General Guidelines - Velleman VTSSC78 Manual Del Usuario

Never use the device on live electronic circuits. Make sure power to the work piece is cut
and capacitors are discharged.
Do not block the hot air gun nozzle. This may cause heat reflection and may damage the
heating element.
Warning! This tool must be placed on its stand when not in use; do not leave the tool
unattended when switched on.
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General Guidelines

Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages of this manual.
Protect this device from shocks and abuse. Avoid brute force when operating the device.
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Keep this device away from rain, moisture, splashing and dripping liquids.
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Familiarise yourself with the functions of the device before actually using it.
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All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons. Damage caused by user modifications
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to the device is not covered by the warranty.
Only use the device for its intended purpose. Using the device in an unauthorised way will void the
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warranty.
Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and
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the dealer will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.
Nor Velleman nor its dealers can be held responsible for any damage (extraordinary, incidental or
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indirect) – of any nature (financial, physical...) arising from the possession, use or failure of this
product.
4. How to Solder
File off any dirt, rust or paint on the parts you wish to solder.
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Heat the parts with the soldering iron.
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Apply resinFbased solder to the part and melt it with the soldering iron.
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NOTE: Be sure to apply a solder paste to the part before applying non resinFbased solder.
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Wait for the solder to cool and harden before moving the soldered part.
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CAUTION: Handle a heated soldering iron with extreme care as the high temperatures may cause
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burns.
The soldering iron may produce smoke at first use due to a dried out heating element. This is normal
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and should only last for approx. 10 minutes.
Never file the soldering tip.
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Use a soldering iron stand in order to avoid burns.
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The temperature of the soldering iron will drop if it is used without the tip.
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Let the soldering iron cool after use.
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The mains cable of this device should not be replaced. Discard the device if the power cable has been
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damaged.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
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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.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
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V. 01 – 12/04/2016
Use the soldering iron on a heatproof workbench.
Place the soldering iron in its holder after use.
Let a hot soldering iron cool down naturally and do not immerse in water.
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