INDUSTRIAL WEED BURNER
JTEM # 55151
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INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL
Safety Precauons:
Read and understand all warnings and instructions before attempting to operate the equipment. Never permit children to use this torch.
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• Flames from this torch can cause serious burn injuries to your skin and body.
• Blocking flame at torch head may cause flame direcon to reverse and exit in another direcon towards the operator.
• Using this torch on or near flammable material or closed containers may cause a re or explosion which may cause injury or death.
• Failure to control burning material while using this torch may cause injury or property damage.
Personal Protecve Equipment:
• Always wear eye protecon such as safety goggles or glasses which meet ANSI Z87 .1 and CSA Z94.3 specicaons, heavy duty gloves, leather shoes and
heavy coon clothing treated to be re retardant. Do not wear shorts or loose clothing.
Equipment Precauons:
• Only use this torch with propane gases from vapor withdrawal cylinders. Do not aempt to use fuel gas other than approved propane fuels.
• Propane cylinders must be kept in an upright position especially when the torch is in use.
• Before use, check all equipment for leaks with an approved bubble solution. Do not light torch until any and all leaks are repaired.
• Light torch only with an approved lighter (provided). Do not use matches or a cigaree lighter.
• Do not permit lighted cigarettes, speaks or open flames near this equipment.
• When not in use, close all torch valves and cylinder valve.
• Do not abuse, tamper with or alter the operaon of this torch or its parts. Any repairs must be made by a qualied repair technician.
Use of Equipment:
• When op
erang the t
orch, always have a helper with proper NFPA approved fire exnguisher (or other fire fighting apparatus) of a type and size appropriate
for the application and trained in its use nearby to watch and control the burning material.
• Ma
intain secure foong when holding a lighted torch to avoid falling. Shut torch and tank valves off if you are moving more than a few yards.
• Always direct flame from the torch away from your body when torch is lighted. Never point the torch at yourself or other persons while lighting or operating.
Keep other persons away from the torch at all times.
• Never leave a lit torch unaended. Turn the torch valves o to exnguish the flame before laying the torch down.
• Do not lay a hot torch down on or near ammable material.
• Do not block the flow of air or fuel gas through the torch head. Never allow the torch head to contact a surface or block the flow of gas from the torch head.
Doing this may cause flame direction to change towards the operator. Lift torch head from surface immediately if this occurs and release safety lever valve.
• Do not u
se torch in areas where combustible gases or vapors may be stored or otherwise present.
• Do not use this torch on or near flammable materials or sealed containers which may cause a fire or explosion resulting in injury or death. Sealed containers
even if empty, may explode.
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ly burn a small area at a me. Do not use torch near combusbles you do not intend to burn.
• Do not use the torch in windy or very dry condions in which the torch flame or the amount of material burning may be dicult to control.
• In some locaons you may not be permitted to burn without a permit. Contact your local authorities and fire department about provincial and local codes
or permit requirements before using this torch.
• Torch head will remain hot for a time after shutdown. DO NOT torch or store the equipment unl it has cooled.
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Burning or heang some materials can produce dangerous fumes which may cause injury to your lungs or other parts of your body.
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ly use equipment outside of, or if inside only use heang materials in a large area with enough venlaon to avoid the build up of smoke, fumes and
gases. lf the air is not clear and free of smoke, fumes and gases, stop using the torch and move the work outside or improve the ventilation.
• Propane fumes may collect in an unvenlated or enclosed area causing an explosive atmosphere or one in which you cannot safety breathe.
• Never use the torch on materials, coangs, solvents or chemicals which release toxic fumes when heated or on plants such as poison ivy or poison oak.
• Avoid breathing smoke or fumes from burning material.
• Keep your head out of the smoke or fumes.
• If the smoke or fumes make you uncomfortable, stop using the torch on the material.
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THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS OR PRODUCES A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE SE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OF OTHER
REPRODUCTIVE HARM {CALIFORNIA HEAH & SAFETY CODE 25249.5 ET. SEQ.)
For addional informaon regarding the safe use of this product see the following reference publicaons: NF PA/ANSI 58- "Standard for storage and
handling of propane gases" available from the Naonal Fire Protecon Associaon. ANSI/ASC Z49.1- "Safety in welding and cung" available from the
American Welding Society CSA 2-94- "U.S. Requirements for hand held LP torches for use with fuel supply" available from the Canadian Standards
Associaon
INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Aer connecng torch to tank, ensure that all connecons are ghtened with
a wrench. Make sure torch adjusng valve is closed.
2) Open supply tank shut-off valve SLOW.
3) With torch nozzle pointed away from any ammable material, open torch adjusng valve 1/8th of a turn or unl you can hear gas escaping.
4) Ignite using striker supplied.
5) Use the torch-adjusting valve to control the size and heat of flame.
Note:
Opening the Propane tank valve too quickly can cause the excess valve to close. lf the excess flow pressure safety valve closes, you will not get enough gas
for the torch to run properly. If this happens, close the Propane Tank. Open torch adjusng valve to release any residual gas le in the hose. Close torch
adjusting valve and wait 30 seconds. Slowly open-tank shut-off valve and try again.
Shut-O Instrucons:
1) Close torch adjusng valve.
2) Close Propane Tank.
3) Open the torch-adjusting valve briefly to release any residual gas pressure left in the hose.
Maintenance: Prior to each use:
1) Visually inspect all components of the device for damage and or wear. If the hose shows excessive abrasion wear, or the hose is cut, it must be replaced
prior to operaon. If damage is found, disconnue use immediately.
2) Perform a leak test according to the leak test procedure.
Leak Test Procedure:
1) Connect the excess flow inlet fitng to a propane tank.
2) Close torch adjusng valve (turn fully clockwise).
3) Slowly open the Propane tank valve.
4) Test all connecons for possible gas leaks using leak test soluon
DISCLAIMER
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBL¥
DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR
DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR RRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE
OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED
TO REPCE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR
EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN
BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES
ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR
REPCEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HISOR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENli
PARTS THERETO.
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Note: Some parts are listed and sh:own for illustration purposes only and are not available
individually as replacement parts,
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