Please take all possible precautions while using soldering irons.

• Wear eye protection
• Solder on a fire resistant surface. Special mats are available, or a piece of plasterboard can be good.
• Never leave your soldering iron plugged in and unattended.
• Never solder a live circuit, be sure all power is disconnected.
  
• Do not overload a wall outlet with too many electric appliances.
• Tie long hair back and keep ties or other clothing out of the way
  
• Never set your hot iron down on anything other than an iron stand.
  
• To prevent burning your fingers, use needle nose pliers or heat resistant gloves to hold small pieces.
  The soldering iron is HOT! The melting point of most solder is in the region of 370°F and the iron tip temperature is typically 626°-662°F..
  
• Make sure that your soldering iron is properly grounded.