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To reduce the risk of serious injury or death from explosion or fi re:
• Be careful when burning charcoal to help avoid getting burned from fl ame, heat, hot coals or surfaces.
• Be aware of wind blown sparks.
• Never use alcohol or drugs while assembling or operating grill. They could impair your ability to properly assemble or safely
operate this appliance.
USING CHARCOAL
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To reduce the risk of serious injury or death from explosion or fi re:
• Locate grill in an open area away from buildings, dry leaves, wood or brush, and at least 10 feet away from any house or building.
• Always make sure the grill is on a level, stable surface and not tilted toward the front or back.
• Do not use the grill in a garage, breezeway, carport, porch, high traffi
c area or on or under any surface that can catch fi re.
• Do not use grill indoors, on recreational vehicles, in the cargo area of trucks or on boats.
SELECTING A LOCATION
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To reduce the risk of serious injury or death from explosion or fi re:
• Never light the grill without the Ash Pan in place.
• Do not use lighter fl uid, an electric fi re starter solid, or chimney starters with instant light charcoal. This could cause fl ame-ups,
unpleasant fumes and odors.
• Always leave Hood all the way open until the fl ames have died down.
• Should electrically operated starters be used, be sure they are properly grounded according to local codes.
• Electrical cords should be placed away from walkways or traffi
c areas.
• Use barbecue mitts and long handled tongs to spread out the hot charcoal.
• If fi re that threatens personal safety or property, call the fi re department immediately.
STARTING A FIRE
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• To reduce risk of burns from trapped hot air and steam, open the Hood carefully.
• Do not grasp the Cooking Grid with your hands while it is hot. Use barbecue mitts for handling.
• If fl are-ups occur, close the Hood and Front Vent with barbecue mitts or long handled tongs to stop fl are-up. Do not use water.
COOKING ON YOUR GRILL
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To reduce the risk of serious injury or death:
• Allow the grill to cool completely before cleaning, folding legs, transporting or storing or putting on a grill cover.
• Allow coals to burn out completely and let the ashes cool for 48 hours before disposing of them.
• Empty and clean the Fire Grate/Ash Pan after each cooking session so excessive grease and ashes do not accumulate.
• Store your charcoal grill in a cool dry place.
• Do not store additional charcoal and lighter fl uid under or near the grill or any heat source.
• Do not store charcoal and lighter fl uid indoors.
• Store out of the reach of children.
• To avoid a fi re or explosion, do not store charcoal or lighter fl uid near a heat source.
• Always cap the lighter fl uid when not in use and place a safe distance from the grill.
END OF COOKING SESSION
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To reduce the risk of injury during transport from burn or impact hazard:
· Be sure the grill is completely cool before folding for transport or storage.
· Confi rm all legs are locked in place and the Hood Latch is securely closed and engaged with the bowl.
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