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DANGERS AND WARNINGS
m WARNINGS
mFollow all leak-check procedures carefully in this manual
prior to barbecue operation. Do this even if the barbecue
was dealer-assembled.
mDo not store a spare or disconnected propane cylinder
under or near this barbecue.
mImproper assembly may be dangerous. Please carefully
follow the assembly instructions in this manual.
mAfter a period of storage, and/or nonuse, the Weber®gas
barbecue should be checked for gas leaks and burner
obstructions before use. See instructions in this manual for
correct procedures.
mDo not operate the Weber®gas barbecue if there is a gas
leak present.
mDo not use a flame to check for gas leaks.
mCombustible materials should never be within 24 inches
(61cm) of the back or sides of your Weber®gas barbecue.
mYour Weber®gas barbecue should never be used by
children. Accessible parts of the barbecue may be very hot.
Keep young children away while it is in use.
mYou should exercise reasonable care when operating your
Weber®gas barbecue. It will be hot during cooking or
cleaning and should never be left unattended, or moved
while in operation.
mShould the burner go out while in operation, turn the
gas valve off. Open the lid and wait five minutes before
attempting to relight, using the ignition instructions.
mDo not use charcoal or lava rock in your Weber®gas
barbecue.
mNever lean over an open barbecue or place hands or fingers
on the front edge of the cooking box.
mShould a grease fire occur, turn off the burner and leave lid
closed until fire is out.
mDo not enlarge valve orifice or burner ports when cleaning
the valve or burner.
mThe Weber®gas barbecue should be thoroughly cleaned on
a regular basis.
mUse the regulator that is supplied with your Weber®gas
barbecue.
mPropane gas is not natural gas. The conversion or attempted
use of natural gas in a propane unit or propane gas in a
natural gas unit is dangerous and will void your warranty.
mDo not attempt to disconnect any gas fitting while your
barbecue is in operation.
mUse heat-resistant barbecue mitts or gloves when operating
the barbecue.
mKeep any electrical supply cord away from any heated
surfaces.
mCombustion byproducts produced when using this product
contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
mDo not use this barbecue unless all parts are in place.
The unit must be properly assembled according to the
instructions outlined in the “ASSEMBLY” section of the
Owner’s Guide.
mDo not use the Weber®Q®barbecue in a vehicle trunk,
station wagon, mini-van, sport utility vehicle (SUV), or
recreational vehicle (RV).
mDo not attempt to disconnect the gas regulator or any gas
fitting while your barbecue is in operation.
mDo not build this model of barbecue in any built-in or slide
in construction. Ignoring this Warning could cause a fire or
an explosion that can damage property and cause serious
bodily injury or death.
mIf you see, smell or hear the hiss of escaping gas from the
propane cylinder:
1. Move away from propane cylinder.
2. Do not attempt to correct the problem yourself.
3. Call your fire department. ◆
