Harbor Freight Tools 61170 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Safety ......................................................... 2

Specifications ............................................. 6

Setup .......................................................... 6

SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP

Operation .................................................... 7

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.

Maintenance ............................................... 8

Parts List and Diagram .............................. 10

Warranty .................................................... 12

WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

Read all safety warnings and instructions.

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term ″power tool″ in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool.

Work area safety

1. Keep work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

2. Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools

create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

3. Keep children and bystanders
away while operating a power tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

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Electrical safety

1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way.
Do not use any adapter plugs with grounded
power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching

outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

2. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of

electric shock if your body is grounded.

3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool

will increase the risk of electric shock.

Personal safety

1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
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.

2. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Safety equipment such as

dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat,

or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.

3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the Trigger
is in the off-position before connecting to
power source, picking up or carrying the tool.

Carrying power tools with your finger on
the Trigger or energizing power tools that

have the Trigger on invites accidents.

4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled

cords increase the risk of electric shock.

5. If operating a power tool in a damp location
is unavoidable, use a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) protected supply.

Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.

4. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control

of the power tool in unexpected situations.

5. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves away from hot parts.

6. Only use safety equipment that has been
approved by an appropriate standards agency.

Unapproved safety equipment may not provide
adequate protection. Eye protection must be
ANSI-approved and breathing protection
must be NIOSH-approved for the
specific hazards in the work area.

SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP

Power tool use and care

1. Do not force the power tool. Use the
correct power tool for your application.

The correct power tool will do the job better and

safer at the rate for which it was designed.

2. Do not use the power tool if the Trigger
does not turn it on and off.

Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the
Trigger is dangerous and must be repaired.

3. Disconnect the plug from the power source
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools.

Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions
to operate the power tool. Power tools are

dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

5. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the
power tool repaired before use. Many accidents

are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

6. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions,
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.

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Service

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts.

This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Specific Safety Rules

SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP

1. Avoid Serious Burns. The Soldering Gun reaches
1135° F. Do not point the Soldering Gun, or turn
yourself toward another person while soldering.

2. Do not open Soldering Gun. Do not
attempt to open and repair this unit. It must
be serviced by a qualified technician.

3. To prevent electric shock, always de-energize

any circuits or wires to be soldered before
making connections and soldering.

4. Exposure to soldering fumes can increase
the risk of developing certain cancers,
such as cancer of the larynx and lung
cancer. Also, some diseases that may be

linked to exposure to soldering fumes are:

• Early onset of Parkinson’s Disease

• Heart disease

• Ulcers

• Damage to the reproductive organs

• Inflammation of the small intestine or stomach

• Kidney damage

• Respiratory diseases such as emphysema,

bronchitis, or pneumonia

5. Keep head out of fumes. Do not breathe soldering
fumes. Use enough ventilation to keep fumes and
gases from breathing zone and general area.

7. This product is not a toy.
Keep it out of reach of children.

8. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

9. Do not leave the tool unattended when it is
plugged into an electrical outlet. Turn off the tool,
and unplug it from its electrical outlet before leaving.

10. WARNING: This product, when used for
welding, plasma cutting, soldering, or similar
applications, produces chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects (or other reproductive harm). (California
Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

11. WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will
expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

12. The warnings, precautions, and instructions
discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all
possible conditions and situations that may occur.
It must be understood by the operator that
common sense and caution are factors
which cannot be built into this product,
but must be supplied by the operator.

6. Never lay the Soldering Gun down where

the heated parts can contact flammable
materials or electrical wires.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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