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1. Be sure that the spring wire (included) will not go through the nozzle of the
desolder tip.
2.Adjust the heating element to a higher temperature allowing the clogged solder to
melt. Clean the tip by sliding the spring wire up and down until the passage is clear. (See Fig. 3)
3.Unscrew the barrel nut assembly as in Figures 4 & 5.
FIG-4 FIG-5
4.Remove the tip by using a pliers as in Figures 6 & 7.
FIG-6 FIG-7
5.Insert the stainless tube of the tip back in the barrel to melt the solder in around 5 seconds as in
Figure 8.
FIG-8 FIG-9
6.Remove again and shake out any loose melted solder in the tip per Figure 9, the tip should now be
unclogged. Replace the tip and screw back the retaining barrel nut assembly but care should be taken
not to over tighten!