General Safety Rules
Soldering can be dangerous if safe and proper operating
procedures are not followed. As with all tools, there
are certain hazards involved with the operation of this
product. Using the tool with respect and caution will
considerably reduce the possibility of personal injury.
Please note that if normal safety precautions are
overlooked or ignored personal injury to the operator may
result:
Safety equipment may reduce your potential for
injury, but even this will not make up for poor judgment,
carelessness or inattention. Always exercise caution in
the workshop.
REMEMBER:
your personal safety is your responsibility.
This tool was designed for soldering applications only.
Westronglyrecommendthatitisneithermodiednor
used for any applications other than those for which it
was designed.
WARNING
Failure to follow these rules may result
in serious personal injury
1 100 watt soldering gun
2 30 watt soldering iron
3 Solder wire
4 Stand for iron
5 Spare tip for gun
6 Scraping tool
7 De-soldering tool
8 Resinux
9 Hands-freemagnier
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1. For your own safety, read these instructions
before operating this soldering tool. Get to know
the tool’s applications and limitations.
2. Make sure this appliance is earthed. This tool is
suppliedcompletewithafactorytted13amp3-pin
plug. The green and yellow conductor in the core
is the earth wire; never connect this wire to a live
terminal.
3. Do not use in a dangerous environment. Do not
usetheguninthevicinityofammableliquidsor
materials. Never use an electrical appliance in the
rain, in wet areas or with wet hands, because using
an electrical appliance under these conditions greatly
increases the possibility of electric shock.
4. Unauthorised people, especially children should
be kept clear of the work area. Never leave a
soldering tool unattended.
5. Do not use this tool for work beyond their
prescribed capacity. Do not apply excessive
pressure or otherwise force the tool. Do not drop or
treat it roughly. Mishandling can weaken insulation
and other safety features.
6. Never lift soldering tools or hang them on hooks
or nails by their cables. This may cause a short or
damage the power cable.
7. Always use the right tool for the job and only for
the purpose for which it was designed. Do not
attempt to adapt or modify a tool for an alternative
purpose, or to gain a greater working capacity than
for which it was intended.
8. Dress appropriately. Non-slip footwear is
recommended. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
9. Alwaysmaintainagoodrmfoothold. Keep well
balancedandkeeptheworkandoorareasclean.
10. Wear safety glasses. Everyday glasses only have
impact resistant lenses, and they offer much less
protection than safety glasses.
11. Prior to operation, carefully inspect the tool for
abnormalities and damage. Any part that is damaged,
including the casing or the cable, should be properly
and safely repaired or replaced.
12. Turn off the power supply switch and unplug the
soldering tool if you are leaving it unattended,
vacating the work area, or in the event of an
electrical failure.
13. Drugs, alcohol or medication. Do not operate the
machinewhileundertheinuenceofdrugs,alcohol
or any medication.
14. Warning: Always use soldering tools in a well-
ventilated area.
If these colours do not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed
as follows:
The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with
the letter ‘E’ or by the earth symbol or coloured
green and yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter ‘N’ or coloured
black or blue.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter ‘L’ or coloured
red or brown.
Extension Lead Chart:
Extension lead sizes shown assure a voltage drop of not
more than 5% at the rated load of the machine.
AMPERE RATING 3 6 10 13
Extension cable
length (Metres) Wire size mm2
7.5 0.75 0.75 1.0 1.25
15 0.75 0.75 1.0 1.5
22.5 0.75 0.75 1.0 1.5
30 0.75 0.75 1.25 1.5
45 0.75 1.25 1.5 2.5
Voltage
The standard voltage throughout all European Union
countries is 230 volts. Safety and performance will not be
affected on equipment currently rated at 240 volts. Ensure
thatthesuppliedvoltageisthesameasthatspeciedon
the nameplate of the machine.
Plugs
Under CE regulations, all new domestic appliances,
including DIY power tools, must be sold with a plug
alreadypre-ttedtothemachine.Currently,industrial
power tools are covered by separate legislation, and
some 230 volt industrial power tools may not have a plug
tted.Ensurethatanyplugisttedcorrectly.Ifindoubt,
askaqualiedelectriciantodoitforyou.Ensurethat
thecorrectlyratedfuseisttedtotheplugtosuitthe
appliance being used.
Use of an RCD
When using an electrical tool (particularly outdoors),
we recommend the use of a residual current device
(RCD) such as the Faithfull Tools model, product code
FPP RCD, or a power circuit breaker, for enhanced
protection. To check that the socket is correctly wired, we
recommend the use of a 13 amp socket tester.
General Electrical Connections
Connecting your soldering gun and iron to the power
supply
(230 Volt Only)
To eliminate the possibility of an electric shock your
solderinggunandironhasbeenttedwithaBSapproved
plug which incorporates a fuse, the value of which is
indicated on the pin face of the plug. Should the fuse
need to be replaced, an approved BS1362 fuse of
thesameratingmustbeused.Ifthettedplugisnot
suitable, it should be removed and the correct type of plug
shouldbettedbyaqualiedelectrician.
WARNING
Aplugwithbareexiblewiresexposedishazardous
if plugged into a live power socket.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
Green & Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live
SAFE USE OF POWER SUPPLY
FLUXES
Soldering alloys (soft soldering) are produced in a wire
form only for the DIY market and there are two types of
soldering wire:
• Solderingwirewithoutux
• Solderingwirewithuxcore
Flux is used to remove the oxide coating from the
surfaces prior to soldering, as well as preventing the
formation of oxide during soldering.
Fluxes are available in paste and liquid form.
Aftersoldering,removeexcesspasteandliquiduxes
withabrushoracloth.Resinuxes(rosin)shouldnotbe
removed.
SOLDER AND FLUXES
ALLOYS
Electronics: Melting point 185ºC, low melting point alloy.
Used in electronics.
Radio: Melting point approx. 230ºC.
Used for thin soldering and model making.
General purpose: Melting point approx. 255ºC.
For general soldering.
Tin solder paste: Cold material to be spread on surfaces
to be jointed.
Tin paste:Replacestinwireandux.
Tip cleaning blocks: Used for cleaning soldering tips.
Pasteux: Flux supplied in paste form.
Liquidux:For use on delicate-to-reach points.
