Ryobi P541 - Manual (Page 17)

11 - English
OPERATION
cHAIN OIL SYSTEM
See Figure 7.

Use Ryobi Bar and Chain Lubricant. It is formu-
lated to perform over a wide temperature range
with no dilution required.
NOTE: Do not use dirty, used or otherwise con-
taminated oils. Damage may occur to the bar or
chain.
 Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the
tank.
 Check and fill the oil tank when battery is
recharged, or as needed.
 Depress the oil tank cap several times to pump
the oil to the chain before starting the saw.
 Depress the oil tank cap ev ery 20-30 seconds
while cutting to keep the chain lubricated.
NOTE: It is normal for oil to seep from the saw
when not in use. To prevent seepage, empty the
oil tank after each use. When storing the unit for
a long period of time (three months or longer) be
sure the chain is lightly lubricated; this will prevent
rust on the chain and bar sprocket.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE cHAIN
SAW
See Figure 8.
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:

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.
 Press and hold the trigger lock-out button. This
makes the trigger operational.
 Press and hold the trigger, release the trigger
lock-out button and continue to squeeze the
trigger for continued operation.
Stopping the chain saw:

Release the trigger to stop the chain saw.
 Upon release of the trigger, the trigger lock-out
button will be automatically reset to the lock
position.
This cordless chain saw is not designed for cutting
trees larger than 5 in. in diameter.
This cordless chain saw is designed for limbing
and pruning type cutting, as well as cutting trees
up to 5 in. 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 9 - 11.
Refer to Important SaFety InStructIonS
earlier in this manual for appropriate safety equip-
ment.

Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and
protection.
 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.
WARNING:
Never use a left-handed (cross-handed) grip,
or any stance which would place your body or
arm across the chain line.
 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 danger-
ous because a slight kick of the saw can cause
loss of control.
WARNING:
Do not operate the throttle 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.