INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DO NOT DISCARD THESE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
200 Old Wilson Bridge Road
Columbus, OH USA 43085
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worthingtoncylinders.com | bernzomatic.com
06/24/15
Models: ST500 & ST1000
Butane Microtorch
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.
EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE.
• Take precautions not to heat fuel tank.
• Contains flammable gas under pressure. Do not expose the torch or fuel to temperatures exceeding 120°F/49°C or
prolonged sunlight.
• Never use torch in or around flammable fumes, liquids, or explosive materials.
• Never pierce fuel tank or expose torch to fire.
• Do not breathe gas, fumes, vapor or spray. If inhaled, remove affected person to fresh air.
• Avoid contact with eyes or skin. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice. For skin contact, flush with large amounts of water.
• Do not modify torch in any way. Do not alter factory settings. Serious injury or death can result from adjusting factory
settings or modifying factory fitted parts. Always use manufacturer recommended replacement parts.
• Read and understand refueling instruction before refueling torch. Refueling the torch incorrectly can result in serious
injury or death.
WARNING
• Materials used in the construction of this device may contain brass (which may contain lead and cadmium)
and the solder provided here contains lead, chemicals 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.
• When used for soldering and similar applications, this product contains or produces chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
• 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
• Always wear eye protection and gloves when lighting and using the torch.
• To avoid risk of damage to torch, always protect torch from impact and never allow torch to drop onto floor or hard
surfaces. Never use a torch that appears to be damaged.
• Heating a surface may cause heat to be conducted to adjoining surfaces that may be combustible or become
pressurized when heated. Always check to make sure no unintended parts or materials are being heated.
• Do not use a leaking, damaged or malfunctioning torch. If torch is leaking, contact manufacturer or retailer.
• 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.
• Ignite torch away from face, hands, clothing, or other flammable material.
• Extremely hot air escapes from exhaust ports on soldering tip assembly. Always rest torch on the stand supplied,
even during short breaks, to avoid risk of damaging work surfaces or other flammable items. Extinguish torch during
longer breaks. Never point exhaust ports toward eyes, face, hands, or other flammable items.
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