2. Precautions

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In this instruction manual, “WARNING” and “CAUTIONS” are defined as follows.

WARNING

WARNING: Misuse may potentially cause death of, or serious injury to the user.

CAUTION : Misuse may potentially cause injury to the user or physical damage

to the objects involved.

For your own safety, be sure to comply with these precautions.

CAUTION

When the power is on, the nozzle temperature is between

380°C/716°F and 480°C/ 896°F.

Since mishandling may lead to burns or fire, be sure to comply with

the following precautions.

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Do not touch the metallic parts near the nozzle, nearby plastic parts and the

spring iron holder.

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Do not use the product near flammable items.

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Advise other people in the work area that the unit can reach a very high tem-

perature and should be considered potentially dangerous.

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Turn the power off while taking breaks and when finished using the unit.

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Before replacing parts or storing the unit, turn the power off and allow the unit

to cool to room temperature.

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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with

reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and

knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning

use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appli-

ance.

To prevent damage to the unit and ensure a safe working environ-

ment, be sure to comply with the following precautions.

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Use clean, filtered air as the fluid. With the trigger pulled and air flowing,

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Do not use the unit for applications other than desoldering.

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Do not rap the desoldering gun against the work bench to shake off residual

solder, or otherwise subject the iron to severe shocks.

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Do not modify the unit.

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Use only genuine HAKKO replacement parts.

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Do not wet the unit or use the unit when your hands are wet.

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Set the ceramic paper filter (S) for the filter retainer (station), and the ceramic

paper filter (L) for the filter pipe (gun).

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Maintain the desoldering gun and the station.

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While using the unit, donʼt do anything which may cause bodily harm or physi-

cal damage.