Weller WSD80 - Manual (Page 6)

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These operating instructions and warnings should be read carefully and kept in an easily accessible location in the vicinity
of the soldering iron. Non-observance of these warnings can result in accidents, injury or risks to your health.
WARNINGS
1. Keep your work area in proper order.
Always return the soldering tool to its original holder when not in use. Do not bring combustible materials near
the hot soldering tools
2. Take care for the surroundings.
Don’t use the soldering tool in a moist or wet environment.
3. Protect yourself against electrical shocks.
Avoid touching grounded parts with your body, e.g. pipes, heating radiators, stoves or refrigerators.
4. Keep children at a distance.
Don’t allow other persons to touch or disturb the soldering tool or cord. Keep other persons away from your work
area.
5. Store your soldering tool in an appropriate place.
Unused soldering tools should be stored in a dry location which is out of the reach of children (some place high
or in a locked cabinet). Switch off all unused soldering tools.
6. Do not overload your soldering tool.
Use the soldering tool only with the specified voltage or specified pressure and pressure range.
7. Use the appropriate soldering tool.
Don’t use a soldering tool whose performance is not adequate for your work. Never use the soldering tool for
purposes for which it was not designed.
8. Wear suitable work clothes.
There is a danger of burning yourself with liquid solder. Wear the corresponding protective clothing in order to
protect yourself against burns.
9. Protect your eyes.
Wear protective eye wear. When working with bonding agents, it is particularly important to observe the warning
notices of the bonding agent manufacturer. Protect yourself to observe the warning notices of the bonding agent
manufacturer. Protect yourself against spattering solder. There is a danger of burning yourself with liquid solder.
10. Use a soldering vapor suction device.
If devices for solder vapor suction are available, ensure that these are connected and correctly used.
11. Do not use the cord for purposes for which it is not designed.
Never carry the soldering tool by the cord. Don’t use the cord to pull the power plug from the socket. Protect the
cord from heat, oil and sharp edges.
12. Protect the work piece.
Use clamping devices to hold the work in place. This is more secure than using your hands, and leaves both
hands free to work with the soldering tool.
13. Avoid abnormal posture.
Set-up your work place with proper ergonomics. Avoid bad posture when working. Always use the suitable
soldering tool.