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WARNING
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When grilling, grease from meat may drip into the charcoal and cause a grease fire. If this should happen close lid to suffocate
the flame. Do not use water to extinguish grease fires.
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Use caution since flames can flare-up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with fire. When opening the lid, keep hands, face
and body a safe distance from hot steam and flame flare-ups.
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Never place more than 15 pounds on front shelf. Do not lean on the front shelf.
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Do not exceed a temperature of 400°F. Do not allow charcoal and/or wood to rest on the walls of cooker. Doing so will greatly
reduce the life of the metal and finish of your cooker.
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Use caution when assembling and operating your cooker to avoid scrapes or cuts from sharp edges of metal parts. Use caution
when reaching into or under cooker.
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When opening firebox lid, make sure it is pushed all the way open. If lid is not fully open, it could fall back to a closed position
and cause bodily injury.
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In windy weather, place cooker in an outdoor area that is protected from the wind.
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Close lid to suffocate flame.
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Never leave coals and ashes in cooker unattended. Before cooker can be left unattended, remaining coals and ashes must be
removed from cooker. Use caution to protect yourself and property. Carefully place remaining coals and ashes in a non-
combustible metal container and saturate completely with water. Allow coals and water to remain in metal container 24 hours
prior to disposing.
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Extinguished coals and ashes should be placed a safe distance from all structures and combustible materials.
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With a garden hose, completely wet the surface beneath and around cooker to extinguish any ashes, coals or embers which may
have fallen during the cooking or cleaning process.
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After each use, clean the cooker thoroughly and reapply a light coat of oil to interior to prevent rusting. Cover the cooker to
protect it from excessive rusting.
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Use caution when lifting or moving smoker to prevent strains and back injuries. Moving smoker may require the help of an
additional person.
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We advise that a fire extinguisher be on hand. Refer to your local authority to determine proper size and type of fire extinguisher.
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Accessory attachments not manufactured by The Brinkmann Corporation for this particular product are not recommended and
may lead to personal injury or property damage.
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Store the cooker out of reach of children and in a dry location when not in use.
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Do not attempt to service cooker other than normal maintenance as explained in “After-Use Safety” and “Proper Care &
Maintenance” sections of this manual. Repairs should be performed by The Brinkmann Corporation only.
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Properly dispose of all packaging material.
USE CAUTION AND COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING YOUR COOKER.
FAILURE TO ADHERE TO SAFETY WARNING AND GUIDELINES IN THIS MANUAL COULD RESULT
IN BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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