4.
Remove the tip by using a pliers as in Figures 6 & 7.
5.
Insert the stainless tube of the tip back in the barrel to melt the solder in around 5
seconds as in Figure 8.
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6.
Remove again and shake out any loose melted solder in the tip per Figure 9, the
tip should now be unclogged. Replace the tip and screw back the retaining barrel
nut assembly but care should be taken not to over tighten!
PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING THE SOLDER
COLLECTOR
CAUTION:
The desolder switch must be turned “OFF” and the iron allowed to cool
before this operation.
1.
Hold iron as in Figure 10. Press and turn the red knob at the butt of the iron.
2.
Slide out the solder collector as in Figure 11. (CAUTION: The solder collector is
glass and thus retains heat, handle with care!)
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