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SIZZLE SAFEL Y

THIS SUMMER

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experience, so here’s a f ew safety tips to bea i n m ind.
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• Keep a s pray bottle of water cove t he base to a d epth of What to do if your
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keep your clothing clea o f a on cold coals U se the extinguisher near your grill
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• Neve u se a b arbecue into the bin. They coul m elt • Make sure that the barbecue
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