12 1. Safety Instructions; Warning Notes - Weller WMD 3 Operating Instructions Manual

1. Safety instructions
No liability is undertaken by the manufacturer for applications other than those in the ope-
rating instructions, nor for any unilaterally applied modifications.
These operating instructions and the warning notes contained therein must be read careful-
ly and placed in a clearly visible position near the solder unit. Failure to adhere to warning
notices can cause accidents and injury or damage to health.
The WELLER WMD 3 soldering/desoldering station complies with the EC statement of com-
pliance in accordance with the underlying safety requirements of guideline 89/336/EEC,
73/23/EEC and 89/392/EEC.

Warning Notes

1. Keep your workplace tidy.
Always return the soldering equipment to its original holder, when it is not needed. Do not
place any combustible objects in the vicinity of the hot soldering equipment.
2. Please observe environmental influences.
Do not use the soldering equipment in moist or wet surroundings.
3. Protect yourself against electric shock.
Prevent body contact to grounded parts, such as tubes, radiators, stoves and refrigerators.
4. Keep away from children.
Do not permit any other person to touch the tool or the cable. Keep other persons away
from your workplace.
5.Keep the soldering equipment in a safe place.
Soldering equipment, which is not required at the moment, should be kept in a dry, high
position or closed location out of the reach of children.
6. Do not overload your soldering equipment.
Operate the soldering equipment only at the voltage and pressure, respectively pressure
range mentioned.
7. Use the correct soldering equipment.
Do not use to low-capacity soldering equipment for your work. Do not use the soldering
equipment for purposes it is not intended for.
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8.Wear suitable working clothes.
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Danger of burn by liquid solder. Wear adequate protective clothing to protect yourself
against burns.
9. Protect your eyes.
Wear protective goggles. Observe especially the warning notes of the adhesives' manufac-
turer, when adhesives are processed. Protect yourself against tin splashes. Danger of burn
by liquid solder.
10. Use a solder smoke suction device.
If facilities for the operation of a solder smoke suction device are available, please check
yourself that they have been connected and are operated correctly.
11. Do not use the cable for purposes it is not intended for.
Never carry the soldering equipment on its cable. Do not use the cable to pull the plug out
of the wall outlet. Protect the cable against heat, oil, and sharp edges.
12. Secure the workpiece.
Use a clamping device to secure the workpiece. With this device the workpiece is held
down more safely than with the hand, and moreover you have both hands free to operate
the soldering equipment.
13. Avoid unnatural posture.
Arrange your workplace in a correct ergonomic way. Avoid uncomfortable posture when
working. Always use appropriate soldering equipment.
14. Treat your soldering equipment with care.
Keep the soldering equipment clean in order to be able to work better and more safely.
Observe the maintenance instructions and the notes on the change of the soldering tip.
Check all cables and hoses connected in regular intervals. Repairs my be carried out by an
authorised specialist only. Use genuine Weller spare parts only.
15. Remove the plug from the wall outlet before opening the housing.
16. Do not leave any maintenance equipment.
Before switching the equipment on, please check whether all keys and adjustment equip-
ment have been removed.
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