Safety Warnings - Matco Tools SK12PR Manual

REFILLING BUTANE
1. Turn off the soldering iron and make sure the flame is off.
2. Wait until the soldering iron temperature cools down naturally before refilling butane.
3. Hold the soldering iron in an upside down position.
4. Insert and press down the butane canister nozzle into the soldering iron refilling valve.
5. Stop refilling once gas starts to overflow. The soldering iron will never be visually 100% full.
OVERFILLING CAN CAUSE FLAMES.
6. Please allow a few minutes for gas to become stabilized before operation.

SAFETY WARNINGS

Read and follow operating instructions and warnings and familiarize yourself with the torch
before lighting or using. Review instructions and warnings periodically to maintain awareness.
- Caution: Parts may become very hot. Keep young children away from the tool.
- Extremely flammable contents are pressurized.
- Use only in a well-ventilated area.
- Always wear goggles and protective gloves and use proper tools when working with high heat.
- Never inhale welding/soldering fumes.
- Do not puncture or incinerate.
- Never attempt to modify the torch construction, use unapproved accessories or fuels, or
attempt to repair a damaged torch.
- Do not drop the torch, as the unit might be damaged and ceramic parts may break.
- Never store at temperatures above 45°C such as in a car or prolonged sunlight.
- Follow refilling procedure to avoid serious accidents.
- Do not ignite the torch near the face, hands, clothing or inflammable materials.
- Please note the butane flame may be barely visible in certain light conditions.
- Allow the torch to cool down before storage.
- Ensure flame is extinguished and gas is off after each use.
- Never attempt to use torch as a cigarette lighter.
- Be extra careful when using the torch outdoors on sunny or windy days.
- Wind may carry the torch's heat back toward you or other areas which are not intended to be heated.
- Never use a torch to remove lead-based paint indoors or in any confined area.
- Always check to make sure no unintended parts or materials are being heated.
- Whenever there is a possibility that unintended material has been heated,
wait at least two hours before leaving the area.
- Be especially careful to avoid fumes from cadmium, plating and galvanized metal.
- Beware that the torch tip and accessories get hot during use.
- Be sure not to point in a direction that would cause nearby objects to ignite.
- Heating torches/soldering irons are extremely dangerous, especially after they have been "emptied".
- Always have a fire extinguisher and a bucket of water near the torch and work area.
- Do not use water to cool down the torch; it will damage the product.
- Store and transport the container upright.
- After use, please wait 2-5 minutes until confirming the torch has been extinguished and cooled down.
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