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Maintenance Method for the HAKKO 498
If a failure phenomenon occurs...
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Maintenance Method for the HAKKO 498
CASE1 The lamps are darker than usual.
Both lamps are lit at the same time.
Buzzer sound is weak or buzzer does not sound.
CASE2 The lamp is not lit and the buzzer does not sound.
CASE3 The HIGH lamp remains lit.

CASE 2. The HIGH lamp remains lit.
It is possible that the grounding wire is broken or the P.W.B. is defective.
Check that the grounding wire is not broken.
When the grounding wire for wrist strap is broken also, the HIGH lamp will be lit. (For the check method, click here.)


[Check of HAKKO 498 Grounding Wire]
Connect the grounding wire to the HAKKO 498 and hold the pad with a clip.
If not broken

The LOW lamp is lit.
If broken The HIGH lamp is lit or the lamps light alternately.

Image: HAKKO 498 Grounding wire breakage check method
対処方法

[If the grounding wire is broken]
Replace the grounding wire with a new one.
Product number of grounding wire... 498-1
* Purchase it from the shop where you purchased the main unit.

[If the grounding wire is not broken]
Send it to the place of purchase for repair.
*We recommend that you should make sure that no abnormalities are found in the wrist strap before sending it in for repair.

*Clearly stipulate “repair only” or “repair and calibration” when sending it in for repair.