Ryobi RY10520 Operator's Manual - Page 14
Operating The Chain Brake, Warning, Starting The Engine
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OPERATION OPERATING THE CHAIN BRAKE See Figures 4 - 5. Check the operating condition of the chain brake prior to each use. n Engage the chain brake by rotating your left hand around the front handle, allowing the back of your hand to push the chain brake lever/hand guard toward the bar while the chain is rotating rapidly. Be sure to maintain both hands on the saw handles at all times. n Reset the chain brake back into the RUN position by grasping the top of the chain brake lever/hand guard and pulling toward the front handle until you hear a click. BRAKE POSITION Fig. 4 RUN POSITION WARNING: If the chain brake does not stop the chain immediately, or if the chain brake will not stay in the run position without assistance, take the saw to an authorized service center for repair prior to use. STARTING THE ENGINE See Figures 6 - 11. Starting the product differs depending on whether the engine is cold or warm. Fig. 5 STARTER GRIP WARNING: Keep your body to the left of the chain line. Never straddle the saw or chain, or lean over past the chain line. Fig. 6 n Place the chain saw on level ground and ensure that no objects or obstructions are in the immediate vicinity that could come in contact with the bar and chain. n Hold the front handle firmly with your left hand and put your right foot onto the base of the rear handle. IGNITION SWITCH IN THE RUN POSITION To start a cold engine: n Set the ignition switch to the RUN ( I ) posi- tion. n Make sure the chain brake is in the run position by pulling back on the lever/hand guard. n Fully press and release the primer bulb 7 times. Fig. 7 n Pull choke lever all the way out to FULL CHOKE position. n When the temperature is above 50°F, pull the starter grip until the engine attempts to start, but no more than 3 times. When the temperature is Page 14 - English