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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Like all electrical devices, the solder station must be
handled with care. The soldering iron and tip can
reach high temperatures and these simple safety
rules should be followed.
1. If the problem indicator light is on, do not use
the soldering station at that outlet. A wiring
problem may exist at the outlet. Refer to Problem
Indicator Light Section on page 3 for details on
problems.
2. Keep children out of reach of the soldering station.
3. To protect your eyes, use safety goggles.
4. Keep flammable material away from the soldering
iron.
5. DO NO
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on
by dipping it into any liquid or
water.
6. Always assume that the tip is hot to avoid burns.
7. Work in an area that is well ventilated.
8. Be careful that the hot soldering iron tip or the
barrel of the iron does not come in contact with
any electrical cord.
SOLDERING STATION KIT MODELS
These instructions are for the following electronic soldering stations. The model number of the electronic
soldering station that you have received, is marked on the end of the carton.
Model SL-5K is supplied without an iron.
Model SL-5K-40 is supplied with a 40 watt soldering iron, grounded plug, Model SR-6.
Model SL-5K-SPL is custom packaged with an iron of your choice of 25 to 60 watts, and other soldering
aids. A separate packing slip of the additional items will be enclosed.
The SL-5 series of soldering stations are quality
products designed to give the professional, student
and hobbyist greater control in quality soldering a
broad range of soldering situations. The stations are
available with variable wattage irons. The AC
receptacle on the back of the station allows soldering
irons of up to 300 watt. The AC receptacle also
allows irons to be easily changed or replaced.
A special safety feature (patent pending) of the SL-5
is its ground fault detection circuit, which warns you if
your station is not properly connected to earth
ground, if your hot and ground wires are reversed, or
if your hot and neutral wires are reversed. This is
important when working with today's static-sensitive
electronic components and is critical for safety when
working with high-voltage circuitry.
If you have received a solder practice kit SP-1A or
SP-3B with this kit, do the solder practice first before
assembling the solder station. Learning to solder
properly is essential to good working electronic
circuitry.
FEATURES
• Regulation of Temperature
• Ground Fault Safety Circuit
• Heavy Steel, Non-Slip Base
• Iron Holder Funnel - Reversible, left or right side
• Steel Tray for Sponge Pad
• Sponge Pad
• Power On/Off with Indicator Light
INTRODUCTION
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