Hakko FT-800 User Manual

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THERMAL WIRE STRIPPER

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing the HAKKO FT-800 thermal wire stripper.

Please read this manual before operating the HAKKO FT-800.

Keep this manual readily accessible for reference.

1. PACKING LIST AND PART NAMES

FT-800 station 1
Handpiece 1
Blade (AWG18 to 28) (2 pcs/set) 1
Lead adjustor A 1

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FT-800 station

Hexagon wrench (1.5mm)

2. SPECIFICATIONS

Model Name

Power Consumption

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Output Voltage

Temperature Range

Dimensions

Weight (w/o cord)

HEAD OFFICE

TEL:[phone] FAX:[phone]
http://www.hakko.com E-mail:[e-mail]

OVERSEAS AFFILIATES

U.S.A.: AMERICAN HAKKO PRODUCTS, INC.

TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Toll Free (800)88-HAKKO

4 2 5 5 6

http://www.hakkousa.com

HONG KONG: HAKKO DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD.

TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]
http://www.hakko.com.hk
E-mail:[e-mail]

SINGAPORE: HAKKO PRODUCTS PTE., LTD.

TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]
http://www.hakko.com.sg
E-mail:[e-mail]

Please access to the following address for the other Sales affiliates.

http://www.hakko.com/address

Copyright © 2005 HAKKO Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

FT-800

120V AC / 68W

FT-800 station

24V AC

Approx. 200 to 800°C (392 to 1472°F)

120(W) × 93(H) × 170(D) mm

(4.7 × 3.7 × 6.7 in.)

1.3kg (2.9lbs)

Lead adjustor B 1
Hexagon wrench (1.5mm) 1
Heat resistant pad 1
Instruction manual 1

Handpiece holder

Button

Blade (AWG18 to 28)

l Handpiece

Power Consumption

Cord

Total Length (w/o cord)

Please make sure that all items listed
below are included in the package.

Handle

Handpiece

Lead adjustors A/B

Heat resistant pad

24V AC / 64W

1.3m (4.27 ft.)

140mm (5.5 in.)

MA01435JZ050614

Plug

2005.6

3. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES

WARNING

Warnings, cautions and notes are placed at critical points in this manual to direct the operator’s
attention to significant items. They are defined as follows:

WARNING: Failure to comply with a WARNING may result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION : Failure to comply with a CAUTION may result in injury to the operator, or damage to the

 items involved.

NOTE : A NOTE indicates a procedure or point that is important to the process being described.

Observe the following precautions to ensure safety.

CAUTION

After the power is turned on, the blade temperature reaches approx. 200°C to 800°C (392°F to 1472°F).
Improper handling may cause burns or fire. Be sure to observe the following precautions:

Do not touch any metal area in the vicinity of blades.
Never use FT-800 near paper or other flammable materials.
Inform others in the area that the product is hot and should not be touched.
Turn the power off when not in use.
Before changing parts or storing the unit, be sure to turn the power off and allow the unit to cool to room
temperature.

Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents or damage to the unit.

Do not use the HAKKO FT-800 for applications other than wire stripping.
To remove stripped insulation waste, do not apply excessive force to the unit such as striking the blade
against the workbench.
Do not modify the HAKKO FT-800.
Do not allow the HAKKO FT-800 to become wet, and do not use it with wet hands.
Since smoke is produced when using the wire stripper, be sure to ventilate the work area fully.
Do not take any actions that might be dangerous.

4. ASSEMBLY

l Connection cord

Pass the connection cord through the hole of the
heat resistant pad.

l Blade attachment

1. Install the blades into the handpiece in the
correct direction as shown in the figures.

2. When attaching the blades, press them firmly
until the flange is locked into the handpiece.

NOTE:

Unless both blades are inserted fully, the blades
will not heat. Verify the flange of the blade comes
in contact with the handpiece.

CAUTION

Be sure to use the accessory heat
resistant pad when inserting or
removing the blade. Use the heat
resistant pad even when the blade is
not hot.

l Lead adjustor attachment

The lead adjustor is used to set the wire
stripping length. See attachment directions for
proper installation.

NOTE:

The lead adjustor can set the wire strip length
from 1 - 19 mm or 20 - 38 mm.

The lead adjustor is marked with a 1 mm interval
scal. (Refer to the figure at right)

For right handed use

Frange

For left handed use

Wire stripping length

Handle

5 mm
1 mm

(In this case, the wire stripping length is 5 mm.)

l Connection

1. Connect the plug of the connection cord to the
receptacle.

2. Place the FT-8001 in the handpiece holder.

3. Insert the power plug into the plug outlet.

CAUTION

Turn off the power before inserting or removing
the plug of the connection cord from the recepta­cle. The P.W.B. may be damaged if the power is
left on when inserting or removing the plug.

5. OPERATION

l Turn on the power switch.

The FT-800 station has a power save lamp and
the FT-8001 has a heater lamp.

 After turning on the power, the heater lamp on

the FT-8001 will flash. The power save lamp on
the FT-800 station is lit when the FT-8001 is
placed in the handpiece holder.

 When using the FT-8001, take the FT-8001 out

of the handpiece holder. When the temperature
stabilizes, the heater lamp will change from
flashing to being continuously lit.

l Power save mode

When the FT-8001 is placed in the handpiece
holder, the power save mode is on. When in the
power save mode, the blade temperature is
reduced by approx.50% (under 300°C;572°F).

Status of lamps during the power save mode

1

6

ON

Flashing

Temperature

Approx. 200°C

(392°F)

Approx. 600°C

(1112°F)

FT-800

FT-8001

Power save lamp

Heater lamp

l Temperature setting

1. Set the temperature adjustment knob to the
desired level.

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Material

PVC, Nylon, Polyethylene

sheathed wires

Teflon, Silicon sheathed wires

Min. level

NOTE:

Aging of the blade heater may deteriotate the
blade performace. If such a deterioration results
in a difficulty in melting the wire insulation, use
the temperature adjustment knob to raise the
temperature setting of the blade.

CAUTION

Since the temperature of the blade is very hot,
place the FT-8001 in the handpiece holder when
not using it.

2. Locking the temperature adjustment knob. The
temperature adjustment knob is equipped with a
lock function. (Refer to the figure at right.)

 After setting the temperature, tighten the

hexagon nut (clockwise) in the knob mount with
the hexagon wrench

CAUTION

Do not tighten the hexagon nut excessively.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to turn the temperature
adjustment knob with the knob locked.

Connection
cord

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Handpiece
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Receptacle

NOTE:

The FT-8001 can be placed in the handpiece
holder with the heater lamp facing upward or
downward.

Power save mode

Heater lamp

Flashing

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Power save lamp

ON

Operation mode

Heater lamp

ON

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Power save lamp

OFF

NOTE:

The blade temperature is determined for each
level as a reference, not as a guaranteed
temperature. The actual blade temperature will
decrease gradually with the aging of the blades.

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Knob mount

l Removing wire insulation

1. Align the wire end to the lead adjuster.

2. Pinch the wire in the proper hole between the
blades in accordance with the wire diameter. The
pinched section will be melted by the heated
blades. (Refer to the drawing of the blade in the
parts list.)

3. Turn the wire and blade to spread the heat
uniformly over the insulation.

4. Slide the blade toward the end of the insulation.

l Use of reverse action switch

By operating the reverse action switch, the blade
opening or closing conditions can be selected
according to your work details.

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When the indication mark “R” is displayed: The

Press

Button

FT-8001
24V-64W

blades are closed and can be opened by
pressing the back of the button.

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When the indication mark “N” is displayed: The
blades are in normal position and can be closed

Press

Reverse action switch

FT-8001
24V-64W

by pressing the front side of the button.

6. MAINTENANCE

Performing proper and periodic maintenance ensures proper operation of the tool and extends the product
life. Apply the following service procedure as dictated by the conditions of the usage.

l Blade

1. Maintenance

2. Interruption

l Check

WARNING

Unless otherwise specified, turn off
the power switch and pull the power
plug out before performing the
following procedures.

n Disconnection of heating

element

If the blades become oxidized, it will be difficult to melt the
insulation. Remove oxide and stripped insulation waste from the
blades with a wire brush. Use light pressure when cleaning the
blades. Excessive pressure can damage the blades and shorten
blade life.

Do not clean the blades when they are hot.

When not using the unit, be sure to place it in the handpiece
holder. Operating the blades at high temperature without
stripping insulation for extended time may shorten the heating
element life. If you will not use the unit for a long time, turn off the
power switch.

Measure the resistance across these positions

Check the heating element for electric error.
Measure the heater element at room temperature (15 to 25°C; 59
to 77°F).
Normal detection is 9Ω ±10%. If resistance value is abnormal,
replace the blade with a new one.

7. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

WARNING

• Before repairing the unit, be sure to disconnect the power plug. Failure to do so may cause
electric shock.

l The unit does not operate even

when the power switch is turned
on.

CHECK : Is the power cord or the connection plug disconnected?

ACTION : Connect the power cord and the connection plug.

CHECK : Is the fuse blown?

ACTION : Investigate why the fuse blew and then replace the fuse.

Even if the cause can not be determined, replace the fuse.
If the fuse blows again, send the entire unit for repair.

l The power save lamp flashes.

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CHECK : Are the blades inserted firmly?

ACTION : Insert the blades fully.

CHECK : Is the connection cord disconnected? Is the heating

ACTION : Refer to how to check the disconnection of connection cord

element broken?

and breakage of the heating element.

l The power save lamp flashes 2

times consecutively.

ACTION : Turn on the power switch again.

CHECK : If the same phenomenon occurs again, it is assumed that

the unit has undergone a system error. Return the unit for
repair.

8. PARTS LIST

NOTE:

Spare or repair parts do not include
mounting screws, if they are not listed
on the specifications. Screw must be
ordered separately.

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⑦

Hexagon Socket Head
Cap Screw

⑥

Hexagon Socket
Set Screw
M3 × 6

M2 × 8

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Plain washer

Pan head screw
M3 × 6 (1)

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Pan head screw with
spring, plain washer
M3 × 6 (1)

Pan head screw
M4 × 6 (2)

Binding Head Tapping Screw
Nominal size: 3.5 × 45 (4)

Pan head screw
M2 × 8 (2)

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Tapping Screw
Nominal size: 3 × 12 (1)

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⑫

lParts

Item

No.

①
②
③
④
⑤

⑥
⑦
⑧

Part No.

B3078

B3079

B3080

B3081

B1319

B2004

B2005

B2015

Part Name

Panel

Upper case

P.W.B.

Handpiece holder

Power cord

Knob

Knob mount

Cord stopper

Specifications

For control

with screw, spring

3-wired cord &

American plug

Item

No.

⑨
⑩
⑪
⑫
⑬
⑭
⑮
⑯

Part No.

B2016

Rubber stopper

B2017

Hex. wrench

B2103

Wiring board for switch

B2224

Fuse / 2A

B2836

Transformer

B2300

Heat resistant pad

B2838

Lower case

B2852

Power switch

Part Name

Specifications

Set of 2

1.5 mm

UL

120V

①

lHandpiece

Item No.

Part No.

①

FT8001-01

②

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③

B3077

③

B3089

Part Name

FT8001/24V-64W

Lead adjuster A

Lead adjuster B

Specifications

lWire stripper blade

Item No.

①／②

Part No.

①

G1-1601

②

G1-1602

① ②

Part Name

Blade / 18-28AWG

Straight blade

AWG 28
AWG 26
AWG 24
AWG 22
AWG 20
AWG 18

Specifications

Standard

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n Continuity check

5

l How to replace the fuse

1. Attach normal blades (with normal heater resistance) to both
handles.

2. Measure the resistance between the connector pins.

Tapping Screw
Nominal size: 4 × 12 (4)

⑨

⑯

Between pin 1 and pin 5: 8.1 to 9.9Ω.
If the resistance value is different from the above figures,

1

replace the FT-8001.

lSet

Desolder the fuse and replace it with a new fuse. (Refer to the
figure in “Parts list”.

Model No.

FT800-01

Voltage

120V

Plug

3-wired cord & American plug

Cord

SVT

Instruction Manual

JEC

Standard

MET

Country

U. S. A.