• Only grill outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
• Position the grill at least 10 feet away for your home, fences, decks, and other structures.. 
• Place the grill on a flat, level, and non-flammable surface.

• Use grill outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
• Arrange the charcoal in a mound or small pyramid shape in the Gripper (on one side or both depending on usage at the time).
• Place lighter cubes among the charcoal or use lighter fluid.  
• Light the cubes (or fluid) and allow the coals to ignite. This may take 15-20 minutes.    
• Never use gasoline or kerosene to start the fire.
• Cap the lighter fluid immediately after use and place it a safe distance away from the grill.
• Do not add lighter fluid to hot coals.

For Smoking:

• Start fire on one side of gripper.
• Make sure other side (lid side) is free of coals or debris - so nothing falls on top of cooking food when you close the lid.
• Make sure vents are open to control smoke levels.

• Keep children and pets away from the grill.
• Never leave the grill unattended.
• Use long-handled utensils to handle food and coals
• Keep the grill free of grease and fat buildup, which can cause flare-ups.
• Ensure the grill has adequate ventilation, with vents open.
• Grates: Make sure to pay attention to meat temperature, the coals are closer to the cooking surface so food may cook faster than on bigger grills.
• 3GBBQTX Original Griddles: Both the large and small griddles work on the Gripper, to add an array of BBQing options.
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Very hot! Always use hot gloves when handling the Gripper until cooled down.

• Allow coals to burn out completely and cool for at least 48 hours before disposing of them.
• Never transport Gripper with hot coals inside!
• Latch Gripper before transporting (can move with grates in place, if Gripper is latched closed.)
• Dispose of cooled ashes in a metal container.
• If ashes must be disposed of before cooling, thoroughly soak them in water first.
• Wipe out inside of cooled gripper. 
• Clean cooled grates with dish soap and warm water. Use a non-abrasive sponge, like a "Scrub Mommy" or Dobie Pad. 

• Keep a fire extinguisher nearby and know how to use it.
• Wear appropriate clothing, including heat-resistant gloves.
• Clean the grill thoroughly after each use.
• Use grate lifters when handling grates until they have cooled down.
• Never use flammable liquids like petrol or spirits.