ENGLISH
The operator should not attempt specialised
applications or repairs (e.g. repairing electrical
appliances) unless qualified or trained to do so.
This appliance is not a toy. Keep out of the reach of
children.
Safety symbols marked on appliance
Hot surface do not touch.
Electrical safety
This product must be earthed. Always check that
the power supply corresponds to the voltage on
the rating plate.
Power plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in
any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (Class 1)
power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce the risk of electric shock.
Extension cables & Class 1 product
A 3-core cable must be used as your appliance is earthed
and of Class 1 construction.
Up to 30 m (100 ft) can be used without loss of power.
This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm
persons without supervision. Children must be supervised
to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Features
1. Handy storage bin
2. Coiled spring support
3. Ready-for-use indicator
4. Temperature selector
5. Handle
6. Flexible arm grippers
7. Sponge
8. Soldering iron stand
Assembly
Warning! Before cleaning, adjustment or changing the
attachments. Unplug the appliance and allow the attachment
to cool.
Fitting the craft soldering iron support (fig. A)
Insert the coiled spring support (2) into the craft soldering
iron stand (8) by aligning the protrusions on the support with
the slots in the opening. Push the support straight in until it
"clicks" into place.
Cable storage
The channel around the bottom of the stand (8) serves as a
cord wrap for the cord.
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Heating attachment storage (fig. B)
A handy storage (1) bin is built-in to the base of the craft
soldering iron stand (8). To remove the bin from the base of
the stand (8), press in on the sides and pull out.
Fitting and removal of a heating attachment
To fit a heating attachment to the craft soldering iron, select
the attachment required. Ensure the attachment is clean and
that the handle socket is free from debris.
Insert the threaded end into the craft soldering iron and
rotate clockwise. Tighten by hand to secure. Do not use
pliers or hand tools.
To remove the heating attachment, unplug the craft
soldering iron and allow the attachment to cool. Rotate the
tip anticlockwise.
Fitting and removing the knife point (fig. C)
Warning! Cut hazard. The knife blade is razor sharp. Use extra
care when handling the knife blade at all times.
Place the knife into the holder, and then place the holder into
the sleeve.
Carefully thread the assembly onto the craft soldering iron
handle. Rotate the holder clockwise and hand-tighten.
To remove the knife point
Unplug the craft soldering iron and allow the attachment to
cool. Rotate the holder anticlockwise.
Use
Warning! Be aware that this product may ignite material.
Where this is a concern, test a piece of scrap material.
Turning the appliance on
To turn the appliance on, insert the plug into an appropriate
socket. The heating element will begin to heat up as soon as
the appliance is plugged in.
Heat selection (fig. D)
Push the switch to select either the low (I) setting or high
setting (II).
Use the high setting (II) for wood burning and soldering
applications and the low setting (I) for iron-on/plastics,
paper and fabric.
Ready for use indicator (fig. D)
A ready-for-use indicator (3) is built in to the handle (5) of the
craft soldering iron.
At room temperature the indicator (3) is grey.
When the Iron has reached the low (I) setting
(approximately 5 min.) the indicator (3) is yellow.
When the indicator (3) shows red, the tip has reached the
high (II) temperature setting (approximately 10 min).