Bernzomatic ST500, ST1000 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Butane Microtorch

Models: ST500 & ST1000

DANGER

This torch is used with a ﬂammable product. Failure to comply with these Warnings and Instructions may result in an explosion or ﬁre that may cause property damage, serious personal injury or death.

Read and comply with the instructions and warnings in this manual and familiarize yourself with the torch before lighting and using. Review instructions and warnings periodically to maintain awareness. Do not try to operate before reading instructions.

EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE.

• Take precautions not to heat fuel tank.

• Contains ﬂammable gas under pressure. Do not expose the torch or fuel to temperatures exceeding 120°F/49°C or

prolonged sunlight.

• Never use torch in or around ﬂammable fumes, liquids, or explosive materials.

• Never pierce fuel tank or expose torch to ﬁre.

• Do not breathe gas, fumes, vapor or spray. If inhaled, remove affected person to fresh air.

• Avoid contact with eyes or skin. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek

medical advice. For skin contact, ﬂush with large amounts of water.

• Do not modify torch in any way. Do not alter factory settings. Serious injury or death can result from adjusting factory settings or modifying factory ﬁtted parts. Always use manufacturer recommended replacement parts.

• Read and understand refueling instruction before refueling torch. Refueling the torch incorrectly can result in serious injury or death.

WARNING

• Materials used in the construction of this device may contain brass (which may contain lead and cadmium) and the solder provided here contains lead, chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

• Combustion by-products produced when using this device contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

• When used for soldering and similar applications, this product contains or produces chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

• Keep torch out of reach of children and anyone who has not read instructions. Do not point torch towards face, other persons or ﬂammable objects. Never attempt to use torch as a cigarette lighter

• Always wear eye protection and gloves when lighting and using the torch.

• To avoid risk of damage to torch, always protect torch from impact and never allow torch to drop onto ﬂoor or hard

surfaces. Never use a torch that appears to be damaged.

• Heating a surface may cause heat to be conducted to adjoining surfaces that may be combustible or become pressurized when heated. Always check to make sure no unintended parts or materials are being heated.

• Do not use a leaking, damaged or malfunctioning torch. If torch is leaking, contact manufacturer or retailer.

• Work only in well-ventilated areas. Avoid the fumes from ﬂuxes, lead-based paint, and all metal heating operations.

Be careful to avoid fumes from cadmium plating and galvanized metal- remove these coatings in the area to be heated by ﬁling or sanding prior to heating.

• Ignite torch away from face, hands, clothing, or other ﬂammable material.

• Extremely hot air escapes from exhaust ports on soldering tip assembly. Always rest torch on the stand supplied,

even during short breaks, to avoid risk of damaging work surfaces or other ﬂammable items. Extinguish torch during longer breaks. Never point exhaust ports toward eyes, face, hands, or other ﬂammable items.

DO NOT DISCARD THESE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

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• Use caution when operating the torch outdoors on sunny or windy days. Bright sun makes it impossible to see the torch’s ﬂame. Wind may carry the torch’s heat back towards you or other areas not intended to be heated. Windy conditions may also cause sparks to be blown into other areas with combustible materials.

• Burner nozzle and tip assembly become extremely hot during use and remain hot after extinguishing the torch. Take precautions not to touch torch tip until torch has cooled.

• Never use the torch on or near combustibles (fuels, rags, towels, paper products, etc.). Be careful around motor vehicles or any gasoline-ﬁred products and beware of hidden fuel lines and tanks.

• Always make certain the torch is resting on the stand to reduce the risk of accidental tip over. Be sure the torch is not pointed in a direction which could cause nearby objects to ignite when the torch is set down.

• Never leave the torch unattended when lit.

• Never attempt to repair or heat a gasoline tank, a chemical drum an aerosol can, a compressed gas container that

held ﬂammable liquid or gas or any other chemical. Heating these is extremely dangerous, especially after they have been “emptied”.

• Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations forbids the carriage of butane or other ﬂammable gas products on passenger aircraft. Do not pack this item or any other ﬂammable gas item in any checked or carry-on baggage.

• Make sure torch is completely extinguished after use.

• Ensure that torch is completely cool before storing.

CAUTION

Exercise caution when using this device not to breathe vapors. Depending on the task being conducted with device

(wood burning, melting plastic, etc.) toxic or nauseating vapors may exist.

COMPONENTS

ST500 ST1000

Tip (K)

Soldering Tip

Ass'y (H)

Exhaust Port (J)

Locking Nut (F)

Gas Torch Tip (G)

Locking Nut (F)

Continuous Flame Lock (E)

Safety Lock (C)

Ignition

Continuous

Switch (D)

Folding Stand

Flame Lock (E)

Adjustment Knob (B)