RYOBI PCL946 18 Volt 120 Watt Soldering Iron Owner’s Manual
- June 6, 2024
- RYOBI
Table of Contents
RYOBI PCL946 18 Volt 120 Watt Soldering Iron
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Know your product. Read operator’s manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this product. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury.
- Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when assembling parts, operating the product, or performing maintenance. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
- Do not lay a hot soldering iron on its side.
- Do not touch the heated tip of the soldering iron.
- Use the soldering iron in a well-ventilated area to avoid breathing fumes.
- Do not point the tip of the soldering iron at another person.
- Do not place your hands or fingers near the tip of the soldering iron.
- Never leave the soldering iron unattended while it is in the on position.
- Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
- Do not operate battery products in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Battery products create sparks that may ignite dust or fumes.
- Keep children and bystanders away while operating this soldering iron. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
- Do not allow children to use the soldering iron. It is not a toy.
- Always assume that the soldering iron tip is hot.
- Do not solder live circuits.
- Do not disassemble the tool.
- The soldering iron tip is sharp. Do not touch the tip or allow it to come in contact with anything other than soldering wire and the workpiece material.
- Hold soldering iron by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the tip may contact hidden wiring. Tips contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the soldering iron “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
- Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
- Do not expose battery products to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a battery product will increase the risk of electric shock. These fluids can cause battery pack failure including short-circuiting resulting in smoking, fire and/or serious personal injury.
- Use this product only with batteries and chargers listed in tool/appliance/battery pack/charger correlation supplement 987000-432.
- Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a battery product. Do not use the product while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating battery products may result in serious personal injury.
- Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the on/off button is in the off position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the product. Carrying battery products with your finger on the button or energizing battery products that have the button on invites accidents.
- Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. This enables better control of the battery product in unexpected situations.
- Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
- Do not use the battery product if the on/off button does not turn it on and off. Any battery product that cannot be controlled with the button is dangerous and must be repaired.
- Remove the battery pack from the product before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the product. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the product accidentally.
- Store idle products out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the product or these instructions to operate the product. Battery products are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
- Maintain battery products. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the product’s operation. If damaged, have the product repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained battery products.
- Use the battery product, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the product for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
- Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. Use battery products only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
- When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
- Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
- Battery products do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards when not using your battery product or when changing accessories. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
- Do not place battery products or their batteries near fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and possibly injury.
- Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has been dropped or received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped or damaged battery immediately.
- Batteries can explode in the presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, never use any cordless product in the presence of open flame. An exploded battery can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with water immediately.
- Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet location. Do not use, store, or charge battery packs or products in locations where the temperature is less than 50°F or more than 100°F. Do not store outside or in vehicles.
- Under extreme usage or temperature conditions, battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water. If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then seek immediate medical attention. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
- To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, never use or expose the battery pack or any cordless product in the presence of an open flame or temperature above 265°F. An exploded battery can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with water immediately
- Have your battery product serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the battery product is maintained.
- When servicing a battery product, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.
- Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.
SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL| SIGNAL| MEANING
| DANGER:| Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
| WARNING:| Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
| CAUTION:| Indicates a hazardous situation, that, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
| NOTICE :| (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates information
considered important, but not related to a potential injury (e.g. messages
relating to property damage).
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
| Safety Alert| Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
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| Read Operator’s Manual| To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and
understand operator’s manual before using this product.
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Eye Protection
| Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI
Z87.1.
| Wet Conditions Alert| Risk of fire and burns. Do not expose battery, battery
compartment, or electronic components to rain, water, or liquids.
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Hot Surface
|
To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any hot surface.
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Recycle Symbol
| This product uses lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Local, state or federal
laws may prohibit disposal of batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your local
waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/or disposal
options.
V| Volts| Voltage
min| Minutes| Time
__| Direct Current| Type or a characteristic of current|
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Do not use this product if it is not completely assembled or if any parts appear to be missing or damaged. Use of a product that is not properly and completely assembled or with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury. Do not attempt to modify this product or create accesso-ries or attachments not recommended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. Always remove battery pack from the tool when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury. Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries. Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury. Do not hold the soldering iron pen with your fingers near any metal part of the tool. The tip of the tool reaches working temperature within seconds. Always assume that the soldering tip is hot. Touching a hot soldering tip can result in serious personal injury. Do not use or store the soldering iron near flammable or combustible materials or liquids. These materials may ignite when exposed to the high temperatures created by the tip.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
- Soldering circuits and electrical connections
- Soldering of jewelry, stained glass, and other crafts
WARNING:
Battery tools are always in operating condition. Remove the battery pack when the product is not in use or when carrying at your side.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 1, page 8.
- Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
- Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap into place and that the battery pack is secured in the product before beginning operation.
- Depress the latches to remove the battery pack.
For complete charging instructions, see the operator’s manuals for your battery pack and charger.
ON/OFF BUTTON
See Figure 2, page 8.
The LED indicator will light up when a charged battery pack is installed and
the button is depressed. If the indicator light is flashing quickly, the tip
is heating.
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Install the battery pack.
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Press the on/off button to turn the power on.
NOTE: The LED indicator flashes quickly until it reaches the maximum operating temperature. Once the set temperature is reached, the indicator will glow solid. -
Press the on/off button to turn the soldering iron off. NOTE: The LED indicator will pulse for 10 minutes while the tip cools. Do not touch the tip while the LED indicator is active.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB
See Figure 2, page 8.
Use the temperature control knob to adjust the temperature of the pen tip.
Turn the control knob clockwise to increase the temperature and
counterclockwise to decrease the temperature.
NOTE: The temperature range can be adjusted from 400° F to 900° F.
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
After 30 minutes, the unit will turn off. This preserves the tip and prevents
powering an unattended tool. To restore power, press the on/off button to turn
the unit back on.
OPERATING THE SOLDERING IRON
See Figure 3, page 8.
- Always hold the soldering iron pen as shown. Apply solder with the tip of the pen.
- Apply solder only to the tip of the tool at the point where it touches the workpiece.
- After soldering, return the pen to the pen holder. Press firmly to make sure it is secure.
- Press the on/off button to turn the soldering iron off. NOTE: The LED indicator will fade on and off slowly for 10 minutes while the tip cools. Do not touch the tip while the LED indicator is solid or fading.
- Clean the soldering tip as described in the Maintenance section of this manual.
WARNING:
Always place the pen back into the holder so that the tip does not come in contact with anything while it is heating or when not in use. Following this rule will reduce the risk of damage to items, burns, fire, or serious personal injury.
- Always allow 30 minutes for the soldering iron to cool before storing the tool.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause product damage.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are
susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be
damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
While the tip is hot, wipe the tip against a damp sponge or a metallic wool
pad to remove debris. Keeping a clean tip is important to extend the life of
the tip and will improve solder melting and flow during use.
REPLACING SOLDERING TIPS
See Figure 4, page 8.
WARNING:
Always allow the soldering tip to cool for a minimum of 30 minutes before removing the tip. Touching a hot sol-dering tip can result in serious personal injury.
- Remove the battery pack from the tool.
- Loosen the nut by turning counterclockwise and remove from tip.
- Remove the sleeve by sliding off the pen.
- Pull to remove the tip and insert a replacement tip. Push the new tip onto the ceramic heating element.
- Hold the body of the pen and slide the sleeve over the new tip.
- Reinstall the nut.
STORAGE
Always remove the battery pack and allow the soldering iron to cool completely before storing.
WARNING:
Always remove the battery pack before storage to ensure the product is off. Allow a minimum of 30 minutes of cool-down time before storage. Storing a soldering iron with a hot tip can cause serious burns and/or ignite combustible objects.
References
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