• Do not store lighter fluid or other flammable liquids or material under the
unit.
Unit is hot when in use. To avoid burns:
• DO NOT attempt to move the
unit.
• Brace
unit with wheel chocks or other wheel blocking device so the unit does not accidentally
move.
• Wear protective gloves or oven mitts.
• DO NOT touch any hot
unit surfaces.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing or allow hair to come in contact with
the unit or any other hot
surfaces.
• Check grease level in grease cup often and empty or change when 3/4 full. Use extreme
caution as the smoker and its contents will be hot.
• When
using as a charcoal grill, 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.
• Use caution since flam
es 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.
• Do not exceed a temperature of
700°F.
• Use
caution when assembling and operating your unit to avoid scrapes or cuts from sharp
edges of metal parts. Use caution when reaching into or under unit.
• When opening the 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
SERIOUS
bodily injury or even death.
• In windy weather, place
unit in an outdoor area that is protected from the wind.
• Close lid, door, smoke stack and air intake located on the firebox door to suffocate
flame.
• Never leave coals and ashes in
unit unattended. Before unit can be left unattended, remaining
coals and ashes must be removed from unit. 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.
• Extinguished coals and ashes should be placed a safe distance from all structures and
combustible materials.
• With a garden hose, completely wet the surface beneath and around
unit to extinguish any
ashes, coals or embers which may have fallen during the cooking or cleaning process.
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