Soldering iron and solder

• do not touch the hot tip of the soldering iron.
• do not let the tip of the soldering iron touch the mains cable
• place the iron back in the holder when you are finished

The soldering iron contains a flux which keeps the solder clean when it is melted

• place legs of the component through the board and bend the legs so that it will be held in place
• heat the area of the board you are going to be working
• add solder
• solder will always run towards heat once it has melted
• clip the legs of the component when you are finished