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[title] Begin soldering
-[* black] Slide the power switch cover on the handle of the soldering iron to the ***on*** (orange) position. The soldering iron will heat up to your set temperature.
- [* icon_note] When the power switch cover is set to ***on***, the iron automatically heats up and maintains the set working temperature (unless there is an [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/jcUZPVUxv4sHSJcx.full|error|new_window=true]).
-[* icon_note] The Touch-Safe Indicator ring will glow orange once the iron's tip has reached the set temperature.
-[* black] You're ready to start soldering!
- [* icon_caution] Never hold the soldering iron past the grip. Touching the soldering tip when the Touch-Safe Indicator ring is orange or purple can cause severe burns.
- [* black] Hold the soldering iron from the base of the handle with your fingers on the knurled grip.
+[* icon_caution] Never leave the soldering iron unattended while the power switch is in the orange ***ON*** position.
+[* black] The sliding power switch has a built-in color indicator for each position:
+ [* orange] Orange: ***ON***
+ [* light_blue] Blue: ***OFF***
+[* black] Slide the power switch to the orange ***ON*** position. You're ready to start soldering!
+ [* icon_note] The LED will initially light up blue, then turn purple and pulse to show that the iron is warming up.
+[* icon_caution] Never hold the soldering iron past the grip. Touching the metal soldering tip while the Touch-Safe Indicator LED is orange or purple can cause severe burns. Always assume the tip is hot.
+[* black] Hold the soldering iron by the base of the handle with your fingers on the knurled grip.