Harbor Freight Tools Propane Torch Product manual
Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. Open windows (if indoors).
2. Don’t touch electrical switches.
3. Extinguish any open flame.
4. Immediately call your gas supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other propane‑burning device.
WARNING: Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service, or
maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this
manual. For assistance or additional
information consult a qualified
service technician, service agency,
manufacturer, or the gas supplier.
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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Important Propane Safety Information for You and Your Family
IF YOU SMELL GAS
1. NO FLAMES OR SPARKS!
Immediately put out all smoking
materials and other open flames.
Do not operate lights, appliances,
telephones, or cell phones.
Flames or sparks from these sources
can trigger an explosion or a fire.
2. LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY!
Get everyone out of the building or
area where you suspect gas is leaking.
3. SHUT OFF THE GAS.
Turn off the main gas supply
valve on your propane tank if it is
safe to do so. To close the valve,
turn it to the right (clockwise).
4. REPORT THE LEAK. From a
neighbor’s home or other nearby
building away from the gas leak,
call your propane retailer right away.
If you can’t reach your propane retailer,
call 911 or your local fire department.
5. DO NOT RETURN TO THE BUILDING
OR AREA until your propane
retailer, emergency responder,
or qualified service technician
determines that it is safe to do so.
6. GET YOUR SYSTEM CHECKED.
Before you attempt to use any of
your propane appliances, your
propane retailer or a qualified service
technician must check your entire
system to ensure that it is leak‑free.
CAN YOU SMELL IT?
Propane smells like rotten eggs, a skunk’s
spray, or a dead animal. Some people
may have difficulty smelling propane
due to their age (older people may
have a less sensitive sense of smell);
a medical condition; or the effects of
medication, alcohol, tobacco, or drugs.
ODOR LOSS. On rare occasions,
propane can lose its odor.
Several things can cause this including:
The presence of air, water, or rust
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in a propane tank or cylinder
The passage of leaking
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propane through the soil
Since there is a possibility of
odor loss or problems with
your sense of smell, you
should respond immediately
to even a faint odor of gas.
PROPANE GAS DETECTORS
Under some circumstances, you may
not smell a propane leak. Propane gas
detectors sound an alarm if they sense
propane in the air. They can provide
an additional measure of security.
You should consider the purchase of
one or more detectors for your home.
GUIDELINES regarding
propane gas detectors:
Buy only units that are listed by
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Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
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regarding installation and maintenance.
Never ignore the smell of propane, even
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if no detector is sounding an alarm.
APPLIANCE MAINTENANCE
LEAVE IT TO THE EXPERTS.
Only a qualified service technician has
the training to install, inspect, service,
maintain, and repair your appliances.
Have your appliances and propane
system inspected just before the
start of each heating season.
DO NOT TRY TO MODIFY OR REPAIR
valves, regulators, connectors, controls, or
other appliance and cylinder/tank parts.
Doing so creates the risk of a gas leak
that can result in property damage,
serious injury, or death.
CO AND YOUR SAFETY
WHAT IS CARBON MONOXIDE (CO)?
You can’t taste or smell CO, but it is a
very dangerous gas. High levels of CO
can come from appliances that are not
operating correctly, or from a venting
system or chimney that becomes blocked.
CO CAN BE DEADLY! High levels of CO
can make you dizzy or sick. In extreme
cases, CO can cause brain damage
or death. Symptoms of CO poisoning
include: headache, dizziness, fatigue,
shortness of breath, and nausea.
IF YOU SUSPECT CO IS
PRESENT, ACT IMMEDIATELY!
1. If you or a family member shows
physical symptoms of CO poisoning,
get everyone out of the building and
call 911 or your local fire department.
2. If it is safe to do so, open windows
to allow entry of fresh air, and
turn off any appliances you
suspect may be releasing CO.
3. If no one has symptoms, but you
suspect that CO is present, call
your propane retailer or a qualified
service technician to check CO levels
and your propane equipment.
CO DETECTORS CAN IMPROVE
SAFETY. For an extra measure of safety,
consider installing a CO detector listed
by UL on each level of your home.
TO HELP REDUCE THE RISK
OF CO POISONING:
Have a qualified service technician
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check your propane appliances and
venting systems annually, preferably
before the heating season.
Install UL‑listed CO detectors
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on every level of your home.
Never use a gas oven or range‑top
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burners to provide space heating.
Never use portable heaters
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indoors unless they are designed
and approved for indoor use.
Never use a barbecue grill
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(propane or charcoal) indoors
for cooking or heating.
Regularly check your appliance
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exhaust vents for blockage.
RUNNING OUT OF GAS
DON’T RUN OUT OF GAS.
SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARDS,
INCLUDING FIRE OR
EXPLOSION, CAN RESULT.
If an appliance valve or a gas line is
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left open, a leak could occur when the
system is recharged with propane.
If your propane tank runs
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out of gas, any pilot lights on
your appliances will go out.
This can be extremely dangerous.
A LEAK CHECK IS REQUIRED.
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In many states, a propane retailer or
a qualified service technician must
perform a leak check of your propane
system before turning on the gas.
LIGHTING PILOT LIGHTS
IF A PILOT LIGHT REPEATEDLY
GOES OUT or is very difficult to light,
there may be a safety problem.
DO NOT try to fix the problem yourself.
It is strongly recommended that only a
QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN
light any pilot light that has gone out.
YOU ARE TAKING THE RISK of
starting a fire or an explosion if you light
a pilot light yourself. Carefully follow
all of the manufacturer’s instructions
and warnings concerning the appliance
before attempting to light the pilot.
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Symbol Definitions
WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
Symbol Property or Statement
Warning marking concerning Risk of
Burns. Wear flame retardant gloves
during use.
WARNING marking concerning
Risk of Eye Injury. Wear ANSI‑approved
safety goggles with side shields.
Read the manual before
set‑up and/or use.
Symbol Property or Statement
WARNING marking concerning
Risk of Respiratory Injury.
Operate torch OUTSIDE and far away
from windows, doors, and vents.
WARNING marking concerning
Risk of Fire while handling propane.
Do not smoke while handling gas.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Improper assembly, installation, adjustment, alteration, service, use, or maintenance
can cause property damage, PERSONAL INJURY, or DEATH.
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and
caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
Leaking Propane Gas
1. If you smell gas:
a. Shut off gas to the torch.
b. Extinguish any open flame.
c. Do not light a match or
operate an electrical switch.
d. Evacuate the area at once.
e. Call for professional help.
2. Propane gas is a gas you cannot see or smell.
Propane gas normally has an odorant added to aid
detection. The odorant smells like “rotten eggs“.
The odorant may fade over time, so leaking gas
may not be detectable by smell alone.
3. Propane gas is heavier than air
and will collect in low areas.
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