Black & Decker CI500 User Manual

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Intended use

Your Black & Decker craft soldering Iron has been designed
for leisure and DIY activities in the home including soldering,
woodburning, scrapbooking and image transfer.

This tool is intended for consumer use only.

Safety instructions

Warning! When using mains-powered appliances, basic

safety precautions, including the following, should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, perso nal injury
and material damage.

X Read all of this manual carefully before using the

appliance.

X The intended use is described in this manual. The use of

any accessory or attachment or the performance of any
operation with this appliance other than those
recommended in this instruction manual may pre sent a risk
of personal injury.

X Retain this manual for future reference.

Using your appliance

X Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas

invite accidents.

X Do not expose the appliance to rain or wet conditions.

Water entering the appliance will increase the risk of
electric shock.

X Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common

sense when operating the appliance. Do not use a power
tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

X Never pull the power supply cord to disconnect the plug

from the socket. Keep the power supply cord away from
heat, oil and sharp edges.

X If the power supply cord is damaged during use, disconnect

the appliance from the power supply immediately. Do not
touch the power supply cord before disco nnecting from the
power supply.

X Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not

in use, before fitting or removing parts and before cleaning.

Safety of others

X Do not allow children or any person unfamiliar with these

instructions to use the appliance.

X Do not allow children or animals to come near the work

area or to touch the appliance or power supply cord. Close
supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near
children.

After use

X Switch off and remove the plug from the socket before

leaving the appliance unattended and before changing,
cleaning or inspecting any parts of the appliance.

X When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry

place. Children should not have access to stored
appliances.

Inspection and repairs

X Before use, check the appliance for damaged or defective

parts. Check for breakage of parts, damage to switche s and
any other conditions that may affect its operation.

X Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or

defective.

X Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced

by an authorised repair agent.

X Before use, check the power supply cord for signs of

damage, ageing and wear.

X Do not use the appliance if the power supply cord or mains

plug is damaged or defective.

X If the power supply cord or mains plug is damaged or

defective it must be repaired by an authorised repair agent
in order to avoid a hazard. Do not cut the power supply cord
and do not attempt to repair it yourself.

X Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than

those specified in this manual.

Specific safety instructions for craft soldering irons
Warning! This appliance must be placed on the stand (8) when

not in use.

DO NOT TOUCH THE HEATED TIP OF THE TOOL OR THE
HOT MELTED SOLDER. The operating temperature of this

appliance is approximately 465°C on the high (II) setting and
300°C on the low (I) setting.

The Heating element will begin to heat up as soon as
the appliance is plugged in. To avoid injury or damage to

property always assume that the appliance is hot and return
it to the protective stand (8).

Before cleaning, adjustment or changing the
attachments. Unplug the appliance and allow the

attachment to cool.
Keep the appliance away from all flammable material.

Be aware that this product may ignite material. Where this
is a concern, test a piece of scrap material.

Never leave the appliance plugged in and unattended.
After use, unplug the appliance, allow the attachment to
cool and store in a safe place out of the reach of children.

Fumes resulting from heating materials for craft
activities may be hazardous. Always work in a well

ventilated area. Seek advice on the materials being used.

Do not dip the tool into a liquid.

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Keep hands away from the heated attachment and
work area. Heat may be conducted through the work piece.

Use clamps or pliers to hold the work piece.

Protect the work surface and materials from heat
damage. Heat may be conducted through the work piece.

Use a heat resistant material to protect the work surface.

The operator should not attempt specialised
applications or repairs (e.g. repairing electrical

appliances) unless qualified or trained to do so.
This appliance is not a toy. Keep out of the reach of

children.

Safety symbols marked on your appliance

Hot surface do not touch.

Electrical safety

This product must be earthed. Always check that
the power supply corresponds to the voltage on
the rating plate.

Power plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in
any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (Class

1) appliances. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce the risk of electric shock.

Extension cables & Class 1 product

X A 3-core cable must be used as your appliance is earthed

and of Class 1 construction.

X Up to 30m (100 ft) can be used without loss of power.
X This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm

persons without supervision. Children must be supervised
to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

X If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.

Features

1. Handy storage bin

2. Coiled spring support

3. Ready-for-use indicator

4. Temperature selector

5. Handle

6. Flexible arm grippers

7. Sponge

8. Soldering iron stand

Assembly

Warning! Before cleaning, adjustment or changing the

attachments. Unplug the appliance and allow the attachment to
cool.

Fitting the craft soldering iron support (fig. A)

Insert the coiled spring support (2) into the craft soldering
iron stand (8) by aligning the protrusions on the support with
the slots in the opening. Push the support straight in until it
"clicks" into place.

Cable storage

The channel around the bottom of the stand (8) serves as a
cord wrap for the cord.

Heating attachment storage (fig. B)

A handy storage (1) bin is built-in to the base of the craft
soldering iron stand (8). To remove the bin from the base of
the stand (8), press in on the sides and pull out.

Fitting and removal of a heating attachment

To fit a heating attachment to the craft soldering iron, select
the attachment required. Ensure the attachment is clean and
that the handle socket is free from debris.

Insert the threaded end into the craft soldering iron and
rotate clockwise. Tighten by hand to secure. Do not use
pliers or hand tools.

To remove the heating attachment, unplug the craft
soldering iron and allow the attachment to cool. Rotate the
tip anticlockwise.

Fitting and removing the knife point (fig. C)
Warning! Cut hazard. The knife blade is razor sharp. Use extra

care when handling the knife blade at all times.

Place the knife into the holder, and then place the holder into
the sleeve.

Carefully thread the assembly onto the craft soldering iron
handle. Rotate the holder clockwise and hand-tighten.

To remove the knife point

Unplug the craft soldering iron and allow the attachment to
cool. Rotate the holder anticlockwise.

Use

Warning! Be aware that this product may ignite material.

Where this is a concern, test a piece of scrap material.

Turning the appliance on

To turn the appliance on, insert the plug into an appropriate
socket. The heating element will begin to heat up as soon as
the appliance is plugged in.

Heat selection (fig. D)

Push the switch (4) to select either the low (I) setting or high
setting (II).

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