User manual for the Petromax Petromax Hobo Stove bk1
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Thank you for choosing the Petromax Hobo Stove bk1. We are convinced that you will
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be delighted with the great features the Petromax bk1 has to offer and we hope that it
will make your outdoor activities and your outings in the woods, the open countryside
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and the wilderness even more exciting. The Petromax bk1, an efficient stove for the road,
is derived from the cooking and fireplaces of North American migrant workers, known
as "hobos". Petromax does not only take up this idea, but also improves it and presents,
with the bk1, a very special hobo stove.
Important Instructions
Please read and follow this user manual and safety instructions carefully before
using your Petromax Hobo Stove bk1 for the first time, and store it in a secure place.
If the Petromax bk1 is given to another person, these safety instructions must also
be given to that person.
Terminology and symbols
This symbol alerts you that there is a risk of personal injury or damage to the
device. You must follow these instructions!
Product description
The Petromax Hobo Stove bk1 in seven parts is a practical and efficient stove for on
the way. The gaps in the side panels and in the grate of the stove offer an optimal air
supply for the fire. Thanks to this "stack effect", the Petromax bk1 efficiently burns fuel
and produces high temperatures on a small surface. It enables thus to cook quickly and
with little effort even on the way.
Safety instructions
Only use the Petromax bk1 outdoors. Do not use indoors. Fire hazard and danger
of suffocation!
• Comply with fire safety regulations.
• Show consideration to the plant and animal life and to nature reserves when you
start a fire outdoors. Keep a minimum distance of 50 meters to woods and areas of
dense vegetation.
• Keep a minimum distance of 1.5 meters to flammable materials when using the
Petromax bk1. Do not use the hobo stove on a table.
• Set up a fireproof environment by removing all flammable materials such as leaves or
dry grass. Place the Petromax bk1 on a level, steady surface before starting the fire.
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