinary stress caused by transport
OPERATION
1. Unpack the soldering station and check all parts. Damaged parts may not be put into
operation.
2. Put the holding rack for the soldering iron sideways in the soldering station, wet the
cleaning sponge in the sponge rack with water.
3. Put the soldering iron in the holding rack.
4. Place the soldering station on a solid and dry surface.
5. Connect the main plug to a socket and turn on the soldering station by using the
power switch (I=ON/0=OFF). When turned on, the power switch is lit.
a. Always put the soldering iron on the holding rack when it is heating up or during
breaks from soldering
b. Make sure the contacts for soldering on the workpiece are clean
c. Only use solder for electronics. Acidic solder can damage the soldering tip or the
workpiece
6. Regulate the desired temperature of the soldering iron with the adjusting knob.
7. The color-coded areas are equal to following temperatures:
a. Yellow approx. 150°C
b. Orange approx. >150 to 270°C
c. Red approx. >270 to 480°C
8. For lead solder, choose the start of the first red segment (approx. 270-360°C), for
silver solder use the beginning of the second red segment (approx. 320-420°C).
9. For larger soldering tip adjust the temperature upwards to perform the soldering as
fast as possible and as long as necessary.
10. Lower the temperature during breaks, this saves energy and extends the durability of
the soldering tip.
11. Wait about 2-3 minutes until the soldering tip reaches the adjusted temperature, test
the temperature by touching the soldering tip with solder, if the solder melts away
easily you can start soldering.
12. Tin the hot soldering tip with solder; wipe off excessive solder on the wet cleaning sponge.
