A Safty thing
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RE: A Safty thing
Appraently only the model with the auto ignitor is affected. I have been using the model with either a a tip or a hose attached... but I will investigate those also just to be safe.
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I was kinda shocked when I noticed the warning. I did want to buy a Mapp Gas torch. I think I will wait...got a bad burn this summer...6 weeks of pain ....be carefull. Capt,n
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RE: A Safty thing
One of the self-igniter types fell over in my shop and the neck of the cylinder started hissing. Too much mechanical advantage placing much force on the neck. It is somewhat top-heavy and unstable on the small foot print also. I still use mine, but I am very careful not to leave the set unsecured when on my bench. When done using it I always unscrew the handle from the cylinder.
People too easily forget that the more powerful a tool the more dangerous it becomes. Be careful out there!
Bliksem
People too easily forget that the more powerful a tool the more dangerous it becomes. Be careful out there!
Bliksem
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RE: A Safty thing
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When done using it I always unscrew the handle from the cylinder.
Bliksem
When done using it I always unscrew the handle from the cylinder.
Bliksem
I think that is a key piece of advice for all these small gas torches...
I used to... but have been lazy for guite a few years.... going downstairs now to unscrew all the tops - never know when a cat will knock them off the shelf!
Dan
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What also amazes me is that I was doing a search for something not even related to Mapp Gas. A higher power must have guided my clumsy fingers to where I seen the warnings in a list of data, and seen the Warning. Best Regards, Capt,n