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Please read these instructions carefully before use and retain for future reference. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed. • Check that the voltage indicated on the rating plate corresponds with that of the local network before connecting the appliance to the mains power supply.
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ASSEMBLY & OPERATION Note: The first time you use the soldering iron, it may smoke slightly as the heating element dries out. This is normal and should only last for a few minutes. ONLY USE FOR ELECTRICAL WORK - Acidic solder will damage the iron tip. •...
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De-Soldering IC’s • Attach the most suitably sized nozzle for the size of the IC to the tool. • Adjust the temperature to the required setting and wait a few seconds for the actual temperature to be reached. • Use only one hand to hold the hot air tool and one to hold a suitable pick-up wire tool.
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TROUBLESHOOTING • Tip heats intermittently - Mains cord damaged or a loose connection. • Tip will not reach set temperature - Defective heating element • Solder will not wet the tip - Tip temperature is too high. Tip is badly oxidized and requires cleaning.
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INFORMATION ON WASTE DISPOSAL FOR CONSUMERS OF ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT. When this product has reached the end of its life it must be treated as Waste Electrical & Electronics Equipment (WEEE). Any WEEE marked products must not be mixed with general household waste, but kept separate for the treatment, recovery and recycling of the materials used.
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