Ryobi RY40500 - Manual (Page 19)

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 Take the proper stance in front of the wood with
the saw off.
 Squeeze the switch trigger and let the chain
accelerate to full speed before entering the cut.
 Begin cutting with the saw against the log.
 Keep the unit running the entire time you are
cutting, maintain a steady speed.
 Allow the chain to cut for you; exert only light
downward pressure. If you force the cut, dam-
age to the bar, chain, or unit can result.
 Release the switch trigger as soon as the cut is
completed, allowing the chain to stop. If you run
the saw without a cutting load, unnecessary wear
can occur to the chain, bar, and unit.
 Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of cut.
WORK AREA PRECAUTIONS
See Figure 14.
 Cut only wood or materials made from wood, no
sheet metal, no plastics, no masonry, no non-
wood building materials.
 Never allow children to operate the saw. Allow no
person to use this chain saw who has not read this
Operator’s Manual or received adequate instruc-
tions for the safe and proper use of this chain saw.
 When felling a tree, keep everyone - helpers,
bystanders, children, and animals - a safe distance
from the cutting area. During felling operations, the
safe distance should be a least twice the height of
the largest trees in the felling area. During bucking
operations, keep a minimum distance of 15 feet
between workers. Trees should not be felled in a
manner that would endanger any person, strike
any utility line or cause any property damage. If
the tree does make contact with any utility line, the
utility company should be notified immediately.
 Always cut with both feet on solid ground to pre-
vent being pulled off balance.
 Do not cut above chest height, as a saw held high-
er is difficult to control against kickback forces.
 Do not fell trees near electrical wires or buildings.
Leave this operation for professionals.
 Cut only when visibility and light are adequate for
you to see clearly.
OPERATION
Fig. 14
45°
45°
PLANNED LINE
OF FALL
RETREA
T P
ATH
RETREA
T P
ATH
FELLING TREES
See Figures 14 - 17.
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
WARNING:
Do not fell trees during periods of high wind or
heavy precipitation. Wait until the hazardous
weather has ended.
WARNING:
Closely check for broken or dead branches,
which could fall while cutting and do not cut
near buildings or electrical wires if you do not
know the direction of tree fall. Do not cut at
night or during bad weather conditions, such as
rain, snow, or strong winds, which can reduce
visibility and control of the chain saw. If the tree
you are felling makes contact with any utility
line, you should discontinue use of the chain
saw and immediately notify the utility company.
Failure to follow these instructions could result
in death or serious personal injury.