Manually Carried Weed Burner

Item Name Code (INC) 12991

Road Clearing, Cleaning, and Marking Equipment: Federal Supply Class: FSC 3825; NATO Supply Classification Class: NSC 3825
Construction, Mining, Excavating, and Highway Maintenance Equipment: Federal Supply Group: FSG 38; NATO Supply Classification Group: NSG 38
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A hand and/or strap carried item consisting primarily of a tank and a pump for holding and placing fuels such as kerosene, gasoline, light furnace oil or the like under pressure, and a hose or tube through which it is delivered to a horizontal coil type burner for emitting a torchlike flame. It is primarily designed for burning weeds but may be employed for other uses. Excludes those burners with spraying attachments and military flame throwers.

Additional Information for Manually Carried Weed Burner

Manually Carried Weed Burners are a type of equipment used for road clearing, cleaning, and marking in the construction, mining, excavating, and highway maintenance industry. These weed burners are designed to be carried and operated manually by the user.

The purpose of a manually carried weed burner is to effectively remove weeds, grass, and other vegetation from road surfaces, sidewalks, and other areas where vegetation growth needs to be controlled. They are commonly used in road maintenance and landscaping projects to ensure clear and safe pathways for vehicles and pedestrians.

Manually carried weed burners typically consist of a fuel tank, a burner head, and a handle for easy maneuverability. They are powered by propane or other flammable gases, which are ignited to produce a flame that can be directed towards the targeted vegetation. The intense heat from the flame effectively burns and eliminates the unwanted plants.

These weed burners are designed to be lightweight and portable, allowing the user to easily carry and operate them in various locations. They are often equipped with safety features such as flame control valves and heat shields to prevent accidents and protect the user from excessive heat exposure.

In summary, manually carried weed burners are a type of equipment used in the construction, mining, excavating, and highway maintenance industry for road clearing, cleaning, and marking purposes. They are designed to be carried and operated manually, providing an efficient and effective method for removing unwanted vegetation from road surfaces and other areas.