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SOLDERING GUN KIT 180 W A TT WITH LIGHT Model 04328 ASSEMBL Y AND OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 9301 1 Visit our W eb site at: http://www .harborfreight.com Copyright 2003 by Harbor Freight T ools ® . All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or fo[...]
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PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS [...]
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY 4. Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way . Do not use any adapter plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the to[...]
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12. A void accidental starting. Be sure the Power Switch is off before plugging in. Carrying power tools with your finger on the Power Switch, or plugging in power tools with the Power Switch on, invites accidents. 13. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of t[...]
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23. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool. SERVICE 24. T ool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury . 2[...]
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8. Connect tool to properly grounded outlets. Caution: T o provide continued protection against risk of electric shock, connect to properly grounded outlets only . Do not immerse the Soldering Gun in water . 9. Use of any accessory or attachment other then those mentioned in the manual may result in personal injury and/or property damage. 10. A voi[...]
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GROUNDING W ARNING! Improperly connecting the grounding wire can result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a qualfified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the tool. Never remove the grounding prong from the plug. Do not use the tool if the power cord [...]
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FIGURE B SKU 04328 P AGE 8 DOUBLE INSULA TED TOOLS: T OOLS WITH TWO PRONG PLUGS 4. T ools marked “Double Insulated” do not require grounding. They have a special double insulation system which satisfies OSHA requirements and complies with the applicable standards of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian Standard Association, and the Nat[...]
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6. If you are using an extension cord outdoors, make sure it is marked with the suffix “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use. 7. Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified electrician before using it[...]
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UNP ACKING When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts List on page 13 are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight T ools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible. ASSEMBL Y AND OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: For additional information regarding the parts listed in t[...]
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SKU 04328 P AGE 1 1 Preparing the Metal to be Soldered 1 . If wires are to be soldered, thoroughly clean or scrape the wires so that only the clean copper is showing. Make the wire splice. 2 . If other metals are to be soldered, thoroughly clean or scrape the metal surfaces. It may be necessary to apply acid flux (not supplied) to the metal surface[...]
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SKU 04328 P AGE 12 INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING 1. W ARNING! Make sure the Power Switch (part #) of the Soldering Gun is in its “OFF” position and that the tool is unplugged from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. 2. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of the Solderin[...]
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SKU 04328 P AGE 13 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULL Y THE MANUF ACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUT OR HAS PROVIDED THE P AR TS LIST AND ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONL Y . NEITHER THE MANUF ACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENT A TION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND T O THE BUYER THA T HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REP AIRS TO TH[...]
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SKU 04328 P AGE 14 NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only , and are not available individually as replacement parts. ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM[...]