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21. Use clamps (not included) or other practical ways to secure and support the work-
piece to a stable platform. This is more secure than using your hands, and leaves
both hands free to work with the tool. Holding the work by hand or against your body
is unstable and may lead to loss of control.
22. Take care of your soldering tool. Keep the soldering tool clean for better and safer
work. Follow the maintenance instructions and the notices concerning changing the
soldering tips. Regularly inspect all connected cords and hoses. Repairs should only
be carried out by a qualified technician. Use only original PERFORMANCE TOOL®
replacement parts.
23. Check for damaged parts. Before using any tool, any part that appears damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment and binding of moving parts; any broken parts or mount-
ing fixtures; and any other condition that may affect proper operation. Any part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified technician.
24. Repairs should only be carried out by a qualified electrician using original
PERFORMANCE TOOLS® replacement parts. Failure to do so can lead to accidents
for the operator. Use of any other parts will void the warranty. Only use accessories
intended for use with this tool. Approved accessories are available from Performance
Tool®. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your
model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when
used on another tool.
25. Do not operate any tool if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning
labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reflexes are impaired while
taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate any tool.
26. Maintenance. For your safety, maintenance should be performed regularly by a
qualified technician.
WARNING: Do not pull trigger continuing for more than 1 minute.
WARNING: Performance of this tool may vary depending on variations in local line volt-
age. Extension cord usage may also affect tool performance.
WARNING: This product and its packaging contain a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: This product, when used for soldering and similar applications, produces
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
WARNING: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual
cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood
by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the operator. Read and understand all of the instructions
provided in the instruction manual of this product, as well as, any other tool(s) used with
this product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
