Operation – Ryobi RY40500 User Manual

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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 lock-out button. This makes

the switch trigger operational.

Press and hold the switch trigger, release the

lock-out button and continue to squeeze the

switch trigger for continued operation.

Stopping the chain saw:

Release the switch trigger to stop the chain saw.

Upon release of the switch trigger, the lock-out

button will be automatically reset to the lock

position.

This cordless chain saw is not designed for cutting

trees larger than 7 in. in diameter.
This cordless chain saw is designed for limbing

and pruning type cutting, as well as cutting trees

up to 7 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

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY

RULES earlier in this manual for appropriate safety
equipment.

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.

OPERATION

Fig. 8

LOCK-OUT

BUTTON

SWITCH

TRIGGER

SWITCH

TRIGGER

LOCK-OUT

BUTTON

Fig. 9

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