Operational Safety Checklist
• Do not plug in and turn on until the tip element has been checked,
or replaced and tightened.
• Never touch the soldering tip.
• Do not use the soldering tool in a damp or wet environment.
• Always wear safety glasses. Smoke and hot embers can often result
when soft soldering.
• Never use on live or voltage-carrying parts.
• Avoid positioning your head directly over the soldering process.
Soldering often creates fumes that can be toxic.
• Avoid prolonged use. This could overheat the tip element causing it
to fail or oxidise.
• Always allow the soldering iron to reach the desired temperature.
This can take several minutes.
• Ensure electrical cords are well clear of the soldering process.
• Avoid touching earthed objects such as pipes, heaters, cookers
and refrigerators.
• Wash your hands after using solder – many soft solders contain toxic
lead products.
• Never leave the soldering station unattended.
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Turn off and wait until the tip element has cooled down
before storing.
• The soldering tip becomes very hot during soldering work. There is a
risk of burns from touching the tip. After the soldering process, the
soldering tool and the workpiece holder are still hot.
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