Please read carefully through the following operating instructions and the following safety advice . Use the equipment only as described and for the indicated purposes. By doing this you will be able to work in complete safety and produce better results. We hope you enjoy using your soldering gun. PROPER USE Soft-soldering in intermittent use on wires and soldered joints of 1 - 3 mm in size. Any other use or modification of the device is deemed to be improper use and could give rise to considerable dangers. FEATURES OF THE PLP 180 Soldering tip Fixing screw Operation indicator / Illumination of the soldering area Push-button switch (device switch) Device handle Device plug/cable TECHNICAL DATA Nominal voltage: 230 V max. soldering Frequency: 50 Hz tip temperature: 600° C Rated consumption: 180 W Ready for soldering after: 5 sec Insulation class: II ON max. 12 sec. / OFF min. 48 sec. Weight: 1050 g Bulb: 6 V / 3 W IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE Before using your soldering gun for the first time please read the section "Working safely". . Before every use check that the soldering gun is in proper operating condition; does the power supply match the requirements, is the solder about to run out or is it broken? The size of the soldering tip must be suitable for the size of the soldered joint. The soldering tip must be free of contaminants. A small wet sponge is ideal for cleaning it . Make sure that the joint surfaces to be soldered are bright, clean metal. There must be no dirt and oxide coating present. If necessary clean the soldering site with alcohol. The strength of the soldering site must be greater than the solder. . Use the general solder/ tin solder sparingly. Remember - a site that has been soldered before cannot be made free of solder residue. This soldering gun is intended for home use only. 4 +++ +++ +++ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • Prior to use, draw the soldering tip through the soldering paste which is also supplied. • Direct the soldering tip towards the soldering point. • Actuate the push-button switch . The operation indicator lights up • In order to heat up the soldering tip, keep the switch pressed down for max 12 sec. before starting the soldering work until the necessary soldering heat has been reached - then let go of the push-button switch. . Never operate the soldering gun for continuous peroids! The duration of the power supply controls the soldering heat (longer power supply = higher soldering heat). During the soldering process, never keep the push-button switch pressed down for too long. Determine the necessary duration of the power supply in practice by checking the soldering heat. Press the ON/OFF switch for a maximum of 12 seconds – then do not operate the gun for at least 48 seconds. As soon as you let go of the push-button switch, the soldering heat is reduced automatically. If the switch is actuated again, the heat increases rapidly. Constant soldering heat guarantees an optimum soldering quality, melting of the soldering tip due to excessive temperatures is avoided and the service life of the device is extended. Prior to use, draw the soldering tip through the soldering paste which is also supplied. Because the operating temperature is reached quickly, the device functions in a very energy-saving manner. The special shape of the soldering-gun tip makes partial heating possible. Thus, the device is particularly operator-friendly and accelerates the heating process in the case of tin soldering. MAINTENANCE OF THE DEVICE Soldering tips and the soldering gun housing are connected together using screws and nuts so that the soldering tips can be quickly and easily changed. Because the tip melts and wears after lengthy use, it is necessary to replace it at regular intervals. CHANGING THE SOLDERING TIP Unscrew and remove the two fixing screws connecting the tip and the housing. Replace the old tip with a new one and re-insert and tighten the screws. The device is then ready for operation once again. 5 +++ +++ +++ SAFE OPERATION 1. Check the mains voltage. Please make sure that the available mains voltage corresponds to that shown on the rating plate on the equipment. 2. Switch equipment on before placing into contact with workpiece. Always turn on the equipment before placing it into contact with the workpiece. 3. Keep your working area tidy. Untidiness at your working area may lead to accidents. 4. Take surrounding influences into consideration. Do not subject power tools to rain. Do not use power tools in a moist or wet environment. Ensure good lighting. Do not use power tools close to inflammable liquids or gases. 5. Protect yourself against an electric shock. Avoid physical contact with earthed parts such as tubes, radiators, stoves, refrigerators. 6. Keep out of reach of children. Keep other people away from your working area. 7. Store your tools in a safe p...