Ryobi P5452BTL Operation Manual - Page 15

OPERATION To install: NOTICE: When placing battery pack in your chain saw, be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with groove in chain saw's battery port and latches snap in place properly. Improper assembly of battery pack can cause damage to internal components.  Place the battery pack in your chain saw. Align raised rib on battery pack with groove in chain saw's battery port. WARNING: Make sure the latches on the battery pack snap in place and the battery pack is fully seated and secure in the battery port before beginning operation. Failure to securely seat the battery pack could cause the battery pack to fall out, resulting in serious personal injury. To remove: Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress to release the battery pack from the chain saw. For complete charging instructions, see the operator's manuals for your battery pack and charger. STARTING/STOPPING THE CHAIN SAW See Figure 8. LOCK-OUT BUTTON SWITCH TRIGGER LOCK-OUT BUTTON SWITCH TRIGGER WARNING: Keep body to the left of the chain line. Never straddle the saw or chain, or lean over past the chain line. Improper operation of the chain saw could result in serious personal injury. Fig. 8 Starting the chain saw:  Place the chain saw on a flat bare surface and make sure no objects or obstructions are in immediate vicinity which could come in contact with the bar and chain.  Press and hold the lock-out button. This makes the switch trigger operational.  Press and hold the switch trigger, release the lock-out button and continue to squeeze the switch trigger for continued operation. Stopping the chain saw:  Release the switch trigger to stop the chain saw.  Upon release of the switch trigger, the lock-out button will be automatically reset to the lock position. This cordless chain saw is designed for limbing and pruning type cutting up to 6 in. in diameter only. 15 - English