Using the product
Setting 5 = 500 °C maximum soldering temperature, e.g. for desolder- ing large soldered joints
Switching off:
Note: After use always replace the soldering pencil Press the ON / OFF switch 2 into setting “0”.
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into the holder.
If the device is not being used, pull the mains lead out of the mains socket.
Overheating protection:
This device has overheating protection. This is triggered by the device reaching too high a temperature. The flow of current is interrupted. The device switches off and the ON / OFF switch 2 light ceases to illuminate. The device is ready for use again after approximately 10 minutes. The ON / OFF switch 2 light illuminates again.
Solder sponge
CAUTION! The hot soldering tip 7 must never be placed in contact with a dry solder sponge 5 , otherwise the solder sponge may be damaged.
The solder sponge 5 is used to clean soldering tips.
Moisten the solder sponge 5 before you use it.
Soldering
—The soldering pencil has a rated output of 48 watts and is therefore ideal for electronics soldering (see Figs. A, B).
—The design of the soldering pencil makes it especially suitable for use where access is difficult or for fine soldering work.
GB/IE 15