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Radio Shack 20W Soldering Starter Kit User Manual page 8

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Flow enough
solder to hold the
component; solder
should not extend
beyond the pad and
should extend only
slightly above the pad.
5. Trim the excess
lead as closely as
possible to the
PCB.
Caution: Be careful
when soldering and
trimming leads.
Protective eyeware is recommended.
Turn off the soldering iron if not used for over
5 minutes. To protect your tools, do not keep
the iron set at a high temperature for long
periods of time.
Tin the iron again after use to prevent
oxidation.
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