Miniature Torch  (640-2164)       Preparation          Faxback Doc. # 16430

IMPORTANT:  The Archer Miniature Torch is definitely a tool not a toy.
            This tool with its hot flame should be handled by adults or
            under constant adult supervision.  there are rules that should
            be followed in the use of the Torch just like the rules that
            should be followed with any other tool.

YOU SHOULD KNOW THIS

The small cylinders are about one third full of flammable liquid butane
under pressure.  The Torch burns the gas vapor this liquid butane forms as
it is released.

Once the top of the cylinder is pierced or punctured, the butane has
charged your Torch.  This means that the butane is now controlled by you.

We shipped your Torch to you with an orifice cup in place.

SAFETY TIPS

1.  Never loosen the black thumb screw while a charged cylinder is in
    place.

2.  Never remove the safety clip (bracket) on the red control knob.

3.  Never change any cylinders near an open flame.

4.  Never operate the Torch without a cylinder gasket in place.

5.  Never point the burner toward yourself when lighting your Cub.

6.  Always operate the torch in an upright position.

7.  Always check to make sure that the manifold is finger tight before
    lighting.  Failure to do so could result in a back flash of fire.

PIERCING THE BUTANE CYLINDER

The Torch was purchased with the first Butane cylinder in place, but not
pierced.  The Piercing Knob (Red) at the top is threaded so that if you
turn it clockwise it will move toward the top of the cylinder.  Turning it
counterclockwise moves it away from the top of the cylinder.

The top of the Butane cylinder has a thin metal cover.  This cover must be
pierced to let the Butane flow.  That top surface is also the surface that
you use to seal off the flow of Butane.  Piercing the right way is
important, so follow the instructions below in piercing the first and all
other cylinders that you use.

Make sure the black thumb screw is tight.  Now carefully turn the red
piercing and control knob clockwise until a slight resistance is felt.

Place the flame tip close to your ear and turn the valve knob clockwise
one-half turn at a time, then back off a quarter turn.  If you hear no
escaping gas, then turn down another half-turn and back of a quarter turn.
After you hear gas escape turn the knob clockwise gently until the gas
stops.

DO NOT TURN PAST THIS POINT, AS TO DO SO WILL RUIN YOUR SEAL AND WILL ALLOW
ALL THE BUTANE TO ESCAPE.  IT DOESN'T TAKE MUCH PRESSURE.

REMEMBER THAT BUTANE IS A LIQUID UNDER PRESSURE.  ALWAYS OPERATE YOUR TORCH
IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION.


(ALL-08/11/95)