Safety Information - Weller WTQB 1000 Manual

Read these instructions and the safety
guidelines carefully before starting up the unit
and starting work.
Installation and commissioning of the machines which
we have supplied may only be performed by authorized
specialist personnel.
Failure to observe the safety regulations results in a risk to
life and limb.
Keep these instructions in a place that is accessible to all
users.

Safety information

For safety reasons, children and youths
under the age of 16, as well as per-
sons who are not familiar with these
operating instructions, may not use the
device. Children shall not play with the
appliance.
This device is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with limited
physical, sensory or mental aptitude,
or by persons who lack knowledge or
experience in handling the device.
Keep other persons well away from your workplace.
The work area is out of bounds for children and unauthorised
persons. Never allow other persons to touch the soldering
tool or cable.
WARNING Danger of injury
The device or parts of the device may fall off during trans-
portation.
The wearing of metal objects and wristwatches is
prohibited.
Persons with cardiac pacemakers or other medical
implants may not use these drill stands.
The carrying of magnetic or electronic data storage
devices is prohibited.
WARNING Danger of crushing injuries!
Magnetic printed circuit board holders can attract each
other and lock together.
Store magnetic components separately from each other.
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Always leave printed circuit board terminals on the work surface.
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Do not place printed circuit board terminals too close to
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each other.
WARNING Electrical shock
Connecting the control unit incorrectly poses a risk of
injury due to electric shock and can damage the device.
Carefully read the attached safety information, the safety
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information accompanying these operating instructions as
well as the operating instructions for your control unit before
putting the control unit into operation and observe the
safety precautions specified therein.
Only connect WELLER tools.
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If the device is faulty, active electrical conductors may be
bare or the PE conductor may not be functional.
Repairs must always be referred to a Weller-trained
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specialist.
‚If the electrical tool''s power supply cord is damaged, this
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must be replaced with a specially prefabricated power
supply cord available through the customer service
organisation.'
Protect yourself against electric shocks. The handles on
soldering tools with an antistatic design are conductive.
Avoid touching earthed objects such as pipes, heaters,
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cookers and refrigerators..
Do not use the soldering tool in a damp or wet environment.
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Never work on voltage-carrying parts.
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WARNING Fire hazard
Covering the soldering iron or the safety holder poses
a fire hazard. Always keep objects well away from the
soldering iron and safety holder.
Always keep objects well away from the soldering iron
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and safety holder.
Keep all combustible objects, liquids or gases well away
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from the hot soldering tool.
Do not place flammable materials close to the bottom
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heater or to the hot air pen.
The bottom heater and the hot air pen should only be
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operated on a non-flammable, level work surface.
Once switched on, never leave the tool unattended.
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Do not squeeze or crush the tubing of the hot air pen.
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Disruption of the air flow can cause the heating cartridge
to overheat.
WARNING
IR and visible radiation emitted from the bottom heater
is a potential eye hazard.
The preheating plate may only be operated in conjunction
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with a printed circuit board.