Radio Shack 6400245 User's Guide

Soldering Starter Kit6400245 User’s GuideWe hope you enjoy your Soldering Starter kit from RadioShack. Please read this user’s guide before using your

10Printed in China12A136400245©2013 RadioShack Corporation. All rights reserved. RadioShack is a registered trademark used by RadioShack Corporation.L

2SolderingSoldering Iron and HolderCompact design soldering iron with heat-dissipating holder securely holds the soldering iron at a convenient angle.

3Important Safety Instructions• Read instructions before operating the product.• Keep out of the reach of children.• Work only in a dry area, away

4Setting Up Your Soldering Iron1. Insert the soldering iron holder into the slot on the stand.2. Place the iron in the holder.3. Place the cleaning sp

5Tin the Soldering Iron Tip“Tinning” means coating the soldering iron tip with a small amount of solder. 1. Wait about one minute after plugging in an

6SolderingSome projects include a printed circuit board (PCB), or you can use a standard PCB. Typically, if the board has printing to identify the com

7Flow enough solder to hold the component; solder should not extend beyond the pad and should extend only slightly above the pad.6. Trim the excess le

8Desolder with the Desoldering PumpBridgeA bridge forms if solder fl ows over the board, connecting two pads that should not be connected.12321. Hold t

9Desolder with the Solder Wick1. Unspool several inches of solder wick.2. Place the end of your solder wick directly on the solder.Caution: The solder