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Dangers, Warnings and Cautions
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Read this manual completely before using your T.O.P. for the first time.
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When opening the heavy lid to the firebox or cooking chamber, make sure it
is pushed all the way back so it rests against the lid support bracket. If the
lid is not resting against the bracket, it could fall back down to the closed
position and cause bodily injury
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Do not use indoors! This smoker is for outdoor use only.
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Do not leave pets, infants, or children unattended near a smoker in use.
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Keep the grill a
minimum
of 10 feet away from combustible surfaces.
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Do not use lighter fluid, gasoline, or any other highly flammable fluids to
ignite or re-ignite your smoker.
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Do not use or store lighter fluid, gasoline or any other highly flammable
fluids within five feet of the smoker.
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Do not transport your grill while operating or when the grill is hot. Make
sure the fire is out and the grill is cool before moving.
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Exterior surfaces on the grill will be
hot
when in use and during cool down.
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Should a grease fire occur, keep the door closed until the fire is out.
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Use heat resistant gloves when operating the grill.
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Do not remove any ash until the fire has completely burned out and are
fully extinguished.
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We advise a fire extinguisher be on hand at all times
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Do not wear loose clothing or allow hair to hang freely while using
smoker
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Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or even warm coals
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Do not exceed a temperature of 400* F in cooking chamber
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Check the T.O.P.S. website (www.TexasOriginalPits.com) occasionally for
updates and new product information for Texas Original Pits and Smokers
Failure to follow the “Dangers, Warnings and Cautions” contained
in this manual may result in serious bodily injury, death or in a fire.
