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Pictured: Pyroweeder 30 with optional Flame Blade

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Page 1: ...a s s e m b ly a n d i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l Pictured Pyroweeder 30 with optional Flame Blade Watch the video Scan the code or visit fflc us pyro s ...

Page 2: ...ment only 3 Propane is extremely flammable Before each use inspect hoses valves and connections for damage or leaks 4 Carbon monoxide gas is a poison it can kill Since it is colorless and odorless it is especially dangerous Incomplete propane combustion will produce carbon monoxide you can recognize incomplete combustion by a yellow flame On the other hand complete combustion produces a blue flame...

Page 3: ...etely prevented We have included a small pouch of thread lubricant we encourage you to use thread lubricant on all threads as you assemble your Pyroweeder I just want to say a personal Thank You for purchasing our Pyroweeder Our team has worked hard to develop a better flame weeder on the market and I m excited to share it with you I grew up on a small farm so I know firsthand how hard each of you...

Page 4: ...er Handle Tie H 1 Straight Lower Handle Tie I 1 Striker J 2 Wheels K 2 Burner Ties L 1 Hook and Loop Strap M 1 Burner Assembly handle mounted valve pictured N 1 Pyroweeder Wrench O 2 3 8 16 Nuts P 2 1 4 20 Wing Nuts Q 1 Thread Lubricant R 2 3 8 16 3 Carriage Bolts S 2 1 4 20 13 4 Carriage Bolts T 8 1 4 20 11 2 Carriage Bolts U 10 1 4 20 1 Carriage Bolts V 2 1 4 20 13 4 Hex Bolt W 2 1 4 Lock Washer...

Page 5: ...mbly PARTS NEEDED 1 Upper Handle Assembly from Step 1 1 Straight Lower Handle Tie 1 Angled Lower Handle Tie 4 1 4 20 11 2 Carriage Bolts 4 1 4 Oversize Washers 4 1 4 20 Nuts 1 Attach the Straight Lower Handle Tie and the Angled Lower Handle Tie to the square ends of the rectangular bars as shown Attach the straight handle tie to the short bar and the angled handle tie to the long bar 2 Tighten the...

Page 6: ... tight that the handle can not swivel 3 Repeat this step on the opposite side of the Tool Bar S T E P 4 Tool Cart PARTS NEEDED 1 Tool Bar and Handle Assembly from Step 3 2 Wheels 1 Remove the 5 8 locknut and one washer from the axle bolt 2 Mount the wheel onto the axle bolt and replace the washer and locknut as shown 3 Tighten the locknut just enough so that the washers are lightly pressed against...

Page 7: ...ng against the Tank Brace and can still swivel S T E P 6 Flame Weeder Implement PARTS NEEDED 1 Tank Brace Assembly from Step 5 1 Burner Assembly Regulator and Control Valve not shown 2 1 4 Lock Washers 2 1 4 20 Nuts 2 1 4 20 1 Carriage Bolts 1 Attach the Burner Assembly to the Burner Ties as shown 2 Adjust the angle so that the burners point forward and downward at about a 45º angle Tighten the nu...

Page 8: ... Valve Assembly to the Handle Assembly as shown placing the Pyroweeder Wrench under the 1 4 20 Wing Nuts 2 You may occasionally need to adjust or tighten nuts as you work with your Pyroweeder The Pyroweeder Wrench is attached near the handle so that it is available at any time For in field adjustments loosen the wing nuts and temporarily remove the Pyroweeder Wrench S T E P 8 Attaching Valve Assem...

Page 9: ...tach the Regulator to the propane tank valve as shown Hand tighten the connec tor The Regulator assembly attaches to the propane tank valve with a left hand thread Tighten with a counterclockwise turn 3 Towards the lower end of the short bar wrap the hoses and the bar with the Hook and Loop Strap so that the hoses are held neatly in place 4 Propane pressure can be adjusted using the black knob on ...

Page 10: ...lts C and tighten just enough so that the flame blade is securely attached to the burners 6 Tighten the front screws E About 1 out It is important that you ignite the propane flowing into the flame blade as soon as possible after you open the control valve Propane can accumulate in and around the blade and will produce a startling pop if you are slow to ignite it A torch or lighter work best CAUTI...

Page 11: ...removed Use the nuts and washers saved earlier to re attach the Axle Bars and the Auxiliary Tank Braces 4 Tighten the four nuts just enough so that the Auxiliary Tank Braces are secure and the Axle Bars remain fixed in alignment with the Main Bar Attaching Two Tank Adapter PARTS NEEDED 1 Two Tank Adapter 2 1 4 20 1 3 4 Carriage Bolts TOOLS NEEDED 7 16 wrench or Pyroweeder wrench 1 Remove the two 1...

Page 12: ...seedbed for your crops prepare your beds for seeding at least 10 days ahead of planting Irrigate and use floating row cover during the cooler months to encourage weed seed germination Flame your beds once or twice or more before seeding If you are careful you can seed your crop and let it germinate Then just before emergence flame one final time and have your crop sprout up into a weed free bed se...

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