Thank you for choosing this Sherpa product. It is important that you read the entire manual to become
familiar with this product before you begin to assemble and use it. This burner is designed for certain
applications only. We strongly recommend that you do not modify or use this for any application other than
that for which it was designed.
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Burner Diameter - 50 mm
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Burner Length - 80 mm
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Hose - 5 m with brass fittings
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Hose Type - 6.3mm 30Bar Propane / Butane
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Regulator - 2.5Bar Propane / Inlet POL 105
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Lance Length - 890 mm
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Handle size - 125 mm
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Lance Weight - 0.8 kg
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Ignition Type - Piezo (Button)
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Warranty - 1 Year
A weed burner removes weeds in a simple, environmentally friendly way. This product is specified for
spot weeding. This includes localised weeds or small weeds commonly found on drives, paths and paved
areas.
This weed burner is designed for professional use. It is only to be used by a competent professional
person.
Protective eye wear, gloves and appropriate clothing must be worn when operating this product.
When flame weeding, the most effective method is to catch weeds early, from 1-4 inches. Weeds over 4
inches are more difficult to kill without multiple flamings.
You do not need to set fire to weeds to kill them. Only enough heat exposure is required to wilt plants.
Flame weeding is a slow kill process. By applying extreme heat the cell structure in the plant leaf is
destroyed. Weeds will gradually die and dry out after application. They can then be cleared from the area.
On patios this is normally possible just by brushing.
For best results, increase exposure to the heat if weeds are wet. Water on the leaves acts as insulation
and decreases cell damage unless exposure time is increased.
It is fine to flame when it is wet. Moisture can lessen the threat of ignition of dry debris.
Flame weeding can be applied to almost any plant. Take care around plants you want to keep as the heat
will affect these causing damage or destruction. It is not only the flame that can cause plant damage.
Avoid flame weeding near combustible materials.
Take care around the following plant types; conifers, poison ivy, oak or any poisonous plants. These are
highly flammable or the vapour / smoke from flamed leaves could cause severe irritation.
This product is not suitable for beds and lawns. The weed burner is for outdoor use only. Be aware of the
risk of fire and always have some water at hand to extinguish any fire.
PREPARING THE WEED BURNER
1. Fit the DG-approved hose to the thread on the regulator. Tighten the nut using a spanner.
2. Fit the other end of the hose to the burner handle and tighten the connection using 2 spanners.
3. Before using check that the connections remain sealed under pressure using a leak spray of soapy
water in accordance with legislation, the gas hose must be replaced after 5 years.
4. Make sure that the weed burner is off. The adjustment knob (2) should be turned clockwise to stop.
5. The regulator should be fitted to the gas cylinder. Follow the instructions that accompany the regulator
carefully.
SPECIFICATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE