Weller WXMT - Manual (Page 18)

4-10 WXMP/WXMT
There is nevertheless a risk of personal injury and damage to
property if the safety information set out in the accompanying
safety booklet and the warnings presented in these instructions
are not observed.
− Always pass on the WXMP soldering iron or WXMT desoldering
tweezers on to third parties along with these operating
instructions.
− The manufacturer is not liable for damages arising from improper
use of the tool or unauthorised modifications.
State of California warning:
When used for soldering and similar applications, this product
produces chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
2.1 Note the following:
General
information
− Always put the WXMP soldering iron and the WXMT desoldering
tweezers into the safety rests provided for them.
− Remove all flammable objects from the vicinity of the hot
soldering tool.
− Always wear suitable protective clothing when using the WXMP
or WXMT.
− Never leave the hot WXMP or WXMT unattended.
− Do not work on electrically live parts.
− Always wear eye protection when working with soldering and
desoldering applications.
− Read and follow the operating instructions for the Weller WX
supply unit in use.
Handling
soldering /
desoldering
tips
− Do not place or leave the hot soldering/desoldering tips on the
worktop or on plastic surfaces.
− Coat the tinned soldering/desoldering tips in solder once they
have heated up in order to remove any oxide layers formed
during storage or contamination from the soldering/desoldering
tips.
− Ensure the soldering/desoldering tips are kept well wetted during
intervals between soldering and desoldering and prior to storage
of the device.
− Do not use aggressive fluxing agents.
− Always make sure that the soldering/desoldering tips are
properly seated.
− Select the lowest possible working temperature.
− Select the largest possible soldering/desoldering tip shape for
the application (roughly as large as the soldering pad).
− Coat the soldering/desoldering tips well to ensure that there is
efficient heat transfer between the soldering/desoldering tips and
the soldering area.
− Switch off the system if you do not intend to use the
soldering/desoldering tool for prolonged periods.