Corless Soldering Gun  (640-2194)      Preparation     Faxback Doc. # 7264

CHARGING THE BATTERIES

The soldering gun is shipped with the batteries fully discharged.  Follow
these steps to charge the batteries before operating the gun.

Note:  Nickel-cadmium batteries last longer between charges if you
       occasionally let them completely discharge.  Also, to ensure a full
       charge, be sure the batteries are at room temperature when you
       charge them.

1.  Stand the gun on its end and insert the charger's plug into the jack
    on the handle's base.

2.  Plug the charger into a standard AC outlet.

    The batteries fully charge in about 14 hours.

Cautions:  Read all cautionary markings on the charger.

           Be sure you connect the charger to the soldering gun before
           plugging it into the AC outlet, and disconnect the charger from
           the AC outlet before disconnecting it from the soldering gun.
           Otherwise, the unconnected plug might touch some metal and
           damage the charger.

           Do not abuse the power cord.  Always grasp the cord by its plug
           to remove it from the outlet.  Do not carry or swing the
           charger by the cord.

           Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug.
           Immediately replace damaged parts.

           Do not expose the charger to rain or moisture.

           To avoid a serious shock hazard, do not disassemble the
           charger.  If the charger is not operating correctly, take it to
           your local Radio Shack store for assistance.

           Use only the supplied charger.

           Do not charge the soldering gun in temperatures below
           32 degrees F.  Exposure to extreme cold can reduce the
           batteries' charging capacity.

           Do not charge the soldering gun in temperatures above
           104 degrees F.  Exposure to extremely high temperatures can
           permanently damage nickel-cadmium batteries.

TINNING THE SOLDERING TIP

You need to apply a thin coating of solder to each soldering tip before
you use it.  Follow these instructions to properly tin the soldering tip.

1.  Press and hold the trigger for about 20 seconds.

2.  Apply solder to the tip.  Keep the tip in contact with the solder
    until the tip is evenly coated (3 to 4 seconds).

3.  Release the trigger and wipe the excess solder on a damp sponge.

4.  If the tip is not thoroughly tinned, repeat steps 1 through 3.

CHANGING THE TIP

The soldering gun is equipped with a fine soldering tip, which is
especially suited for electronics and minor repair work.  If you want to
use the gun for other applications, you will need to change the soldering
tip.  Contact your local Radio Shack for replacement tips.  Follow these
instructions to change the soldering tip.

1.  Loosen the two tip-fastening screws on the side of the gun near the
    nozzle opening.

2.  Pull out the tip.

3.  Insert the new tip into the nozzle opening until it is fully seated.

4.  Tighten the tip-fastening screws.

USING THE TRIGGER LOCK

    Lock the trigger when you are not using the gun.

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