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2. Light the heat source and quickly turn the
main valve knob counterclockwise
until fully open. The fuel-air mixture will ignite when the heat source
makes contact.
Caution: If the main valve and/or flame control have not been fully opened, an
inadequate amount of the fuel-air mixture will be released. This may result in a failure of the
stove to light.
Caution: When the stove is lighted a leaping flame will be generated. To avoid burns, use a long
lighter or match. Never place body parts above the stove.
Caution: If the heat source extinguishes and fails to ignite the stove, turn the main valve
clockwise to completely close the main valve. Repeated attempts to light the stove will
result in gasoline collecting inside the stove. When it ignites an excessive leaping flame will
result creating an extreme fire hazard. If gasoline collects inside the stove, turn unit upside
down to remove the gasoline. After gasoline has been
removed, start the procedure from the beginning.
Caution: To prepare for lighting the stove, hold a
heat source near the burner head . With the
other hand, quickly open the main valve .
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Caution: At below freezing temperatures the stove may not
ignite instantly. Under such conditions preheat the stove by
applying a small amount of priming paste or gasoline close
to the burner and ignite the preheating materials (see
shaded area in the illustration).
Caution: Confirm that there are no fuel leaks in
the connecting and operating parts.