User manual RYOBI RY43006

[. . . ] ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW DOUBLE INSULATED RY43006 Your chain saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. Thank you for buying a Ryobi product. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS n Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 n General Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] STARTING THE CHAIN SAW n Make sure no objects or obstructions are in immediate vicinity which could come in contact with the bar and chain. n Press and hold the switch trigger, release the switch lock and continue to squeeze the switch trigger for continued operation. STOPPING THE CHAIN SAW NOTE: It is normal for the chain to coast to a stop once the trigger switch is released. n Upon release of the switch trigger, the switch lock will be automatically reset to the lock position. Do not attempt to make any cut that would require removal of the SAFE-T-TIP®. SWITCH LOCK SWITCH TRIGGER SWITCH LOCK SWITCH TRIGGER Fig. 8 14 OPERATION PREPARATION FOR CUTTING PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES See Figures 9 - 11. Refer to "General Safety Rules" earlier in this manual for appropriate safety equipment. Always keep your left hand on the front handle and your right hand on the rear handle so that your body is to the left of the chain line. FRONT HANDLE WARNING: Never use a left-handed (cross-handed) grip, or any stance which would place your body or arm across the chain line. The fingers should encircle the handle and the thumb is wrapped under the handlebar. This grip is least likely to be broken (by a kickback or other sudden reaction of the saw). Any grip in which the thumb and fingers are on the same side of the handle, is dangerous because a slight kick of the saw can cause loss of control. REAR HANDLE Fig. 9 WARNING: Do not operate the switch trigger with your left hand and hold the front handle with your right hand. Never allow any part of your body to be in the chain line while operating a saw. n Keep left arm with elbow locked in a "straight arm" position to withstand any kickback force. CHAIN LINE STRAIGHT ARM POSITION BASIC CUTTING PROCEDURE Practice cutting a few small logs using the following technique to get the "feel" of using the saw before you begin a major sawing operation. n Press the switch lock and squeeze the switch trigger then release switch lock and let the chain accelerate to full speed before entering the cut. n Keep the unit running the entire time you are cutting, maintain a steady speed. n Release the switch trigger as soon as the cut is completed, allowing the chain to stop. If you run the saw without a cutting load, unnecessary wear can occur to the chain, bar, and unit. 12 n Always cut with both feet on solid ground to prevent being pulled off balance. n Do not cut above chest height, as a saw held higher is difficult to control against kickback forces. [. . . ] Refer to "Replacing Bar and Chain" earlier in this manual for specific information. 41 26 MAINTENANCE WARNING: Although the guide bar comes with a SAFE-T-TIP® antikickback device already installed, you need to check the tightness of the mounting screw before each use. MOUNTING SCREW LOCKING RIVET SAFE-T-TIP® NOSE GUARD MAINTENANCE See Figures 42 - 43. If the screw cannot be installed tightly, replace both the screw and the SAFE-T-TIP® before further operation. [. . . ]