PARKSIDE PLSA 20-Li A1 20V Cordless Soldering Station Instruction Manual

: June 6, 2024
: PARKSIDE

PARKSIDE PLSA 20-Li A1 20V Cordless Soldering Station Instruction Manual

All Parkside tools and the chargers PLG 20 A1/PLG 20 A4/PLG 20 C1/PLG 20 A2/ PLG 20 A3/PLG 20 C3/PDSLG 20 A1 of the X20V Team series are compatible with the PAP 20 A1/PAP 20 A2/PAP 20 A3 /PAP 20 B1/PAP 20 B3battery pack.

Charging times

Charging currents

| 2 Ah

Battery pack

PAP 20 A1/B1

| 3 Ah

Battery pack

PAP 20 A2

| 4 Ah

Battery pack

PAP 20 A3/B3

max. 2,4 A PLG 20 A1/A4/C1 Charger| 60 min

2,4 A

| 90 min

2,4 A

| 120 min

2,4 A

max. 3,5 A
PLG 20 A2 Charger| 45 min

3,5 A

| 60 min

3,5 A

| 80 min

3,5 A

max. 4,5 A

PLG 20 A3/C3 Charger

| 35 min

3,8 A

| 45 min

4,5 A

| 60 min

4,5 A

max. 4,5 A

PDSLG 20 A1 Charger

| 35 min

3,8 A

| 45 min

4,5 A

| 60 min

4,5 A

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new appliance. You have chosen a high- quality product. The operating instructions are part of this product. They contain important information about safety, usage and disposal. Before using the product, please familiarise yourself with all operating and safety instructions. Use the product only as described and for the range of applications specified. Please also pass these operating instructions on to any future owner.

Intended use

This appliance is intended for electronic soldering for leisure and DIY purposes. It is designed for applications such as soldering, welding plastics and the application of ornamentation. The appliance may only be used in conjunction with a Parkside X 20 V Team battery as a power source. Use the appliance only as described and for the specified application areas. The appliance is not intended for commercial use. Any other usage or modification of the appliance is deemed to be improper and carries a significant risk of accidents. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage attributable to misuse.

Features

Soldering iron
Soldering sponge
Holder for soldering iron
Chisel tip
Rechargeable battery*
ON/OFF switch
Status LED
Release button
Retaining nut
Fixing sleeve
Soldering tip
Solder
BATTERY IS NOT INCLUDED

Package contents

1 cordless Soldering Station 20V PLSA 20-Li A1 incl.
1 soldering tip (pre-fitted)
1 chisel tip
1 solder, Ø 1.0 mm, 10 g
1 solder, Ø 1.5 mm, 10 g
1 soldering sponge
1 set of operating instructions

Technical specifications

Input voltage 20 V (DC)
Temperature range approx. 300–480°C
Mains cable 1.5 m from the soldering iron to the station

Symbols on the appliance

WARNING! Special safety precautions are required when working with the appliance. Read and observe all warnings.
Attention, hot parts. Maintain a safe distance!

Safety information

WARNING

Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury

The soldering station is suitable for indoor use only.

This appliance may be used by children aged 8 years and above and by persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, provided that they are under supervision or have been told how to use the appliance safely and are aware of the potential risks. Do not allow children to use the appliance as a toy. Cleaning and user maintenance tasks may not be carried out by children unless they are supervised.

ATTENTION

Observe the safety instructions given in the operating manual of your Parkside X 20 V Team series battery.
The operating instructions are an integral part of this appliance. They contain important information about safety, usage and disposal.
Before using the appliance, please familiarise yourself with all operating and safety instructions. Use this appliance only as described and for the areas of applications specified.
Keep the operating instructions in a safe place and hand over all documents when passing the appliance on to any future owner.

Residual risks

RISK OF BURNS! Do not touch the heated soldering tip or the molten solder. There is a risk of being burnt. Always allow the appliance to cool down completely before changing, cleaning or checking components.
After work, allow the soldering iron to cool down in the air only. Do not attempt to quench it with water!
CAUTION! RISK OF FIRE! Always use the special holder or another fireproof surface when you put the soldering iron down.
During breaks from work, the soldering iron must be placed into the holder.
Keep the appliance away from flammable material.
Never leave a switched-on appliance unsupervised.
CAUTION! RISK OF INJURY! Keep your hands away from the heated workpiece. The heat can be emitted through the workpiece.
Avoid contact between the hot soldering tip and the plastic parts of the holder. Otherwise, the appliance might be damaged.
In case of hazards, remove the battery from the appliance immediately.
CAUTION! RISK OF POISONING! Do not breathe in vapours.
During work over an extended period in which hazardous vapours can be created, always ensure sufficient ventilation of the workplace. In addition, protective gloves, a face mask and work apron are recommended.
Avoid eating, drinking and smoking in rooms where soldering work is taking place. Otherwise, lead residues on your hands might contaminate the food, drink or cigarettes and be absorbed into your body.
Always wash your hands thoroughly after soldering.
Do not dispose of solder waste in normal household waste! Solder waste should be disposed of with hazardous waste

Before use

Changing the soldering tip

CAUTION! RISK OF BURNS!
Never heat the soldering iron 1 without a soldering tip q.

Removing the soldering tip 11 may only be carried out when the appliance is switched off and the soldering tip q has cooled down.
- Loosen the retaining nut 9 completely and remove it.
- Pull the fixing sleeve 0 off the soldering iron 1.
- Change the soldering tip 11.
- Proceed in the reverse order to reassemble the soldering iron 1.

Inserting the battery

Push the charged battery 5 into the soldering station.

It clicks into place audibly.

Use

Switching on/off

Switching on

Press the ON/OFF switch 6.
The status LED 7 flashes red rapidly. The soldering iron 1 heats up.
As soon as the status LED 7 lights up green, the soldering iron 1 is ready for use.

NOTE

After 10 minutes, the appliance switches off automatically and reverts to cooling mode.
Press the ON/OFF switch 6 again to reheat the appliance.
Before using the soldering station for the first time and before using a new soldering tip, the soldering tip q must first be tinned.

Switching off

NOTE

After use, always put the soldering iron 1 back into the holder for the soldering iron 3.

Press the ON/OFF switch 6 again. The status LED 7 flashes red slowly for around 10 minutes.
This is the cool-down mode and is intended to warn the user that the soldering iron 1 is still dangerously hot.

NOTE

After the status LED 7 has gone out, leave the soldering iron 1 in the holder for the soldering iron 3 for at least 30 minutes to cool down.
- When the appliance is not in use, remove the battery 5. To do so, press and hold down the release button 8.

Soldering sponge

ATTENTION!

The hot soldering tip q must never come into contact with a dry soldering sponge 2.
Otherwise, the soldering sponge 2 could be damaged.

NOTE

The soldering sponge 2 is used to clean the soldering tip q.
Dampen the soldering sponge 2 before use.

Soldering

inhaled Icon Vapours can lead to headaches and fatigue if inhaled.

Thanks to its design, it is especially suitable for hard-to-reach areas and fine soldering work.
- Clean the soldering tip q on the wet soldering sponge 2.
- After cleaning, the soldering tip q must be tinned. Tin the hot soldering tip q by melting some solder w.
- Direct the soldering tip q to the soldering location and heat it.
- Place the solder w between the soldering location and soldering tip q to melt it.
- Keep feeding solder w until the entire solder joint is covered.
- Then withdraw the soldering tip q immediately to prevent the molten solder from overheating.
- Allow the solder to harden and avoid any knocks or vibrations.

NOTE

The flux is either included in the solder or applied separately. When you buy the solder, ask about the kind of applications it is suitable for and the appropriate flux.

Maintenance and cleaning

WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!
Always remove the battery and allow the appliance to cool down before you carry out any work on the appliance.

Always clean the appliance after completion of work.
To clean the housing, use a cloth and a mild detergent if necessary.
Never use sharp objects, petrol, solvents or cleaning agents that can damage plastic.
Do not allow any liquids to get into the interior of the appliance.

NOTE: You can order spare parts (such as solder tips) via our Customer Service hotline.

Disposal

Disposal of the appliance

The packaging is made from environmentally friendly material that can be disposed of at your local recycling plant.

Do not dispose of power tools in your normal household waste!
European Directive 2012/19/EU requires that worn-out power tools be collected separately and recycled in an environmentally compatible manner.
Your local community or municipal authorities can provide information on how to dispose of the worn-out appliance.

Do not dispose of batteries in your normal household waste!
Defective or worn-out rechargeable batteries must be recycled according to Directive 2006/66/EC. Take the battery pack and/or the appliance to a nearby collection facility.
Please contact your local authority or town council for information about disposal options for used power tools/battery packs.

Dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner. Note the labels on the different packaging materials and separate the packaging material components for disposal as required. The packaging material is labelled with abbreviations (a) and numbers (b) with the following meanings: 1–7: plastics, 20–22: paper and cardboard, 80–98: composites.

Your local community or municipal authorities can provide information on how to dispose of the product.

Disposal of the appliance The product is recyclable, subject to extended producer responsibility and is collected separately.

Kompernass Handels GmbH warranty

Dear Customer,

This appliance has a 3-year warranty valid from the date of purchase. If this product has any faults, you, the buyer, have certain statutory rights. Your statutory rights are not restricted in any way by the warranty described below.

Warranty conditions

The warranty period starts on the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt in a safe place. This will be required as proof of purchase.
If any material or manufacturing fault occurs within three years of the date of purchase of the product, we will either repair or replace the product for you or refund the purchase price (at our discretion).
This warranty service requires that you present the defective appliance and the proof of purchase (receipt) within the three-year warranty period, along with a brief written description of the fault and of when it occurred.
If the defect is covered by the warranty, your product will either be repaired or replaced by us.
The repair or replacement of a product does not signify the beginning of a new warranty period.

Warranty period and statutory claims for defects

The warranty period is not prolonged by repairs effected under the warranty. This also applies to replaced and repaired components. Any damage and defects present at the time of purchase must be reported immediately after unpacking. Repairs carried out after expiry of the warranty period shall be subject to a fee.

Scope of the warranty

This appliance has been manufactured in accordance with strict quality guidelines and inspected meticulously prior to delivery.

The warranty covers material faults or production faults. The warranty does not extend to product parts subject to normal wear and tear or to fragile parts which could be considered as consumable parts such as switches or parts made of glass.

The warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged, improperly used or improperly maintained. The directions in the operating instructions for the product regarding proper use of the product are to be strictly followed. Uses and actions that are discouraged in the operating instructions or which are warned against must be avoided.

This product is intended solely for private use and not for commercial purposes. The warranty shall be deemed void in cases of misuse or improper handling, use of force and modifications / repairs which have not been carried out by one of our authorised Service centres.

The warranty period does not apply to

Normal reduction of the battery capacity over time
Commercial use of the product
Damage to or alteration of the product by the customer
Non-compliance with safety and maintenance instructions, operating errors
Damage caused by natural hazards

Warranty claim procedure

To ensure quick processing of your case, please observe the following instructions:

Please have the till receipt and the item number (e.g. IAN 12345) available as proof of purchase.
You will find the item number on the type plate on the product, an engraving on the product, on the front page of the operating instructions (below left) or on the sticker on the rear or bottom of the product.
If functional or other defects occur, please contact the service department listed either by telephone or by e-mail.
You can return a defective product to us free of charge to the service address that will be provided to you. Ensure that you enclose the proof of purchase (till receipt) and information about what the defect is and when it occurred.

You can download these instructions along with many other manuals, product videos and installation software at www.lidl-service.com.

This QR code will take you directly to the Lidl service page (www.lidl- service.com) where you can open your operating instructions by entering the item number (IAN) 361688_2010.

WARNING!

Have your appliances repaired by our customer service centre or a qualified electrician, using only genuine replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the appliance is maintained.