[. . . ] Electrical safety To avoid danger to life from electric shock: a) The mains plug on the device must match the mains sock et. Do not use an adapter plug with devices fitted with a protec tive earth. Unmodified plugs and matching sockets reduce the risk of electric shock. GB/IE/CY 9 Safety advice b) Keep the device away from rain or moisture. Water entering an electrical device increases the risk of electric shock. [. . . ] to carry the device, to hang up the device or to pull the mains plug out of the mains socket. Keep the mains lead away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts of the device. e) Do not operate the device if the mains lead or mains plug is damaged. A damaged mains lead presents a serious danger to life from electric shock. f) Always keep the mains lead out of the operating area and run it away from the rear of the device. g) Always pull out the mains plug if you are about to leave the device unattended or wish to carry out any tasks on the device. 3. Personal safety a) Children or persons who lack the knowledge or ex perience to use the device or whose physical, sensory or intellectual capacities are limited must never be allowed to use the device without supervision or in struction by a person responsible for their safety. Children must never be allowed to play with the device. 10 GB/IE/CY Safety advice b) Remain alert at all times, watch what you are doing and always proceed with caution. Do not use the device if you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. One moment of carelessness when using the device can lead to serious injury. Always let the device cool before you replace components on the device, clean it or check its condition. Clamp the workpiece between the two clips 5 . Q Solder sponge CAUTION!The hot soldering tip 2 must never be placed in contact with a dry solder sponge 8 , otherwise the solder sponge may be damaged. j Moisten the solder sponge 8 before you use it. 14 GB/IE/CY Operation / Maintenance and cleaning Q Soldering The soldering pencil has a rated output of 30 watts and is therefore ideal for electronics soldering. The design of the soldering pencil makes it especially suitable for use where access is difficult or for fine soldering work. To achieve the best results use electronics solder 1. 0 (10 g electronics solder with integrated flux is included) or 1. 5 mm diameter 60 % Sn. We recommend the use of soldering paste (not soldering grease or soldering fluid) as a flux. After cleaning the tip 2 it must be "tinned" (coated with solder). Guide the soldering tip 2 to the intended joint site and heat the joint. Place the solder (with flux) between the joint site and the tip 2 to melt it. Continue to feed further solder until the whole joint has a covering of solder. Then quickly remove the soldering tip in order to avoid overheating the molten solder. [. . . ] Note: The flux is either already contained in the solder or applied separately. Ask the advice of the retailer when buying solder in order to choose the most suitable solder for your intended purpose. -- -- -- j j j j j j j j Q Maintenance and cleaning WARNINg!Before you carry out any work on the device always pull the mains plug out of the mains socket and allow the device to cool. GB/IE/CY 15 Maintenance and cleaning / Service centre / Warranty j Clean the device after you have finished using it. j In no circumstances use sharp objects, or petrol, solvents or j Do not allow any liquids to enter the inside of the device. Q cleaning agents that might attack plastic. Service centre J WARNINg! [. . . ]