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08/19/16

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Trigger-Start Torches

Models: BZ8250HT

DANGER

This torch is used with a flammable product. Failure to comply with these warnings and 

instructions may result in an explosion or fire that may cause property damage, serious 

personal injury or death.

Read and comply with the instructions and warnings in this manual and familiarize yourself 
with the torch before lighting and using. Review instructions and warnings periodically to 
maintain awareness. Do not try to operate before reading instructions.

Torches are to be used only with hand held gas cylinders specifically designated for 
use with torches.

WARNING

•  Keep torch out of reach of children and anyone who has not read instructions. Do not point torch towards face, other

persons or flammable objects. Never attempt to use torch as a cigarette lighter.

•  Disconnect cylinder when not in use.

•  Never attempt to modify the torch construction and never use unapproved accessories or fuels.

•  Treat the torch as you would any fine tool or instrument. Do not drop, throw, or otherwise abuse.

•  Do not use a leaking, damaged or malfunctioning torch.

•  Always wear safety glasses, protective gloves and use proper tools to handle hot work.

•  Radiant energy can harm your eyes.  Wear glasses having an appropriate lens shade number (see 29 CFR 1926.102)

for the torch operation being done; brazing and light cutting  (3 or 4), medium cutting and light welding (4 or 5), heavy
cutting and medium/heavy welding (5-8).

•  Work only in well-ventilated areas. Avoid the fumes from fluxes, lead-based paint, and all metal heating operations. Be

careful to avoid fumes from cadmium plating and galvanized metal- remove these coatings in the area to be heated by
filing or sanding prior to heating.

Materials used in the construction of this device may contain brass (which may contain lead), a chemical known to the 
State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Combustion by-products produced when using this device contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause 
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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Summary of Contents for Bernzomatic BZ8250HT

Page 1: ...t the torch as you would any fine tool or instrument Do not drop throw or otherwise abuse Do not use a leaking damaged or malfunctioning torch Always wear safety glasses protective gloves and use proper tools to handle hot work Radiant energy can harm your eyes Wear glasses having an appropriate lens shade number see 29 CFR 1926 102 for the torch operation being done brazing and light cutting 3 or...

Page 2: ...nite when the torch is set down Be careful not to overheat surrounding materials Use a heat shield when necessary Never leave the torch unattended when lit Never attempt to repair or heat a gasoline tank a chemical drum an aerosol can a compressed gas container that held flammable liquid or gas or any other chemical Heating these is extremely dangerous especially after they have been emptied becau...

Page 3: ...when used other than upright It is recommended to start working with a disposable hand torch cylinder at room temperature and to keep torch upright as much as possible 1 Remove torch from holster tube 2 Open regulator valve 1 fully by turning adjustment knob 2 counter clockwise until it stops Do not force Always fully open valve when lighting to prevent damage to ignition system Never look into th...

Page 4: ...ea and where there are no open flames In cold weather the size of the flame will be smaller To produce a larger flame pre warm the cylinder to room temperature prior to use STORAGE REMOVE CYLINDER FROM TORCH WHEN NOT IN USE 1 Turn ignition button to the off position Make sure regulator valve is closed by turning flame adjustment knob fully clockwise until it stops Do not force 2 When torch is cool...

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