Tip Storage

A handy storage bin is built-in to the Craft Iron.
To remove the bin from the base of the unit,
press in on the sides and pull out as shown in
figure 4.
WARNING: Allow tips to cool before
changing and before storing tips.

Knife Point Assembly

WARNING:Cut hazard. Knife blade is
razor sharp.Use extra care when handling
knife blade at all times.
Note: Knife blade is replaceable through your local hobby and art
supplies stores.
Refer tofigure 5 for
the assembly of the
hot knife point.
Place the knife into the holder, then place the holder into the sleeve.
Carefully thread the assembly onto the Craft Iron handle.

3rd Hand Grippers and Sponge Fig. 6

Your Craft Iron includes two flexible arm
grippers which are helpful when working
with small items. Note that the alligator
clips which grip the item being heated
may become quite hot. Allow ample time
for the clips to cool before touching the
grips or storing the Craft Iron.
The sponge located in the base of the
Craft Iron is helpful in keeping the
interchangeable tips clean.
CAUTION: Sponge must be thoroughly dampened before use and
checked frequently to make sure that it has not dried out. Do not
touch a dry sponge with a hot iron point. Avoid hot tip contact with
plastic parts of base.
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Alligator Grip
Sponge
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Assembly
Insert the coiled spring support into the Craft Iron
(figure 1) base by aligning the protrusions on the
support with the slots in the opening. Push the
support straight in until it “clicks” into place.
Operation
WARNING: Be aware that this product may
ignite material. Where this is a concern, test a piece of scrap
material.Also protect what is under the workpiece with a heat resistant
material to avoid heat damage to a table. etc.

Turning The Unit On

Note:The channel around the bottom of the base
serves as a cord wrap for the cord.
To turn the Craft Iron On, plug the cord into an
appropriate 120V outlet. The tip will begin to heat up as
soon as the Craft Iron is plugged in. Push the switch
shown infigure 2 to select either the LOW (I) setting or
HIGH setting(II). Use the HIGH setting (II) for
woodburning and soldering applications and the LOW
setting (I) for iron-on/plastics, paper and fabric.

Ready For Use Indicator

A “ready for use” indicator shown in figure 3is built-in
to the handpiece of the Craft Iron. The indicator starts
out solid grayat room temperature. When the window
shows solid yellowthe tip has reached the LOW (I)
temperature (approximately 5 minutes). When the
window shows solid redthe tip has reached the HIGH
(II) temperature.
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