Ryobi RY43006 - Manual (Page 15)

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n Maintain a proper grip on the saw whenever the unit is
running. 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.
WARNING:
Never use a left-handed (cross-handed) grip, or any
stance which would place your body or arm across the
chain line.
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.
CHAIN LINE
Fig. 11
Fig. 10
OPERATION
Fig. 9
FRONT
HANDLE
REAR
HANDLE
PREPARATION FOR CUTTING
PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES
See Figures 9 - 11.
Refer to “General Safety Rules” 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.