For Your Safety - Backyard Pro 554PL2026 Instruction Manual

FOR YOUR SAFETY

NOTE:
MAJOR CAUSES OF FIRES ARE MAINTENANCE AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES
TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT THIS PRODUCT BE USED ONLY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE
ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR GRILL
1. Use caution when assembling and operating your grill to avoid scrapes or cuts from sharp edges
2� Do not use gasoline, kerosene or alcohol for lighting wood pellets. Use of any of these or similar
products could cause an explosion possibly leading to severe bodily injury
3� Do not use lighter fluid or any flammable liquid on already lit wood pellets
4� When adding wood pellets, use extreme caution.
5� Never move grill when it is in use or when it contains hot wood pellets or ashes, keep the grill in a
level position at all times while in use.
6� Do not place grill near flammable liquids, gases or where flammable vapors may be present.
7� When opening grill, first open slightly to let a small amount of air in for a few seconds. This
prevents large amounts of oxygen from getting to suffocated wood pellets which may cause a
dangerous flash back.
8. Use caution since flames can flare-up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with fire. When
opening the lid, keep hands, face and body safe from hot steam and flame flare-ups.
9� Removing excess fat before cooking to help prevent flare-ups.
10. Keep your grill clean to help prevent flare-ups.
11. Always put wood pellets into hopper box not directly into the fire cup of the grill.
12. Do not exceed a temperature of 535˚F. Do not allow wood pellets to rest on the walls of grill, doing
so will greatly reduce the life of the grill.
13. Avoid touching hot surfaces.
14. When opening lid, make sure it is pushed all the way back so it rests against the lid support bracket
15. Use extreme caution as hood could fall back to a closed position and cause bodily injury.
16. Close lid to help suffocate flame.
17. Always hold an open lid from the handle to prevent it from closing unexpectedly.
18. Use caution to protect yourself and property. Carefully place remaining wood pellets and ashes in a
noncombustible metal container.
19. To protect against bacteria that could cause illness, keep all meats refrigerated and thaw in
refrigerator or microwave; keep raw meats separate from other foods; wash everything that
contacts raw meats; cook thoroughly; and refrigerate leftovers immediately. Cook meats medium
to well done.
20� Do not use Grill in wet or rainy conditions.
21. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in
your area�
22� Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury or even death
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