With this electric weed burner you can safely and responsibly remove all your weeds from the garden. The Hozelock Green Power Electric Weeder does not use gas or open flame, but heat. By exposing the weeds to a high temperature for a few seconds, the cells of the weeds are broken. This will cause the plants to die in a few days, after which you can easily clear up the weeds. After use, put the weed burner on fan setting to let it cool down. This allows you to store it safely, without the risk of fire damage. The protective cover over the heating element ensures top safety and efficiency here too.