Ryobi P540 - Manual (Page 13)

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Fig. 9
TRIGGER RELEASE
BUTTON
TRIGGER
WARNING:
Keep body to the left of the chain line. Never straddle
the saw or chain, or lean over past the chain line.
STARTING THE CHAIN SAW
n
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.
n Press and hold the trigger release button. This makes the
trigger operational.
n Press and hold the trigger, release the trigger release
button and continue to squeeze the trigger for continued
operation.
STOPPING THE CHAIN SAW
n
Release the trigger to stop the chain saw.
n Upon release of the trigger, the trigger release button will
be automatically reset to the lock position.
This cordless chain saw is not designed for cutting trees
larger than 5 in. (127 mm) in diameter.
This cordless chain saw is designed for limbing and pruning
type cutting, as well as cutting trees up to 5 in. (127 mm) in
diameter only.
Do not attempt to make any cut that would require removal
of the SAFE-T-TIP
® .
PREPARATION FOR CUTTING
PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES
See Figures 10 - 12.
Refer to “Important Safety Instructions” earlier in this manual
for appropriate safety equipment.
n
Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.
n Hold the saw firmly with both hands. 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.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAIN SAW
See Figure 9.
TRIGGER RELEASE
BUTTON
TRIGGER
OPERATION