Harbor Freight Tools 94903 User's Manual
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1. protection Always wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles Wear a full face shield since solder and other materials can splatter Wear an ANSI approved dust mask or respirator when working around metal wood and chemical dusts and mists SKU 94903 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 2 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Do not reach over or across running machines Maintain tools with care Keep tools maintained and clean for better and safer performance The handles must be kept clean dry and free from oil and grease at all times Avoid unintentional starting Be sure the switch is in the Off position when not in use Do not carry any tool with your finger on the start switch Stay alert Watch what you are doing use common sense Do not operate any tool when you are tired Take caution as some woods contain preservatives such as copper chromium arsenate CCA which can be toxic Some metals and other materials can be toxic when burned When cutting or burning these materials extra care should be taken to avoid inhalation and minimize skin contact Check for damaged parts Before using any tool any part that appears damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment and binding of moving parts any broken parts or mounting fixtu2. Page 3 UNPACKING When unpacking check to make sure that all accessories listed below are included and that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call Harbor Freight Tools at 1 800 444 3353 Storage Case Adapter Lock Nut _ f Pencil Torch Cut Pointed Tip Torch Adapter rei ei Pointed Tip Poly Cap Slant Cut Tip i Rounded Tip Hot Knife Tip Sponge Note No replacement parts are available for this tool However Harbor Freight Tools offers a broad selection of solder soldering tips holding devices etc which may be used with this tool SKU 94903 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 4 OPERATION Igniting and Extinguishing The Torch 1 To ignite the torch push the Gas On Off Switch forward towards the tip until the Gas On Lock button pops out This will lock the Gas On Off switch in the On position Next push the Piezo Igniter button forward repeatedly until the torch is lit To turn off the torch push the Gas On Lock button By doing this the Gas On Off switch will slide to the off position and extinguish the flame If the flame continues to burn press the Flame Off Button Allow the tool to cool down before setting it down Only set the tool down after the stand has been opened See page 7 for instructions regarding this WARNING Never leave the tool unattended while in
3. SOLDERING IRON TORCH KIT Kr Ci 94903 SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd Camarillo CA 93011 Visit our website at http www harborfreight com Read this material before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury SAVE THIS MANUAL Copyright 2006 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools For technical questions or replacement parts please call 1 800 444 3353 Cover revised 07j SPECIFICATIONS Fuel Required 0 540 O D 0 066 I D Blade Temperature _ 500 F This kit includes 5 soldering tips Hot Knife Pointed Tip Slant Cut Tip Cut Pointed Tip and Rounded Tip Save This Manual You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precautions assembly instruc tions operating and maintenance procedures parts list and diagram Keep your invoice with this manual Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover Keep the manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS WARNING When using tool basic safety precautions shoul
4. be used as a Hot Blower 2 Operate the tool as discussed on page 5 Igniting and extinguishing the Torch Hot air but no flame will be blown from the tip of the tool The picture below shows what the tool should look like when you use it as a Hot Blower Flame Adjustment Lever e WARNING The hot air blowing from the tip of the tool will not be visible as flame but can cause severe burns Be extremely cautious do not cause injury to yourself or others and do not point the blower at any person animal or flam mable object Using The Pencil Torch Feature 1 To use the pencil torch feature first remove the Adapter Lock Nut and the Solder ing Iron Adapter See page 5 2 Next install the Torch Adapter by sliding it over the ceramic insulator Then rein stall the Adapter nut SKU 94903 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 6 Using The Soldering Iron Stand Soldering Iron Stand The torch comes with a stand that can be pulled out to allow you to rest it on a flat surface See photo below MAINTENANCE Refilling the Butane Canister WARNING Do not use any other fuel other than butane which is specifically de signed for this type of torch Use of any other fuel may result in severe per sonal injury 1 Be sure the tool is turned off and is cool 2 Hold the tool in an upside down position with the end of the handle facing up 3 Insert and press down the filling t
5. d always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment Read all instructions before using this tool fi ONLY USE BUTANE FUEL NEVER USE ANY OTHER FUEL IN THIS TOOL 2 Keep work area clean Cluttered areas invite injuries 3 Observe work area conditions Do not use machines or power tools in damp or wet locations Don t expose to rain Keep work area well lit Do not use in the presence of flammable gases or liquids 4 Keep children away Children must never be allowed in the work area Do not let them handle machines tools or extension cords Children should never be allowed to use this tool 5 Store idle equipment When not in use tools must be stored in a dry location to inhibit rust Always lock up tools and keep out of reach of children 6 Use the right tool for the job Do not attempt to force a small tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool There are certain applications for which this tool was designed It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended Do not modify this tool and do not use this tool for a purpose for which it was not intended T Dress properly Do not wear flammable clothes Do not wear loose or baggy clothes Protective electrically non conductive clothes and non skid footwear are recommended when working Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair Heavy gloves should be worn to prevent burns 8 Use eye and ear
6. ip of the butane canister 4 Stop refilling once the butane starts to overflow 5 Allow the refilled tool to stabilize for a few minutes before resuming work Cleaning and Storing Le The tip should be cleaned periodically during use with a damp sponge 2 After use allow the torch and all accessories to cool down to room temperature before maintenance 3 Wipe the tool down with a damp cloth to remove any grease flux or dirt 4 Be sure the Gas ON OFF Switch Lock Button is in the OFF position 5 Store the tool and its accessories in the Storage Case provided REV 07j SKU 94903 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 7 SOLDERING HINTS The soldering process bonds two metal objects together using a metallic bonding material solder which has a lower melting point than the items being joined Sol dering is not appropriate for non metallic objects such as plastic or wood 1 Check to be sure the objects being joined will not be damaged by the heat of solder ing This tool generates a temperature of 500 F Test a scrap piece or inconspicu ous area of your work piece with the soldering torch before proceeding 2 Be sure the surfaces being soldered are clean before beginning If necessary use a soldering flux not included for cleaning Apply the flux to the parts being joined and heat the parts until the flux burns away 3 Heat the parts being joined with the soldering tool not the solder Once the pa
7. operation or while hot Serious personal injury and risk of fire may result Soleeniing 7 Soldering Iron Stand Gas ON Lock Switch Gas ON Lock Button Setting up the Soldering Iron 1 The Torch comes with the Soldering Iron Adapter already installed It is the longer of the two adapters and has a threaded end that receives the soldering tips If you do need to install Soldering Iron Adapter first remove the Adapter Lock Nut then slide the Soldering Iron Adapter over the ceramic insulator then thread on the Adapter Lock Nut Pick the desired tip from the kit and screw it onto the end of the Soldering Iron Adapter REV 07 SKU 94903 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 5 Flame Adjustment To adjust the flame move the Flame Adjustment Lever located under the torch toward the to increase the flame or toward the to reduce the flame See the photo below Continuous Flame 1 To keep the flame locked on push in the Gas ON Lock Button during ignition to activate the Continuous Flame Mechanism 2 To turn OFF the flame push the Continuous Flame Switch forward The Lock Button will pop out Press the Flame OFF button Using The Torch as A Hot Blower il To use the tool as a Hot Blower first remove the soldering tip and sleeve assembly by rotating them counterclockwise With no soldering tip attached the tool can
8. res and any other condition that may affect proper operation Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified technician Do not use the tool if any switch does not turn On and Off properly Guard against burns This tool and your work materials will become very hot when in use Prevent body contact with hot surfaces by using safety equipment such as gloves Provide for cooling trays for tools and work materials Replacement parts and accessories When servicing use only accessories intended for this tool Do not operate tool if under the influence of alcohol or drugs Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs If there is any doubt do not operate the tool Maintenance For your safety service and maintenance should be performed regu larly by a qualified technician The brass components of this product contain lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Cali fornia Health amp Safety code 25249 5 et seq WARNING The warnings cautions and instructions discussed in this instruc tion manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator SKU 94903 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353
9. rts being joined are sufficiently heated touch the solder to the workpieces The solder will melt and adhere to the workpieces Remove the soldering tip from the work pieces and hold the pieces together until they have cooled enough for the solder to solidify 4 Solder will follow the heat Once a workpiece is sufficiently hot to melt the solder the solder can be dragged along the workpiece by moving the soldering tip The solder will follow the heat This technique is helpful when soldering joints such as a tube in a coupling By applying solder to the edge of the coupling and then moving the soldering tip away from the edge solder can be dragged into a concealed joint as it follows the heat 5 LEAD WARNING Some solders contain lead and some do not The solder supplied with this kit does not contain lead Be extremely careful not to breathe vapors from any solder especially ones containing lead Lead is a heavy metal which can ac cumulate in the body and may cause serious health problems 6 Solder is available in various types Some solders have a flux core and some do not Flux core solders contain flux and reduce the need to clean the workpieces before joining Solid core solders do not contain flux and require careful cleaning of the work material and application of flux for additional cleaning 7 Solder is available in various melting points The heat range of solder may be ex pressed in temperature or may be expressed a
10. s easy medium or hard When making several solder joints on a single workpiece you may use a mix of solder temperatures Easy solder will melt before medium and hard will melt last This can allow you to sequentially assembly or disassemble various parts of an item such as jewelry SKU 94903 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 8
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