Ryobi RY40530 Operation Manual 2 - Page 6

CHAIN SAW SAFETY WARNINGS  Do not cut vines and/or small underbrush. KICKBACK  Do not operate a chain saw in a tree, on a ladder, See Figures 1 - 3. rooftop, scaffold, or other unstable support; this is extremely dangerous. NOTE: The size of the work area depends on the job being performed as well as the size tree or work piece involved. For example, felling a tree requires a larger work area than making bucking cuts.  Do not force the chain saw. The job can be performed better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.  Always use the right product for your application. The chain saw should be used for cutting wood only. Never use the chain saw to cut plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials.  Store chain saw when not in use. Chain saw should be stored in a dry and high or locked area out of the reach of children. When storing chain saw place the scabbard on the bar and chain and store the chain saw in carrying case.  Use this product only with batteries and chargers listed in tool/appliance/battery pack/charger correlation supplement 988000-842. n Battery operated units do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards even when unit is not ­operating. n Remove the battery pack from the chain saw before cleaning, servicing, storing, removing material from the unit, changing accessories such as the bar and chain, or when not in use.  Never use water or any liquids to clean or rinse off your product and do not expose the product to rain or wet conditions. Store indoors in a dry area. Corrosive liquids, water, and chemicals WARNING: Kickback may occur when the moving chain contacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar can cause the chain to dig into the object and stop the chain for an instant. The result is a lightning fast, reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator. If the saw chain is pinched along the top of the guide bar, the guide bar can be driven rapidly back toward the operator. Either of these reactions can cause loss of saw control which can result in serious injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into the saw. As a chain saw user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury. n The following precautions should be followed to minimize kickback: • Always grip the saw firmly with both hands. Hold the saw firmly with both hands when the unit is running. Place your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle with your thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles. A firm grip together with a stiff left arm will help you maintain control of the saw if kickback occurs. • Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, fence, or any other obstruction that could be hit while you are operating the saw. can enter the product's electronic components and/or battery compartment and damage electronic components and/or the battery pack, which can result in a short circuit, increased risk of fire, and serious personal i­njury. Remove any buildup of dirt and debris by wiping the product clean with a dry cloth occasionally. • Always cut with the unit running at full speed. Fully squeeze the throttle trigger and maintain a steady cutting speed. • Use replacement parts such as low kickback chain, chain brakes and special guide bars that reduce the risks associated with ­rotational kickback. Use only the replacement guide bars and low kickback chains specified by the manufacturer for the saw. 6 - English