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• Smoker is hot when in use. To avoid burns:
• DO NOT attempt to move the smoker.
• Wear protective gloves or oven mitts.
• DO NOT touch any hot smoker surfaces.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing or allow hair to come in contact with smoker.
• Use caution since flames can flare-up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with fire. When opening the door, keep hands,
face and body a safe distance from hot steam and flame flare-ups.
• Do not allow charcoal and/or wood to rest on the walls of smoker. Doing so will greatly reduce the life of the metal and finish of
you smoker.
• Use caution when assembling and operating your smoker to avoid scrapes or cuts from possible sharp edges of metal parts. Use
caution when reaching into or under smoker.
• In windy weather, place smoker in an outdoor area that is protected from the wind.
• Never leave coals and ashes in smoker unattended. Before smoker can be left unattended, remaining coals and ashes must be
removed from smoker. 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 and flammable materials.
• With a garden hose, completely wet the surface beneath and around smoker to extinguish any ashes, coals or embers which may
have fallen during the cooking or cleaning process.
• After each use and the smoker has cooled completely, clean the smoker thoroughly and reapply a light coat of oil to interior to
prevent rusting. Cover the smoker to protect it from excessive rusting.
• Use caution when lifting or moving smoker to prevent strains and back injuries. Moving smoker may require the help of an
additional person.
• We advise that a fire extinguisher be on hand. Refer to your local authority to determine proper size and type of fire extinguisher.
• Accessory attachments not manufactured by The Brinkmann Corporation for this particular product are not recommended and
may lead to personal injury or property damage.
• Store the smoker out of reach of children and in a dry location when not in use.
• Do not attempt to service smoker 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.
• Properly dispose of all packaging material.
FAILURE TO ADHERE TO SAFETY WARNING AND GUIDELINES IN THIS MANUAL COULD RESULT
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WARNING
USE CAUTION AND COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING YOUR SMOKER.
IN BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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