WB 2000
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This product is designed with a cord retainer that prevents the power cord from being
pulled loose while using. If using the device as a weed burner you must make sure the
power cord is retained by the cord retainer in the way shown in Fig. 14 before plug into
the power socket.
• Check to ensure the nozzle is not blocked before turning the device on.
• Set the temperature to setting II.
• Al
low the device about 45 seconds to heat up.
• To kill weeds, hold the weeding nozzle over the weeds for about 5 seconds. During these
5 seconds the cell structure of the weed is destroyed. As a result, the weed dies within a
few days.
• It is not necessary
to completely burn the weeds, 5 seconds is more than sufficient.
• For an efficient treatment the weeding nozzle should be held around 0 to 5 cm above
the weeds
• The effects are not visible immediately but will take a while before they can be seen. It is
more of a long-term effect.
Keep all parts of the body away from the metal heating head. Do not touch it
before it is cooled down.
Carry the appliance by the handle with the metal heating head is cooled
down.
Hold the appliance by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the metal heating head
may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Keep cable away from metal heating head.
Information about appropriate personnel protection equipment (PPE) while weed burner
in operation, e.g. safety boots,
Inadequate extension cords can be dangerous. If an extension cord is used, it shall be
suitable for outdoor use, and the connection has to be kept dry and off the ground. It is
recommended that this is accomplished by means of a cord reel which keeps the socket
at least 60 mm above the ground.
COOLING:
Before turning off the device, it must be cooled first. Select temperature setting I for at
least one minute. The device can be switched off thereafter.
Place the appliance on its kickstand (3) after use and allow it to cool down before storage
STORAGE:
Make sure that the device has completely cooled down before storing.
CLEANING
:
Keep the ventilation slots of the machine clean to prevent overheating of the engine.
Regularly clean the machine housing with a soft cloth, preferably after each use. Keep
the ventilation slots free from dust and dirt. If the dirt does not come off use a soft cloth
moistened with soapy water. Never use solvents such as petrol, alcohol, ammonia water,
etc. These solvents may damage the plastic parts.