Do you have to hold the button down for gas to flow, or is it a lighter only?
585897
For lighting only. There isn't a shut off though, other than turning off the gas. Don't get me wrong, love this lighter, but would have been even better if clicking the button again would turn it off.
585898
The button is for ignition spark only.. it has a normal brass wheel gas flow knob
963907
At times you have to hold down the button for quite some time. .. also make sure the hose isn't kinked.
616560
most definitely, release the lock, adjust the gas, press the starter and go. it stays on until you shut it of. this also allows for one hand operation.
808324
The main button doesn't need much pressure at all. It goes on with the slightest push from your thumb. You have to keep pressing it (holding it) to keep it on, and that's fairly easy. This is the only thing I ever need. There's also a little plastic switch to KEEP it on that I never use because it's very difficult to switch on/off - I would break my fingernail to do it.
1118243
if you push down on the lever, it will flow only as long as you hold it down; if you pull up on the lever, it will stay on by itself - until you push it back to neutral.
2259396
It is easy, just click off the "flame lock" click off the "safety" that is located directly below the button, then push the button and it flames. I love mine, on my third gas refill. I would recommend it!
1126586
You have to flick the lever under the button (flick to the left) and then push the ignitor button (obviously you have to fill it with butane first - I don't recall if it comes fully loaded - but I do not think it does!)
1454293
There is a push button on the back end of the torch. It also has a toggle switch to control the heat of the flame.
1299890
You have to push the button in to prim until the pilot light lights. If you have that then you need to release the button and turn to the on position. If you have no flame than you have bad regulator dirt in the lawn or low pressure in the propane tank.
1321010
It is not built to hold the pressure. The button allows the user to bleed the tire pressure - so you can somewhat overfill the tire and then easily bleed down to the correct pressure.
2163350
Turn the knob to pilot and press down and hold a while until the thermocouple kicks in, so the pilot will stay lit. Main problem I have had installing these---if the gas has been off a long time, it takes forever to clear the line of air, because the very small hole for the pilot has such a small flow. In that case I loosen a fitting close to the heater and allow a fair amount of gas to flow out --then tighten the fitting. Sounds scary, but so long as you just loosen the fitting , it won't take but a few seconds to tighten the fitting. You can typically tell by the smell when you finally get pure gas flowing. Turn the knob to pilot and press down and hold a while until the thermocouple kicks in, so the pilot will stay lit. Main problem I have had installing these---if the gas has been off a long time, it takes forever to clear the line of air, because the very small hole for the pilot has such a small flow. In that case I loosen a fitting close to the heater and allow a fair amount of gas to flow out --then tighten the fitting. Sounds scary, but so long as you just loosen the fitting , it won't take but a few seconds to tighten the fitting. You can typically tell by the smell when you finally... » Read More Turn the knob to pilot and press down and hold a while until the thermocouple kicks in, so the pilot will stay lit. Main problem I have had installing these---if the gas has been off a long time, it takes forever to clear the line of air, because the very small hole for the pilot has such a small flow. In that case I loosen a fitting close to the heater and allow a fair amount of gas to flow out --then tighten the fitting. Sounds scary, but so long as you just loosen the fitting , it won't take but a few seconds to tighten the fitting. You can typically tell by the smell when you finally get pure gas flowing. « Show Less
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Yes you can. There are 2 things that happen when you pull the trigger, the piezo lighter snaps as a plunger allows the gas to flow. The gas only flows if both the trigger is pressed and the valve opened. Bernzomatic will not repair these and does not sell replacement parts. I've fixed mine once in 5 years, mostly crud around the igniter and spring. You have to be careful on reassembly to get the wires to contact correctly so the spark ignites in the small brass tube for that purpose. Easy to take apart, IIRC loosen the yellow button's allen screw, there is a spring and the 2 piece pieze igniter that has the wire that goes into the brass tube, IIRC the lock button is also held with the same allen screw. Keith how do you "blow up" torches a few times? Seriously?
1218921
There is a button. The flow is rather slow, but I believe the button is small to keep more heat in. The whole top unscrews for cleaning.
1575375
In the up postion. The pump is what takes the air out and then the button goes down a little.
2211570
very little pressure is required. there is an unlock button that has to be pressed first for safety, but both buttons are very easy to push. we have 2, one for home use and one that we use at our coffee roastery. we love them! they are perfect for the single cup of coffee or for hot chocolate or hot tea.
1311267
You don't need that much pressure. Simply pressing it down to keep it stable and then a couple of light pulls and it starts.
1255992
Haven't used it recently, but I do recall there is a quirk with the pilot light... you have to hold it down for a longer amount of time than you would think. Especially after starting a new tank of gas.Sorry I'm not more clear on this... but it is not anything 'wrong' with it. Maybe you can read more about the pilot light... I recall having to hold it and count to 20. My memory is foggy. Hope someone gives you a better answer!!