Brinkmann Portable Charcoal Grill Owner's Manual page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS:
IS TO ATTRACT YOUR ATTENTION TO POSSIBLE HAZARDS AS YOU ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR GRILL.
WHEN YOU SEE THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL, PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE INFORMATION WHICH FOLLOWS!
• Only use this grill on a hard, level, non-combustible, stable surface (concrete, ground, etc.) capable of supporting the weight
of the grill. Never use on wooden or other sur fac es that could burn.
• DO NOT use grill without charcoal ash tray in place. DO NOT attempt to remove charcoal ash tray while tray contains
hot coals.
• Proper clearance of 10 feet between the grill and com bus ti ble material (bushes, trees, wooden decks, fences, buildings,
etc.) or construction should be maintained at all times when grill is in use. Do not place grill under a roof overhang or other
enclosed area. Not adhering to these clearances will prevent proper ventilation and may increase the risk of a fire and/or
property damage, which could also result in personal injury.
• For outdoor use only. Do not operate grill indoors or in an enclosed area.
• Do not use this grill for other than its intended purpose.
• 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. Care ful ly read man u fac turer'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 grill.
• When using charcoal lighting fluid, allow charcoal to burn with grill lid open until covered with a light ash (approximately 20
min utes). This will allow charcoal lighting fluid to burn off. Failure to do this could trap fumes from charcoal lighting fluid in
grill and may result in a flash fire or explosion when lid is opened.
• Do not use gasoline, kerosene or alcohol for lighting char coal. Use of any of these or similar products could cause an
explosion possibly leading to severe bodily injury.
• Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or even warm coals as flashback may occur causing severe burns.
• Place grill in an area where children and pets cannot come into contact with unit. Close supervision is necessary when
grill is in use.
• Do not leave grill unattended when in use.
• When adding charcoal, use extreme caution and follow instructions in "Adding Charcoal During Cooking" section of this
manual.
• Do not store or use grill near gasoline or other flammable liquids, gases or where flammable vapors may be present.
Grill is hot when in use. To avoid burns:
• DO NOT attempt to move the grill.
• Wear protective gloves or oven mitts when adjusting cooking grill or air vents.
• DO NOT touch any hot grill surfaces.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing or allow hair to come in contact with grill.
WE WANT YOU TO ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR GRILL AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR GRILL.
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