3. WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

Warnings and cautions are placed at critical points in this manual to

direct the operator’s attention to significant items. They are defined as

follows:

WARNING: Failure to comply with a WARNING may result in

serious injury or death.

CAUTION : Failure to comply with a CAUTION may result in injury

to the operator, or damage to the items involved.

WARNING

When power is ON, the nozzle will be hot. To avoid injury or damage

to personnel and items in the work area, observe the following:

● Do not touch the nozzle or the metal parts near the nozzle.

● Do not allow the nozzle to come close to, or touch, flammable

materials.

● Inform others in the area that the unit is hot and should not be

touched.

● Remove the power plug when not in use, or left unattended.

● Turn the power off when connecting the HAKKO FR-301.

● This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and

above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental

capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have

been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the

appliance in safe way and understand the hazards involved.

● Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play

with the appliance.

● Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children

without supervision.

● If the power cord is damaged it must be replaced by the

manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified person in

order to avoid personal injury or damage to the unit.

To prevent accidents or damage to the HAKKO FR-301, be sure to

observe the following:

CAUTION

● Do not use the unit for applications other than desoldering.

● Do not strike the handpiece against hard objects to remove

excess solder. This will damage the handpiece.

● Do not modify the HAKKO FR-301.

● Use only genuine HAKKO replacement parts.

● Do not allow the HAKKO FR-301 to become wet, or use it when

hands are wet.

● Be sure to hold the plug when inserting or removing the

handpiece and power cords.

● Be sure the work area is well ventilated. Soldering produces

smoke.

● If the pump does not operate, immediately clean the nozzle and

heater.

● While using the HAKKO FR-301, don’t do anything which may

cause bodily harm or physical damage.

● The unit is for counter or workbench use only.