The soldering tools will be hot, as will the solder when melted. Avoid contact with skin.

Solder fumes are toxic, avoid inhaling.

Turn on the solder station to the highest temperature setting and wait for it to heat.

Each solder station is different and some many only have an on/off switch with no temperature setting.

It may take up to ten minutes for the solder station to heat completely.

The easiest way to be sure the solder iron is hot enough is to touch the solder to the iron and see if it melts.