Start up before using the weed burner:
1. Turn the weed burner down and away from you.
2. Open the adjustment knob / tap on the gas bottle halfway. Then open the pilot light adjustment knob (2)
on the handle very lightly, until you can hear a slight hissing sound from the gas at the burner head (3).
3. Press the piezo igniter (5) once or more until the spark lights the flame. Then adjust the pilot light to a
suitable level using the adjustment knob (2). The pilot light should be a yellow flame.
4. Pressing the burner handle trigger (4) activates the burner’s operating mode. This weeder features a
variable trigger (4). The further the trigger is pulled, the larger and hotter the flame. For less heat only
depress the part way in.
5. Once the trigger is released, the burner returns to the gas-saving pilot light state.
REMOVING WEEDS
Move the weed burner slowly using a sweeping movement. It is only necessary to heat the weeds until
they shrink up. The plant cells will then dry out, and the weeds will wither and die within a few days.
The residues can then be removed and composted. Note: Strong, tenacious weeds may require several
treatments.
AFTER USE
To stop using the weed burner, turn the knob on the handle to cut the flame. Turn the gas off on the bottle
before disconnecting the regulator.
The weed burner head will be very hot after use. Do not touch it and avoid placing it in a place where
it may start a fire or cause other damage. Avoid allowing the weed burner to touch easily flammable
materials or leave the burner when it is on. After use, remove the regulator from the gas bottle valve in
accordance with the instructions.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
1) If the gas will not light, this may be because
:
a) The gas flow is too great. If this is the case, adjust down using the pilot adjustment knob (2). If this
is not adequate also adjust the flow of the gas tap on the bottle.
b) No Spark. Check the piezo electrode inside the burner head is making a spark when igniter (5) is
pressed. Warning: Disconnect the gas bottle from the flame gun before carrying out this operation.
2) The flame goes out when weeding
a) The gas flow is too low. Increase the gas flow on pilot light knob (2).
b) The burner head is too close to the weeds. Steam from the weeds can stifle the flame if too close.
Use the weeder from further away. Where safe to do so angle the weeder slightly to the side of the
weed allowing inflammable gasses to escape vertically.
DO NOT use if there is any sign of damage to the produce. If there is any sign of the gas hose perishing,
replace immediately.
DO NOT use with other people / animals around. Ensure a safe working distance at all times.
DO NOT put the weed burner down or leave unattended when alight.
DO NOT use in a confined area.
Regulator provided is suitable for use with appropriate propane bottles.
The weeder can be run on propane or butane gas types with the appropriate regulator. Regulator: 2.5Bar
Approved accessories for use with STJH-1711:
Sherpa Weed Burner Bottle Trolley | Sherpa Weed Burner Arm Support
