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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, WARNINGS & SAFEGUARDS PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY & OPERATION.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
DANGER
DANGER
- The Hark Hickory Pit offset smoker is for
OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
- Never operate the smoker unattended.
- The use of alcohol, prescription or non
prescription drugs may impair your ability to
properly assemble or safely operate the smoker.
- Never operate this smoker within 7.5 metres (25
feet) of any flammable liquids.
- Keep the area clear of all flammable liquids,
combustible material including but not limited
to wood, dry plants and including grass, brush,
paper and canvas.
- Use this smoker only on a level, stable non-
combustible surface like brick, concrete or dirt.
Do not use smoker on or around any surface that
will burn or melt, such as on wooden decks, dry
grass, wood rails, vinyl or plastic.
- Never use inside an enclosed area such as screen
patios, garages, buildings and tents. Keep a
minimum clearance of 3 metres (10 feet) from all
sides of the smoker to all overhead construction
and 1 metre (3 feet) from any walls or rails.
- Never operate this smoker under any overhead
roof covering, awning or overhang.
- Keep your hands, hair and face away from any
naked flame. Do not lean over or into the firebox
or grill when lighting or operating the smoker. This
smoker has an open flame. Be careful of loose
clothing and hair that could catch fire during
operation.
- Use caution since flames can flare-up when fresh
air comes into contact with fire. Take caution
opening doors.
- Use caution when opening doors. Make sure the
door is pushed all the way open and resting on
the back stop. If not fully open it could fall back
to closed position and cause an injury.
- Always wear shoes and protective clothing during
operation of this smoker.
- Never use this smoker as a heater.
- The smoker is HOT while in use and after use.
Always wear protective gloves or mitts when
operating the smoker. Avoid touching hot
surfaces at all times.
- Keep CHILDREN AND PETS away from the
smoker at all times. Do not allow anyone to
conduct activities around the smoker during or
following its use until the unit has cooled.
- Never move the smoker when it is in use. Allow
the smoker to cool before moving or storing it.
- Never leave hot coals or ashes in the smoker
unattended. Always wait for the grill to cool
before removing hot coals or ashes and dispose
of them in a non-combustible metal container
and then dose with water to extinguish fully. Wear
protective gloves to do this.
- Never use in or on recreational vehicles and/or
boats.
- Never use this product for anything other than its
intended purposes. This smoker is not intended
for commercial use.
- Accessories and cookware not supplied by Hark
®
are not recommended. Never use glassware,
plastic or ceramic cookware in the smoker.
- Do not modify the Hark Hickory Pit offset smoker.
Any changes to the smoker will void the warranty.
- Do not use in windy conditions or days of a
Total
Fire Ban
.
- Do not exceed a temperature of 260 ºC (500 ºF).
Do not allow charcoal and or wood to rest on the
walls of the firebox or cooking chamber. Doing so
will greatly reduce the life of the metal finish.
- Only build the fire on top of the wire charcoal
grates.
- The smoker is extremely heavy. Use caution when
moving or lifting to prevent strains or injuries.
- Always ensure the bucket is in place under the
grease hole. Empty it regularly.
OUTDOOR USE ONLY
SAVE AND FILE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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