Ryobi P5452BTL Operation Manual - Page 4
Pruning Saw Safety Warnings
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PRUNING SAW SAFETY WARNINGS Keep all parts of the body away from the pruner when the pruner is operating. Before you start the pruner, make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything. A moment of inattention while operating pruners can cause entanglement of your clothing or body with the saw chain. Always hold the pruner with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle. Holding the pruner with a reversed hand configuration increases the risk of personal injury and should never be done. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw chain may contact hidden wiring. Saw chains contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock. NOTE: For pruners designed with the GUIDE BAR on the left side, the reference to "right hand"and "″left hand"″ positioning is reversed. Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further protective equipment for head, hands, legs and feet is recommended. Adequate protective clothing will reduce personal injury by flying debris or accidental contact with the saw chain. Do not operate a pruner in a tree. Operation of a pruner while up in a tree can result in personal injury. Always keep proper footing and operate the pruner only when standing on fixed, secure and level surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders may cause a loss of balance or control of the pruner. When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for spring back. When the tension in the wood fibres is released the spring loaded limb may strike the operator and/or throw the pruner out of control. Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings. The slender material may catch the pruner chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance. Carry the pruner by the front handle with the pruner switched off and away from your body. When transporting or storing the pruner always fit the guide bar cover. Proper handling of the chain saw will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the moving saw chain. Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories. Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain could break the pruner chain. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing loss of control. Cut wood only. Do not use pruner for purposes not intended. For example: do not use pruner for cutting plastic, masonry or nonwood building materials. Use of the pruner for operations different than intended could result in a hazardous situation. Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encircling the pruner handles, with both hands on the pruner. Maintaining control of the pruner will reduce the risk of losing control. Do not let go of the pruner. Do not overreach and do not cut above chest height. This helps prevent unintended tip contact and enables better control of the chain saw in unexpected situations. Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement bars and chains can cause chain breakage and increase the risk of injury. Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for the pruner chain. Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to increased risk of injury. 4 - English