Important Safeguards - Brinkmann Stillwater Charcoal/Wood Smoker & Grill Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

WE WANT YOU TO ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR SMOKER AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE.
IS TO ATTRACT YOUR ATTENTION TO POSSIBLE HAZARDS AS YOU ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR SMOKER.
WHEN YOU SEE THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL, PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE INFORMATION WHICH FOLLOWS!
• Only use this smoker on a hard, level, noncombustible, stable surface (concrete, ground, etc.) capable of supporting the weight of
the smoker. Never use on wooden or other surfaces that could burn.
• Proper clearance of 10 feet between the smoker and combustible material (bushes, trees, wooden decks, fences, buildings, etc.)
or construction should be maintained at all times when smoker is in use. Do not place smoker under a roof overhang or other
enclosed area.
• For household use only. Do not use this smoker for other than its intended purpose.
• For outdoor use only. Do not operate smoker indoors or in an enclosed area. In windy weather, place smoker in an outdoor area
that is protected from the wind.
• Do not use gasoline, kerosene or alcohol for lighting charcoal. Use of any of these or similar products will cause an explosion
possibly leading to severe bodily injury.
• We recommend the use of a Charcoal Chimney Starter to avoid the dangers associated with charcoal lighting fluid. If you choose
to use charcoal lighting fluid, only use lighting fluid approved for lighting charcoal. Carefully read manufacturer's warnings and
instructions on the charcoal lighting fluid and charcoal prior to the use of their product. Store charcoal lighting fluid safely away
from smoker.
• When using charcoal lighting fluid, allow charcoal to burn with smoker lid and dampers open until covered with a light ash
(approximately 20 minutes). This will allow charcoal lighting fluid to burn off. Failure to do this could trap fumes from charcoal
lighting fluid in smoker and may result in a flash fire or explosion when lid is opened.
• Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or even warm coals as flashback or explosion may occur causing severe burns.
• Never use charcoal that has been pre-treated with lighter fluid. Use only a high grade plain charcoal or charcoal/wood mixture.
• Never add charcoal and/or wood through firebox side door or firebox air vent. When adding charcoal and/or wood, use extreme
caution and follow instructions in "Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking" section of this manual.
• When opening lid, make sure it is pushed all the way back so it rests against the lid support bracket. If lid is not resting against
the bracket, it could fall back to a closed position and cause bodily injury.
• The firebox lid will be extremely hot during use. Use caution when reaching into or under smoker. Always wear oven mitts or
gloves to protect your hands from burns. Avoid touching hot surfaces.
• Place smoker in an area where children and pets cannot come into contact with unit. Close supervision is necessary when smoker
is in use. Do not leave smoker unattended when in use.
• Never move smoker when it is in use or when it contains hot coals or ashes.
• Do not store or use smoker near gasoline or other flammable liquids, gases or where flammable vapors may
be present.
• Use caution when assembling and operating your smoker to avoid scrapes or cuts from sharp edges of metal parts.
• Whether smoking or grilling, a metal bucket or tin can must be kept under the grease hole at all times to catch grease drippings
and or hot embers. Check grease and/or ash level in metal bucket often and empty or change when w full. Use extreme caution as
the smoker, metal bucket or tin can and its contents will be hot.
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THE PURPOSE OF THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR SMOKER.
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