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Manual Craftsman 113.540460 Soldering Gun

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Manual

Assembly

1. Soldering Gun comes complete with solder tip(s).

2. Loosen screws located on the front of the soldering tool

using a #2 Phillips screwdriver.

3. Insert solder tip into openings and tighten down the screws.

Operation

Using Soldering Gun

1. Screws holding tip must always be snug for soldering gun

to function properly. Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten

screws when necessary. To avoid stripping screws, be

careful not to over-tighten.

2. Clean the surfaces to be soldered together to insure a good

bond. Use a wire brush or sandpaper to remove paint,

varnish, or rust. To remove oil or grease, use alcohol.

3. Select the proper solder type. Rosin core solder is

recommended for work on electrical items such as PC

boards, radio and TV kits, model railroads, etc. The rosin, or

flux, as it is sometimes called, helps clean the soldering

joint as the solder is being melted and helps in the bonding

process.

Another type of solder is ACID core solder. Do not use acid

core solder when soldering electrical connections. Damage

to electrical components may result. Acid core solder is

recommended when soldering some types of steel plates

together, but not for electrical connections.

4. For best results, tin the tip of the soldering gun with a

coating of rosin core solder. This is done by cleaning the tip

with steel wool, then pulling the trigger to heat the tip and

then applying a light coating of new solder to the tip. Excess

solder may be removed with a solder brush, damp sponge

or damp cloth.

5. When soldering, hold soldering gun tip to the two surfaces

(the “joint”) to be soldered at the same time. Pull trigger to

apply heat to the joint. It takes approximately 12 seconds for

the tip to reach soldering temperature. Apply solder to the

joint, NOT to the TIP, but close to the tip. When the surfaces

are sufficiently heated, the solder will flow into the joint. Do

not apply too much solder to the joint. Use just enough to

give strength and a good appearance.

6. Release trigger of gun and set soldering gun in a safe

position to cool.

IMPORTANT: Remember to use your soldering gun with a

20% duty cycle. Never use it continuously for more than

one minute without letting it cool for 4 minutes. Never tie

down the trigger expecting the tip to remain at peak

temperature for soldering. This will damage the tip and the

remainder of the soldering gun.

Maintenance

Taking Care of Your Soldering Gun

Keep tip screws snug. Periodically inspect the tip screws for

looseness and tighten when necessary. However, to avoid

stripping screws, do not over-tighten.

Keep the soldering tip clean. Use steel wool or very fine

sandpaper to clean.

Tin tip before using. Refer to Step 4 of

Operation

Changing Tip

1. Remove tip after loosening both screws holding tip.

2. Insert new tip and tighten screws. To avoid stripping screws,

do not over tighten.

NOTE: Soldering gun is not serviceable except to replace tips.

Some models are provided with a light. If the light burns out,

replace it with a 2.25V bulb (G.E. type 222X or equivalent).

The use of non-recommended tips may result in improper tip

temperatures and damage to the gun.

Replacement Tips Available through Sears Service Center

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, burns, or

toxic vapors, do not use solvents other than

alcohol for oil or grease removal.

WARNING: To avoid burns or electrical shock,

always unplug the soldering gun and allow to cool

before servicing.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury or

damage to soldering gun, do not use tips

containing copper with the following soldering

guns: 54044, 54045, 54046 and 54047. Use only the

specified Craftsman tips.

54024

Containing one each of the tips

at right, fits soldering guns:

54044

54045

54026

Containing one each of the tips

at right, fits soldering guns:

54046

54047

General

Purpose Tip

Tile Cutting

Tip

Troubleshooting

Trouble

Tip does not heat although unit is

plugged in and trigger is depressed.

Probable Cause

1. Tip screws are loose.

2. Tip cracked or broken.

3. Tip is dirty.

Action

Unplug gun from power receptacle

1. Tighten tip screws.

2. Replace with new tip.

3. Clean tip with steel wool or fine

sandpaper.

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Brand	Craftsman
Model	113.540460
Category	Soldering Guns
File type	PDF
File size	0.07 MB

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