Ryobi RY40500 - Manual (Page 14)

14 - English
FEATURES
KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW
See Figure 5.
The safe use of this product requires an under-
standing of the information on the tool and in this
operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the
project you are attempting. Before use of this prod-
uct, familiarize yourself with all operating features
and safety rules.
CHAIN TENSIONING KNOB
This feature allows user to adjust the tension of
the chain.
GUIDE BAR
The factory-equipped guide bar has a small radius
tip that offers a somewhat lower kickback potential.
LOW KICKBACK CHAIN
The low kickback chain helps minimize the force
of a kickback reaction by preventing the cutters
from digging in too deeply at the kickback zone.
QUICK VIEW OIL INDICATOR
Semi-transparent oil reservoir that allows user to
see when to add oil.
SAFE-T-TIP ® ANTI-KICKBACK NOSE
GUARD
The SAFE-T-TIP ® Anti-Kickback Nose Guard is an
attachment provided on the end of the guide bar
to prevent the chain on the end of the guide bar
from contacting the wood.
LOCK-OUT BUTTON
A control feature designed to prevent the motor
from being accidently started.
SWITCH TRIGGER
Squeeze the switch trigger to operate the unit after
switch lock-out has been pushed in. Release the
switch trigger to stop the unit.
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product has been shipped completely
assembled.

Carefully remove the product and any acces-
sories from the box. Make sure that all items
listed in the packing list are included.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if any parts on the Pack-
ing List are already assembled to your product
when you unpack it. Parts on this list are not
assembled to the product by the manufacturer
and require customer installation. Use of a prod-
uct that may have been improperly assembled
could result in serious personal injury.
 Inspect the product carefully to make sure no
breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
 Do not discard the packing material until you
have carefully inspected and satisfactorily oper-
ated the product.
 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-860-4050 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Chain Saw with Scabbard
Bar and Chain Lubricant
Operator’s Manual
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not
operate this product until the parts are replaced.
Use of this product with damaged or missing
parts could result in serious personal injury.