Maintenance - Ryobi P3100 Operator's Manual

WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause
product damage.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
While the tip is hot, wipe the tip against a damp sponge or
a metallic wool pad to remove debris. Keeping a clean tip is
important to extend the life of the tip and will improve solder
melting and flow during use.
REPLACING SOLDERING TIPS
See Figure 8, page 10.
WARNING:
Always allow the soldering tip to cool for a minimum of
30 minutes before removing the tip. Touching a hot sol-
dering tip can result in serious personal injury.
FOLLOWING FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS

MAINTENANCE

NOTE: ILLUSTRATIONS START ON PAGE 9
8 — English
 Remove the battery pack from the tool or disconnect from
the power supply.
 Loosen the nut by turning counterclockwise and remove
from tip.
 Remove the sleeve by sliding off the pen.
 Pull to remove the tip and insert a replacement tip. Push
the new tip onto the ceramic heating element.
 Hold the body of the pen and slide the sleeve over the
new tip.
 Reinstall the nut.
STORAGE
Always remove the battery pack and allow the soldering iron
to cool completely before storing.
WARNING:
Always remove the battery pack before storage to en-
sure the product is off. Allow a minimum of 30 minutes
of cool-down time before storage. Storing a soldering
iron with a hot tip can cause serious burns and/or ignite
combustible objects.