Check your grill thoroughly for leaks, cracking or brittleness before using it.
Clean out the tubes that lead into the burner.
Make sure the grill is at least 10 feet away from your house, garage, or trees.
Store and use your grill on a large flat surface that cannot burn (i.e.- concrete or asphalt).
Don't use grills in a garage, porch, deck or on top of anything that can catch on fire.
Keep children away from fires and grills. Create a safety zone around the grill and instruct children to remain outside the zone. A chalk line works great for this purpose.
Have a fire extinguisher, a garden hose attached to a water supply, or at least 16-quarts of water close by in case of a fire.
DURING Your Barbecue
Don't wear loose clothing that might catch fire.
Use long handled barbecue tools and/or flame resistant mitts.
Never use any flammable liquid other than a barbecue starter fluid to start or refresh a fire.
Never pour or squirt starter fluid onto an open flame. The flame can easily flashback along the fluid's path to the container in your hands.
Keep alcoholic beverages away from the grill, they are flammable!
Never leave the grill unattended.
AFTER Your Barbecue
Always follow the manufacturer's cleaning and storing instructions that accompany the grill.
Keep your grill clean and free of grease buildup that may lead to a fire.
Never store liquid or pressurized fuels inside your home and/or near any possible sources of flame.
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