Ferm Soldering Kit FSK-100
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1. Take to your Ferm Dealer MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep the tools clean for better and safer performance Follow instructions for changing accessories Inspect tool and extension cables periodically and if damaged have them repaired by a qualified person or authorised service body Keep handles free from oil or grease Keep the ventila tion slots clean to prevent motor overheating Check for damaged parts Do not use a tool with damaged parts before further use a damaged tool must be carefully checked by a qualified person to determine that it will operate properly Check for alignment of moving parts binding or breakage of parts mounting and other conditions that may affect its operation A damaged part or guard should be properly repaired by an authorised service centre unless indicated otherwise in the instruction manual Have defective switches replaced by an authorised service centre Do not use a tool if the switch does not turn onand off Have your tool repaired by an expert This appliance is manufactured in accordance with rele vant safety standards Only experts must carry out repai ring of electrical appliances otherwise considerable dan ger for the user may result Storing tools When not in use tools should be stored in the dry out of reach of children2. Pyrography heat engraving of wood leather and other materials and also for working cutting plastic items The same safety guidelines apply as in the Soldering Saf sy section Be aware that different materials react to heat in dif ferent ways so always practice on a piece of scrap first and do not proceed with the job until you are sure you are competent to do so e With the gun switched off and unplugged clean the tip e Switch on and warm up the tip Test for performance on the material if the tempera ture is too high the will burn quickly Adjust the heating time accordingly Donotheat the tip for long periods i e more than 60 seconds atatime Ferm MAINTENCE CARE AND REPAIR A Ensure the soldering iron gun is switched off and unplugged CLEANING Clean with a soft brush or damp cloth dry off afterwards Do not use flammable liquids like methylated spirits to clean the soldering gun iron they can damage the plastic parts FAULTS Switch OFF immediately at the mains plug and remove the plug when e Theplugor cable is damaged e Theswitch on the hotair gun is defective e You smell or see smoke caused by scorched insula tion in the soldering gun iron Overheating e The ventilation slots are blocked with dirt Clean with brush dry cloth The soldering gun does not heat when switched on e Check the mains lead and the fuse plug e Take to your Ferm Dealer for repair e Theheater element is defective
3. duced are toxic to you and the environment The solder components tips and shafts of the iron and gun get hot enough to burn you WHEN USING THIS EQUIPMENT e Wear asuitable fume mask Use fume extraction ventilation Wear safety glasses and gloves Avoid wearing contact lenses Keep your arms and other exposed skin covered to protect against splashes of hot solder flux Hold components with soldering clamp pliers or vice Do not eat drink or smoke while using this equip mentor in the workarea e While working do not leave this equipment unatten ded always store it securely in the original contai ners e Dispose of waste solder and other material in a responsible way Seek advice on waste disposal from your local authority or the Helpline SOLDERING WITH THE IRON AND GUN There are a number of different types of solder and flux available for different types of soldering jobs always con sult your supplier or the manufacturer about the correct soldering materials to use for the job in hand Before you start the components to be soldered mustbe clean Remove oxidation and dirt with abrasive paper wire wool files or wire brushes Degrease the components with methylated spirit or similar Take care highly flammable e Tin the tip With the iron or gun switched off clean the tip with wire wool switch on heat up and apply flux and solder to coat the tip Ensure the components to be soldered are firmly held
4. refrigerators Keep children and pets away Do not let children or pets come into contact with the tool extension cable or work area Donot force the tool It will work better and safer at the rate for which it was intended Use the right tool Do not force small tools or attachments to do the job ofa heavy duty tool Do not use tools for purposes for which they were not intended for example do not usea circular saw for cutting trees or logs Do notabuse the cable Never carry the tool by the cable or pull it to disconnect it from the power socket Keep the cable away from heat oil and sharp edges Do not touch the metal plug pins when connecting or removing the plug Secure work Use clamps or a vice to hold work It is safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool Do not over reach Keep a proper footing and balance at all times Disconnect tools from power supply When not in use before servicing and when changing accessories suchas blades bits and cutters A Always switch off and unplug the soldering gun iron from the power supply before making adjustments or changing tips Ferm Remove adjusting keys and wrenches Ensure that they are removed from the tool before swit chingon Avoid unintentional starting Do not carry plugged in tools with your finger on the switch Check that the switch is off before plugging in to socket Extension cables Use only three core earthed extension ca
5. so that the tip is not touching any surface Use the stand supplied To switch the gun ON Plugintoa suitable main supply and switch onat socket Press the switch 4 on the soldering gun the indica tor light 3 will light up ie switch OFF Release switch 4 During operation you must keep the switch depres sed to heat the tip the longer the switch is depressed the higher the soldering temperature To find the right amount of time to keep the switch depressed practice with the components and solder being used before starting the job Asa guide to achieve a constant temperature do not keep the switch depressed for more than 2 seconds or released for more than 48 seconds A constant tip temperature produces consistent quality joints and extends the life of the tip USING THE SOLDERING IRON A Ensure the iron is unplugged BEFORE OPERATING Check the voltage on the soldering iron corresponds with your power supply voltage and that the plugand lead arein good condition OPERATION Place the iron in a safe rest position so that the tip is not touching any surface Use the stand supplied To switch iron ON Plugintoa suitable main supply and switch onat socket The iron will reach operating temperature after a shorttime Toswitch OFF Switch offat socketand remove plug SOLDERING SAFETY e Plugintoa suitable main supply and switch onat socket A The lead content of solder flux and the fumes pro
6. 8am 6pm Saturday 9am I pm GUARANTEE The guarantee conditions can be found on the separately enclosed guarantee card CE pecLaraTionorconrorMiTY UK We declare under our sole responsibility that this productis in conformity with the following standards or standardized documents EN55014 1 EN 550 14 2 EN61000 3 2 EN6 1000 3 3 EN60335 1 EN60335 2 45 in accordance with the regulations 73123 EEC 89 336EEC from 04 10 2001 GENEMUIDEN NL W Kamphof Quality department Ferm OPERATIONAL SAFETY Warning Soldering guns and irons are very hot and can cause burns Lead solder and its fumes are toxic Do not leave soldering guns irons unattended when switched on Keep soldering equipment away from children and animals Use appropriate personal protection equipment Concentrate Routine and repetition can lead to mistakes Remember that a slight lack of concentration can result in serious injuries ina split second Keep workarea clean Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries Consider the work environment Do not expose power tools to rain or use them in damp or wet locations Keep work area well lit Do not use power tools in the presence of flammable liquids vap ours or gases Guard against electric shock This unit contains dangerous voltages Use a RCD resi dual current device to provide protection against elec trical shock Prevent body contact with grounded sur faces e g pipes radiator ranges or
7. Twist wires clamp or fix as appropriate Apply flux if required heat up the joint with the tip and then apply a small amount of solder to the tip joint e Heat for as little time as possible to enable the solder to flow onto the joint Allow the joint to cool without moving it about 10 to 15 seconds depending on the size of the components Ferm INSPECT THEJOINT A good joint should be shiny and smooth e Ifthe joint has tear shaped lumps on it the solder was not hot enough e Ifthe solder looks dull or crystalline the components were moved during soldering e If there is little solder in the joint more heat is nee ded e If the joint shows yellow or black either too much paste has been used or the solder has been overhe ated SOLDERING PRINTED CIRCUITS The connectors and miniature components of printed circuit boards are very temperature sensitive and can be easily damaged Be aware that heat and soldering work can damage the components Do not attempt to solder these components unless you competentto do so Follow these points Prepare the job Clean as directed e Pre assemble the components Secure the board or components e Usetop quality solder and anti corrosive flux Donotapply surplus solder Keepthe soldering timeas shortas possible Follow the component manufacturers advice on how to solder the item USING THE GUN FOR PYROGRA PHY AND PLASTIC WORK The soldering gun can be used for
8. UK Subjectto change USER S MANUAL Document Ref FSK 100 1203 PMR39 Issue I June 02 Copyright These instructions are the sole property of Ferm Omega Tools and may not be reproduced Ferm Soldering Kit FSK 100 erm Art nr 785640 Screwfix Art nr 12031 Ferm BV P O Box 134 8280 AC Genemuiden NL www ferm com 0301 27 O AY FERM SOLDERING SET FSK 100 USERS MANUAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Voltage 230V Frequency 50Hz Powerconsumption solderinggun 100W Power consumption solderingiron 30W Intermittent service 12s 48s Type of protection Ul Weight approx 0 6 kg PRODUCT INFORMATION Tip 4 Switch 2 Fixingscrew 5 Handle 3 Status indicator 6 Power supply lead PACKAGE CONTENTS When unpacking you will find the following parts in the plastic packaging Soldering gun with tip Solderingiron Soldering help with magnifying glass Solder suction tool Stand for solderingiron Rollofsolder Soldering paste Terminal pin Spare tip Operating instructions Check all parts for shipping damage Should you detect any damage or should any parts be missing please notify the dealer from whom the machine was bought SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The following symbols are used in these instructions for use A Denotes risk of personal injury loss of life or damage to the tool in case of non observance of the instructions in this manual A Denote
9. bles suitable for the power input of the tool minimum cable size 5mm Pluginto an earthed socket only When using a cable reel unwind it fully Do not use long extension cables Outdoors use If the tool is suitable to be used outdoors only use an extension cable intended for outdoor use and marked accordingly Usea RCD residual current device to pro vide protection against electrical shock Do not use in rain or damp conditions Connecta fume extraction device Make sure you use fume extraction device when solde ring Use recommended accessories The use of any other accessory or attachment other than recommended in the instructions or catalogue may pre sent a risk of personal injury Do not use long extension cables with the soldering gun iron BEFORE USING THE SOLDERING KIT Check package contents Check contents against list in this manual to make sure each item is present Check for damage Before using this item check each part listed is undama ged Save packaging Save major packaging for return of product for service or repair Fully assemble Ensure each item is fully and correctly assembled before use USING THE SOLDERING GUN A Ensure the gun is switched off and unplugged Refer to illustration page 2 BEFORE OPERATING Check the voltage on the soldering gun corresponds with your power supply voltage and that the plugand lead arein good condition OPERATION Place the iron in a safe rest position
10. o not wear loose clothing or jewellery It can get caught in moving parts Non skid footwear is recommended when working out doors Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair Stay alert Watch what you are doing Use common sense Do not operate tools when tired or after taking alcohol or pre scription non prescription drugs Ferm Ferm ELECTRICAL INFORMATION These products are complete with pre wired mains plugs Ifa plug needs replacing follow these instructions Wire correctly The wires in the mains lead are coloured in the following way BLUE Neutral BROWN e Live GREEN YELLOW Earth Green amp Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Securing wires Secure wires carefully and firmly to the correct termi nals Secure the mains cable in the plug cord grip firmly Fit a 13 amp fuse If a 3amp BS1 363 plug is used a BS 1362 ASTA approved 3 amp fuse must be fitted Recycle Dispose of old plug and cable Prevent inadvertent connection to socket and risk of electric shock If in doubt always consult a Qualified Electrician ENVIROMENT At the end of this products or its accessories life please recycle where facilities exist Recycle the packaging according the identification marks on the individual items Phone the Helpline for current advice on recycling Helpline For any questions relating to operational or safety matters contact Ferm Customer Helplineon 01159661199 Monday Friday
11. s risk of electric shock A Denotes risk of fire Carefully read this manual before using the machine Make sure that you know how the machine functions and how to operate it Maintain the machine in accordance with the instructions to make sure it functions properly Keep this manual and the enclosed documentation with the machine Ferm products are manufactured to high quality stan dards they are safe and fit for purpose at time of sale but all tools can be dangerous if the correct precautions are not taken Always follow these instructions do not carry out the operation until you are sure you can do so in saf ety Remember to consider the work environment for safe operation as well as safety for tool use Warning When using electric tools basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury Read all these instructions before attempting to operate this product Save these instructions for future reference PERSONAL SAFETY Use Personal Protection Safety Equipment Protect eyes with safety glasses or goggles note the use of safety protective eyewear without the CE mark can lead to serious injury if the glass breaks A suitable mask should be worn if cutting drilling or sanding is dusty in particular chipboard or MDF Approved safety footwear and headgear should worn as appropriate for example on building works or when heavy weights are involved Dress properly D
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