When the power is on the tip temperature can reach over 300
C ( 572 ° F ) . Since mishan dling may lead to burns or fire , be sure to
comply with the following precautions . Do not touch the tip and the metallic
parts near the tip .• Do not use the product near flammable items .• Turn the power off when not in use the unit .• Do not warm up the soldering iron with the tip pointing
down . Do not use the unit for applications other than soldering .Do not wet
the unit or use the unit when your hands are wet Do not modify the unit . Use
only genuine HAKKO replacement parts . Do not shock the unit , or otherwise
subject the heating element to severe damage . The soldering process will
produee smoke , so make sure the area is well ventilated .How to solder1. Heat the part with the soldering tip .2. Apply rosin - based solder to the part and melt it with
the soldering tip .3. Wait for the solder to cool and harden before moving the
soldered part .Note• Remove residual solder or any dirt with a moistened duster
or the tip cleaner .• Coat the tip fresh solder after use . . Before replacing
the parts , turn the power off and allow the unit to cool to room temperature .• 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 approx . 10 minutes .• Clean the parts to be joined .• Clean soldering leon tip abd in all faces of tip with a
coating of sol : der Heat the part where to be soldered• Apply flux - cored solder to heated part ( not the
soldering tip ) and heat it till solder melts and flows freelu .