Matco Tools PTK3 User manual

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PRODUCT INFORMATION
INTENDED USE OF THE TOOL
WARNING
DO NOT DISCARD – GIVE TO USER
1810302-14
3 PIECE PROPANE TORCH
QUICK CHANGE KIT PTK3
Before use, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE
WARNINGS and check the parts diagram and part
number listing on page 2to make sure all parts are
included. If any parts are missing or damaged, please
call your distributor.
BEFORE USE
Study, understand and follow all instructions provided
with this product. Read these instructions carefully
before installing, operating, servicing or repairing this
tool. Keep these instructions in a safe accessible place.
The PTK3 Propane Torch Kit is designed to be used with
the three included quick detach torch heads to heat,
braze and solder non-flammable materials and wiring.
Do not modify or replace any pieces of this kit with
foreign parts. Do not use these tools outside of the
designed intent. Never modify the tools for any other
purpose or use.
Made inTaiwan
to Matco specifications
Caution:To help prevent personal injury
• Use of this product can expose you to chemicals including
ethylene glycol, gasoline vapors and engine exhaust, which are
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or reproductive harm. For more information, visit
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Always wear ANSI approved safety
equipment, safety glasses and clothing when using this
product. Study, understand, and follow all instructions
provided with this product. Failure to read and follow all
warnings and operating instructions may result in damages
and serious injury or death.
• Always wear ANSI approved goggles when using this product.
(Users and Bystanders).
• Never use this tool for any application other than for which it
was designed.
• Only use accessories designed for this tool.
• Never alter or modify this tool in any way.
• Improper operation and/or maintenance of the tool,
modification of the tool, or use of the tool with accessories not
designed for it could result in serious injury or death.
• Always select the correct accessories of the correct size and
design for the job that you are attempting to perform.
• Always work in a clean, safe, well-lit, organized and adequately
equipped area.
• Do not begin repairs without assurance that vehicle is in
secure position, and will not move during repair.
WARNING
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
The manufacturer warrants this product to the original user
against defective material or workmanship for a period of 1
year from the date of purchase.
The manufacturer reserves the right to determine whether the
part or parts failed because of defective material,
workmanship or other causes. Failures caused by accident,
alteration or misuse are not covered by this warranty.
The manufacturer, at its discretion, will repair or replace
product covered under this warranty free of charge. Repairs or
replacements of products covered under this warranty are
warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period.
The manufacturer or its authorized service representatives
must perform all warranty repairs. Any repair to the product
by unauthorized service representatives voids this warranty.
The rights under this warranty are limited to the original user
and may not be transferred to subsequent owners.
The warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or
implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness
for a particular purpose. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
Innovative. Three different attachments for
popular uses that can be changed even while
torch is running.
Universal. Works on all 14-14.2 oz. Propane and
MAPP gas cylinders.
Effective. Use the different attachments for
up to 3,670° F during brazing, soldering,
fastener heating and more.

LAYOUT
PARTS BREAKDOWN
Page 2 1810302-14
3 PIECE PROPANE TORCH
QUICK CHANGE KIT PTK3
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING
SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL
INFORMATION THROUGHOUT
BEFORE USING THIS ITEM.
CAUTION: CONNECT THE CONTAINER IN A
WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. DO NOT SMOKE.
CAUTION: INDUSTRIAL TORCH,
FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY.
• Accessible parts may be very hot.
• Keep young children away from the appliance.
• Use only in well-ventilated area.
• Do not use the tool if it has damaged or worn seals.
• Do not use the tool if it is leaking,
damaged or which does not operate properly.
• Do not modify this tool.
CONNECT THE GAS CYLINDER TO THE TORCH
SAFETY SWITCH
The torch is made with EN521(7/16") valve to connect
with standard 14-14.2 oz. propane gas bottles.
Thread the torch main body onto the gas cylinder,
lock the torch into the cylinder clockwise and make
sure it fixes well.
DO NOT HOLD THE TORCH AND POINT THE
BURNER TOWARD YOURSELF!!
When the burner is not aimed toward yourself, push
the safety ON-OFF switch located below the trigger
to unlock the trigger, keep the safety switch pressed
down when igniting.
IGNITION AND CONTINUOUS FLAME
Turn the gas adjustment knob counterclockwise 2
rounds, try to ignite the torch by pushing the trigger.
If the torch is not ignited yet, try more rounds until it
is working.
For continuous flame, press the continuous flame
button on the side of the main body to keep the
flame working.
EXTINGUISH
To turn off, press the trigger one more time to turn
off the flame.
FLAME ADJUSTMENT
Turn the gas adjustment knob clockwise to reduce
the flame, or increase the flame in
counterclockwise rotation.
Trigger
Safety On-off Switch
Thread For Gas Cartridge
Interchangeable
Tips Lock
Gas Adjustment
Knob Continuous
Flame Button
1
2
3
4
Parts List
Part #Index #
PTK301
PTK302
PTK303
PTK304
1
2
3
4
Main Body
Description
Blast Flame
for brazing and large soldering
Pin-point Flame
for precision/small soldering jobs
Large Soft Flame
for shrinking and heating jobs

EL USO DE LA HERRAMIETA
DESEMPACADO
ADVERTENCIA
The PTK3 Propane Torch Kit is designed to be used with the
three included quick detach torch heads to heat, braze and solder
non-flammable materials and wiring. No modifique ni reemplace
ninguna pieza de este kit con piezas extrañas. No use estas
herramientas fuera de la intención diseñada. Nunca modifique
las herramientas para ningún otro propósito o uso.
Precaución: Para ayudar a evitar
lesiones a las personas
• El uso de este producto puede exponerlo a productos químicos
que incluyen etilenglicol, vapores de gasolina y gases de
escape del motor, que en el estado de California son causantes
de cáncer, defectos de nacimiento o daños reproductivos. Para
obtener más información, visite www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Siempre use equipo de seguridad aprobado por ANSI, gafas de
seguridad y ropa cuando use este producto. Estudie,
comprenda y siga todas las instrucciones proporcionadas con
este producto. Si no lee y sigue todas las advertencias e
instrucciones de funcionamiento puede ocasionar daños y
lesiones graves o la muerte.
• Siempre use guantes del tipo aprobado por la ANSI para
trabajar con esta herramienta (tanto usuarios como
espectadores).
• Nunca utilice esta herramienta para cualquier otra cosa que no
sean las aplicaciones para lo que fue diseñada.
• Sólo utilice los accesorios diseñados para esta herramienta.
• No modifique o altere esta herramienta de ninguna manera.
• El funcionamiento y/o mantenimiento inadecuado de la
herramienta, la modificación, o la utilización de la herramienta
con accesorios inadecuados podrían causar lesiones graves o la
muerte.
• Siempre usar los correctos accesorios para el trabajo queUd.
está realizando.
• Trabaje siempre en un área limpia, segura, bien iluminada,
organizada y equipada adecuadamente.
• NUNCA empiece reparaciones sin estar seguro de que el
vehículo esté en posición segura y que no se mueva durante la
reparación.
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INFORMACIÓN DEL PRODUCTO
ADVERTENCIA
1810302-14
3 PIECE PROPANE TORCH
QUICK CHANGE KIT PTK3
Before use, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS
and check the parts diagram and part number listing on
page 4to make sure all parts are included. If any parts
are missing or damaged, please call your distributor.
Estudie, entienda y siga todas las instrucciones que se proveen
con este producto. Lea las instrucciones detenidamente antes de
instalar, operar, dar servicio o reparar esta herramienta. Guarde
estas instrucciones en un lugar seguro y accesible.
GARANTÍA LIMITADA DE UN AÑO
El fabricante garantiza este producto al usuario original contra
defectos de materiales o de mano de obra durante un periodo
de un año a partir de la fecha de compra.
El fabricante se reserva el derecho a determinar si una pieza o
piezas fallaron debido a material defectuoso, mano de obra, o
por otras causas. Esta garantía no cubre fallas causadas por
accidentes, alteraciones o uso indebido.
El fabricante, a su entera discreción, reparará o reemplazará
los productos cubiertos por esta garantía sin costo alguno. Las
reparaciones o reemplazos de productos cubiertos por esta
garantía quedan garantizados durante el resto del periodo
original de garantía.
El fabricante o sus representantes autorizados de servicio
deben llevar a cabo todas las reparaciones de garantía. Toda
reparación hecha al producto por representantes de servicio
no autorizados invalida la presente garantía. Los derechos que
ampara esta garantía están limitados al usuario original y no
se pueden transferir a dueños posteriores.
Esta garantía reemplaza a todas las demás garantías expresas
o implícitas, incluyendo garantías de comercialización e
idoneidad para un propósito particular. Algunos estados no
permiten la exclusión o limitaciones de daños incidentales o
imprevistos, de manera que las limitaciones mencionadas
anteriormente pueden no ser aplicables en su caso.
HECHO enTaiwan
para Matco especificaciones
NO LO DESCARTE O DESECHE, ENTREGESELO AL USUARIO
Innovative. Three different attachments for popular
uses that can be changed even while torch is running.
Universal. Works on all 14-14.2 oz. Propane and
MAPP gas cylinders.
Effective. Use the different attachments for up to 3,670° F
during brazing, soldering, fastener heating and more.
(SPANISH)

CAUTION: CONNECT THE CONTAINER IN A
WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. DO NOT SMOKE.
CAUTION: INDUSTRIAL TORCH,
FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY.
• Accessible parts may be very hot.
• Keep young children away from the appliance.
• Use only in well-ventilated area.
• Do not use the tool if it has damaged or worn seals.
• Do not use the tool if it is leaking,
damaged or which does not operate properly.
• Do not modify this tool.
CONNECT THE GAS CYLINDER TO THE TORCH
SAFETY SWITCH
The torch is made with EN521(7/16") valve to connect
with standard 14-14.2 oz. propane gas bottles.
Thread the torch main body onto the gas cylinder,
lock the torch into the cylinder clockwise and make
sure it fixes well.
DO NOT HOLD THE TORCH AND POINT THE
BURNER TOWARD YOURSELF!!
When the burner is not aimed toward yourself, push
the safety ON-OFF switch located below the trigger
to unlock the trigger, keep the safety switch pressed
down when igniting.
IGNITION AND CONTINUOUS FLAME
Turn the gas adjustment knob counterclockwise 2
rounds, try to ignite the torch by pushing the trigger.
If the torch is not ignited yet, try more rounds until it
is working.
For continuous flame, press the continuous flame
button on the side of the main body to keep the
flame working.
EXTINGUISH
To turn off, press the trigger one more time to turn
off the flame.
FLAME ADJUSTMENT
Turn the gas adjustment knob clockwise to reduce
the flame, or increase the flame in
counterclockwise rotation.
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3 PIECE PROPANE TORCH
QUICK CHANGE KIT PTK3
POR FAVOR LEA LA SIGUIENTE
INFORMACIÓN OPERATIVA POR
COMPLETO ANTES DE USAR
ESTE ARTÍCULO.
LAYOUT
PARTS BREAKDOWN
Trigger
Safety On-off Switch
Thread For Gas Cartridge
Interchangeable
Tips Lock
Gas Adjustment
Knob Continuous
Flame Button
1
4
Parts List
Part #
PTK301
PTK302
PTK303
PTK304
Main Body
Description
Blast Flame
for brazing and large soldering
Pin-point Flame
for precision/small soldering jobs
Large Soft Flame
for shrinking and heating jobs
Index #
1
2
3
4
2
3
(SPANISH)

Le manufacturier garantit à l’acheteur initial que ce produit est
exempt de tout vice de matériau et de fabrication pendant une
période de une année suivant la date de l’achat.
Le manufacturier se réserve le droit de déterminer si la pièce
ou les pièces défectueuses sont imputables à un matériau
défectueux, à un défaut de fabrication ou à d’autres causes.
Les défaillances causées par un accident, une modification ou
une utilisation incorrecte ne sont pas couvertes par la présente
garantie.
Le manufacturier, à sa seule discrétion, réparera ou
remplacera sans frais les produits couverts par cette garantie.
Les réparations ou les remplacements de produits couverts
par cette garantie sont garantis pour le reste de la période de
garantie initiale.
Le manufacturier ou ses représentants de service autorisés
doivent exécuter les réparations sous garantie. Toute
réparation du produit effectuée par un représentant de service
non-autorisé annulera cette garantie. Les droits couverts par
cette garantie sont limités à l'acheteur initial et ne peuvent
être transférés aux propriétaires subséquents.
Cette garantie remplace toutes autres garanties, expresses ou
implicites, incluant les garanties de valeur marchande ou
d’adaptation à un usage particulier. Certains États ou
provinces ne permettent pas d’exclure ou de limiter les
dommages consécutifs ou indirects, donc les limitations
ci-dessus pourraient ne pas s’appliquer.
UTILISATION PRÉVUE DE L’OUTIL
DESEMPACADO
AVERTISSEMENT
The PTK3 Propane Torch Kit is designed to be used with the
three included quick detach torch heads to heat, braze and solder
non-flammable materials and wiring.Ne pas modifier ou
remplacer les pièces de ce kit avec des pièces étrangères.
N'utilisez pas ces outils en dehors de l'intention prévue. Ne
modifiez jamais les outils à d'autres fins ou utilisations.
Mise en garde: Pour aider à prévenir les blessures
• L'utilisation de ce produit peut vous exposer à des
produits chimiques, notamment l'éthylène glycol, les
vapeurs d'essence et les gaz d'échappement des moteurs,
qui sont reconnus par l'État de Californie pour causer le
cancer, des anomalies congénitales ou des problèmes de
reproduction. Pour plus d'informations, visitez
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Toujours porter un équipement
de sécurité, des lunettes de sécurité et des vêtements
homologués ANSI lors de l'utilisation de ce produit.
Étudier, comprendre et suivre toutes les instructions
fournies avec ce produit. Ne pas lire et suivre tous les
avertissements et instructions d'utilisation peut entraîner
des dommages et des blessures graves ou la mort.
• Toujours porter des lunettes à coques approuvées par
l’ANSI lorsque vous utilisez ce produit. (Utilisateurs et
Spectateurs).
• Ne jamais utiliser cet outil pour aucune application qui
n’est pas conçue.
• Seulement utiliser les accessoires conçus pour cet outil.
• Ne jamais modifier cet outil.
• Le fonctionnement et/ou l’entretien incorrect de cet outil,
la modification de cet outil, ou l’utilisation de cet outil
avec les accessoires non conçus pour lui devrait causer
des blessures graves ou la mort.
• Toujours utiliser les accessoires adéquats pour le travail
que vous effectuez.
• Toujours travailler dans un environnement propre,
sécuritaire, bien éclairé, organisé et suffisamment équipé.
• Ne pas commencer les réparations sans assurance que le
véhicule est en position de sécurité, et ne se déplace pas
lors de la réparation.
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INFORMATIONS PRODUIT
AVERTISSEMENT
1810302-14
3 PIECE PROPANE TORCH
QUICK CHANGE KIT PTK3
Before use, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS
and check the parts diagram and part number listing on
page 6to make sure all parts are included. If any parts
are missing or damaged, please call your distributor.
Etudier, comprendre et suivre toutes les instructions
fournies avec ce produit. Lire ces instructions attentivement
avant d’installer, d’utiliser, d’entretenir et de réparer cet
outil. Conserver ces instructions dans un endroit sécuritaire
et accessible.
Fabriqué àTaiwan
les spécifications de Matcos
NE PAS JETER-DONNER À L'UTILISATEUR
1 ANNÉE DE GARANTIE LIMITÉE
Innovative. Three different attachments for popular
uses that can be changed even while torch is running.
Universal. Works on all 14-14.2 oz. Propane and
MAPP gas cylinders.
Effective. Use the different attachments for up to 3,670° F
during brazing, soldering, fastener heating and more.
(FRENCH)

Page 6 1810302-14
3 PIECE PROPANE TORCH
QUICK CHANGE KIT PTK3
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING
SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL
INFORMATION THROUGHOUT
BEFORE USING THIS ITEM.
CAUTION: CONNECT THE CONTAINER IN A
WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. DO NOT SMOKE.
CAUTION: INDUSTRIAL TORCH,
FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY.
• Accessible parts may be very hot.
• Keep young children away from the appliance.
• Use only in well-ventilated area.
• Do not use the tool if it has damaged or worn seals.
• Do not use the tool if it is leaking,
damaged or which does not operate properly.
• Do not modify this tool.
CONNECT THE GAS CYLINDER TO THE TORCH
SAFETY SWITCH
The torch is made with EN521(7/16") valve to connect
with standard 14-14.2 oz. propane gas bottles.
Thread the torch main body onto the gas cylinder,
lock the torch into the cylinder clockwise and make
sure it fixes well.
DO NOT HOLD THE TORCH AND POINT THE
BURNER TOWARD YOURSELF!!
When the burner is not aimed toward yourself, push
the safety ON-OFF switch located below the trigger
to unlock the trigger, keep the safety switch pressed
down when igniting.
IGNITION AND CONTINUOUS FLAME
Turn the gas adjustment knob counterclockwise 2
rounds, try to ignite the torch by pushing the trigger.
If the torch is not ignited yet, try more rounds until it
is working.
For continuous flame, press the continuous flame
button on the side of the main body to keep the
flame working.
EXTINGUISH
To turn off, press the trigger one more time to turn
off the flame.
FLAME ADJUSTMENT
Turn the gas adjustment knob clockwise to reduce
the flame, or increase the flame in
counterclockwise rotation.
LAYOUT
PARTS BREAKDOWN
Trigger
Safety On-off Switch
Thread For Gas Cartridge
Interchangeable
Tips Lock
Gas Adjustment
Knob Continuous
Flame Button
4
Parts List
Part #
PTK301
PTK302
PTK303
PTK304
Main Body
Description
Blast Flame
for brazing and large soldering
Pin-point Flame
for precision/small soldering jobs
Large Soft Flame
for shrinking and heating jobs
Index #
1
2
3
4
2
3
1
(FRENCH)