General Safety Rules - Ryobi RCS-3540C User Manual

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Thank you for buying a Ryobi chainsaw.
Your new chainsaw has been engineered and manufactured
to Ryobiʼs high standard for dependability, ease of
operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will
give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and
understand the operatorʼs manual.
IMPORTANT
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge
and should be performed only by a qualifi ed service
technician. When servicing use only identical
Ryobi replacement parts. For safe operation, read
and understand all instructions before using the
chainsaw. Follow all safety instructions. Failure to
follow all safety instructions listed below may result
in serious personal injury.
WARNING
Carefully read through this entire operatorʼs manual
before using your new saw. Pay close attention to the
Safety Rules and all Safety Alert Symbols including
Danger, Warning, and Caution. These safety rules
are for your safety and to prevent possible serious
injury. If you use your saw properly and only for what
it is intended,
you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
WARNING
Look for this symbol to point out important safety
precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is
involved.
WARNING
The operation of any tool can result in foreign objects
being thrown into your eyes which may result in
severe eye damage. Before beginning tool operation,
always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields and a full face shield when needed. We
recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over
spectacles or standard safety glasses with side
shields.
Always wear eye protection.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING
The warnings, labels, and instructions found in
this section of the operatorʼs manual are for your
safety. Failure to follow all instructions may result in
serious personal injury. Safe operation of this tool
requires that you read and understand this operatorʼs
manual and all labels affi xed to the tool. Safety is a
combination of using common sense, staying alert,
and knowing how your saw works.
KNOW YOUR TOOL. Read the operatorʼs manual
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carefully. Learn the sawʼs applications and limitations
as well as the specifi c potential hazards related to this
tool.
CHAINSAWS are designed for cutting wood only.
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KICK-BACK MAY OCCUR WHEN THE NOSE OF
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THE GUIDE BAR touches an object or when the wood
closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. The
nose of guide bar contact in some cases may cause
a lightning-fast reverse reaction kicking the guide bar
up and back toward the operator. Pinching the saw
chain along the top of the guide bar may push the
guide bar rapidly back toward the operator. Either of
these reactions may cause you to lose control of the
saw which could result in serious personal injury. DO
NOT rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into
your saw. As a chainsaw user, you should take several
steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or
injury.
1. With a basic understanding of kick-back, you can
reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden
surprise contributes to accidents.
2. Keep a good fi rm grip on the saw with both hands
when the engine is running. Place your right hand on
the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle
with your thumbs and fi ngers encircling the chainsaw
handles. A fi rm grip together with a stiff left arm will help
you maintain control of the saw if kick-back occurs.
3. Make sure that the area in which you are cutting
is free from obstructions. DO NOT let the nose of the
guide bar contact a log, branch, fence, or any other
obstruction that could be hit while you are operating
the saw.
4. Cut at high engine speeds. Always cut with the engine
running at full speed. Fully squeeze the throttle trigger
and maintain a steady cutting speed.
5. Do not overreach or cut above chest height.
6. Follow the manufacturerʼs sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
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