Official Makita camping parts

Campfire safety tips to follow while using your Makita camping equipment

• Check the outdoor burning restrictions in the area where you intend to camp to determine whether campfires are permitted before you begin your trip.
• Determine whether firewood gathering is permitted at the site where you'll be camping. Take firewood if you're not able to gather firewood at your camping site.
• Don't light a campfire if high winds develop in your camping area. Blowing embers can start an unintended fire that can get out of control quickly.
• Select an area for your campfire that is well away from overhanging branches.
• Clear a 10-foot area around your campfire location and dig a pit to house the campfire. Circle the pit with rocks.
• Store firewood upwind of the campfire to prevent the extra firewood from catching on fire.

Camping trip food safety guidelines to follow when using your Makita camping equipment

• Pack perishable foods in the frozen state or use plenty of ice or cooling capacity to keep perishable foods at safe storage temperatures.
• Keep raw meat separate from other foods. Seal raw meat containers adequately to keep them isolated from other foods.
• Don't take poultry or meat products if you're not able to keep them at a safe storage temperature for the entire length of your camping trip.
• Cook meats thoroughly to prevent exposure to harmful bacteria. Use a food thermometer to cook meats until their internal temperature reaches 160F or the recommended safe temperature for the type of meat that you're cooking.