
Safety Precautions
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Make sure to thoroughly read and understand all instructions prior to use.
• Soldering tip and other accessories will get hot during operation. Do not touch the tip or the
accessories during or immediately after operation, and do not place them on flammable objects.
• Do not pack this or any other flammable gas item in any checked or carry-on baggage during
travel. The Department of Transportation’s Hazardous Materials Regulations forbid the carriage
of butane or other flammable gas products on passenger aircrafts.
• The tank contains extremely flammable gas that is under pressure. Be very careful handling it.
• Only use liquid butane fuel to fill and refill this torch.
• Always inspect the torch for gas leaks before and after each use, as well as after refilling. Never
use a flame to check for leaks. If you suspect a gas leak in your torch, use soapy water and look
for continuous bubbles.
• Never heat the fuel tank.
• Always have a fire extinguisher or a bucket of water near your work area.
• Make sure to use OSHA-specified coating removal methods if you are preparing plated metal
work pieces to be heated.
• Keep hair and clothing away from the flame. Loose clothes or long hair can easily catch fire and
cause serious injury. Hot solder can cause burns.
• Always point away from your eyes and body when igniting or operating the solder iron. The flame
is invisible in sunlight and can cause injury if not used with extreme caution.
• Never point the torch flame or exhaust toward your face, other people (or their faces), animals, or
any other flammable objects/persons.
• Never attempt to use this device as a cigarette, cigar, or pipe lighter.
• Never use this device in or around flammable fumes, liquids, or combustive materials.
• Never leave this device unattended while it is lit.
• Don’t ever attempt to use this torch to repair or heat any containers that held flammable liquids,
gases, or any type of chemicals, as this creates the risk of fire and/or explosion.
• During operation, make sure that unintended parts and/or materials are not being heated, as heat
may be conducted to nearby objects that could catch fire or become pressurized when subjected
to heat.
• If you need to handle work with two hands during torch operation, make sure the torch rests
securely on its stand while doing so.
• Do not attempt to repair a damaged torch on your own.
• Do not modify the torch or attempt to adjust the factory settings in any way.
• Do not store this product in direct sunlight or any area where the temperature might exceed
104°F (40°C).
• Do not immerse in water.
• Make sure the on/o switch is firmly closed and the flame is completely extinguished after you
finish using this appliance.
• Do not touch the torch flame guard, flame diuser, tips, and/or attachments until they have fully
cooled. These items become extremely hot during operation and remain heated after being
extinguished. Touching them before they have cooled could result in severe burns.
• Always allow the torch to cool completely before refilling with butane, changing the accessories
or attachments, cleaning, or storing it.
• Shut o the gas flow if the torch is accidentally extinguished at any time.
• Take precautions so that the butane gas does not make contact with your (and anyone else’s) eyes
or skin. In case of contact with the eyes, rinse immediately with lots of water and promptly seek
medical advice. If the gas comes in contact with your (or anyone else’s) skin, flush the aected
areas with lots of water.
• Don’t breathe the gas, fumes, vapor, or spray from the butane tank. If inhaled, make sure to
remove the aected party to fresh air immediately.
• Wear a respirator or similar protection if you are working on any projects with this torch where
toxic or nausea-inducing vapors may be created or already exist. Always be sure to avoid fumes
from fluxes, lead-based paint, and all metal-heating procedures. Fumes from cadmium plating
and/or galvanized metal could potentially be present.
• Use only in well-ventilated areas.
• Do not smoke while filling, refilling, or operating this appliance.
• Save these instructions for future reference. If you give this device away, make sure to pass along
these instructions as well so other parties can be safe while using this device.
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