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=== Precautions === | === Precautions === | ||
Revision as of 19:41, 23 May 2018
This is the content required for an introduction to our soldering irons - reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a tutor! It will make it even quicker though ;-)
Let's begin! First off, make sure you have read the tool's manual, if available.
Safety
Dangers
- the tip gets very hot (over 300 °C)
- toxic fumes are be generated when soldering or overheating neighboring components
- hot flux can squirt towards you during soldering
- the solder may contain poisonous lead
Precautions
- only touch the handle, rest the iron in its stand when not using it
- take care of good ventilation and don't inhale the fumes, use a fume extractor with carbon filter
- protect your eyes with glasses
- get familiar with the type of solder you're using - for instance, does it contain poisonous lead?
- wash your hands after handling solder
