Chicago Electric 96531 User Manual
DIGITAL SOLDERING STATION
Model
96531
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ............................3
GENERAL SAFETY RULES ................................................. 3
Work Area ...................................................................................4
Electrical Safety .........................................................................4
Personal Safety ..........................................................................4
Tool Use and Care ......................................................................5
Service ........................................................................................6
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES .................................................. 6
GROUNDING ....................................................................6
Grounded Tools: Tools with Three Prong Plugs ...................7
Double Insulated Tools: Tools with Two Prong Plugs ...........7
Extension Cords ........................................................................7
Symbology ..................................................................................8
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................9
UNPACKING ..................................................................... 9
ASSEMBLY ....................................................................... 9
OPERATION.....................................................................10
MAINTENANCE, AND SERVICING .................................12
PARTS LIST ..................................................................... 14
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM ....................................................14
WARRANTY ..................................................................... 15
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SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating,
inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number
in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if
product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for
future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
In this manual, on the labeling, and all other information
provided with this product:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGERDANGER
WARNINGWARNING
CAUTIONCAUTION
NOTICENOTICE
CAUTIONCAUTION
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION, used with the safety alert
symbol, indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not
related to personal injury.
CAUTION, without the safety alert symbol,
is used to address practices not related to
personal injury.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING! Read all instructions
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
re, and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed
below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1.
2.
Work area safety
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
a.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the pres-
b.
ence of ammable liquids, gases or dust. The intense heat from the Soldering Station may ignite the dust or fumes.
Operate this power tool only in a well-ventilated area. Be extremely careful
c.
not to breathe vapors from any solder, especially ones containing lead. Lead
is a heavy metal which can accumulate in the body and cause serious health
problems.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Dis-
d.
tractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical safety
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way.
a.
Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodi-
ed plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radia-
b.
tors, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is earthed or grounded.
3.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a
c.
power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or un-
d.
plugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric
shock.
Never operate this power tool outdoors.
e.
Personal safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating
a.
a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
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Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment
b.
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, heavy-duty work gloves,
hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before plug-
c.
ging in. Carrying power tools with your nger on the switch or plugging in
power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This en-
d.
ables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, cloth-
e.
ing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
4.
Power tool use and care
Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application.
a.
The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.
Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power
b.
tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source and from the power tool
c.
before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power
tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
power tool accidentally.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow per-
d.
sons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the
power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
e.
breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tools
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many ac-
cidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these
f.
instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool,
taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use
of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
5.
Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair person using only identi-
a.
cal replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
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