Ryobi RY42102 Operator's Manual page 40

 Maintain the unit with care. Keep the cutting
edge sharp and clean for best performance and
to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories.
 Do not operate a chain saw with one hand!
Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers
encircling the chain saw handles. Serious injury
to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or any
combination of these persons may result from
one-handed operation. A chain saw is intended
for two-handed use.
 Guard against electric shock - Avoid body
contact with grounded surfaces such as metal
pipes and wire fences. There is an increased
risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
 Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged,
improperly adjusted, or not completely and
securely assembled. Chain should slow to a
stop when the switch trigger is released. If the
chain continues to turn after the switch trigger
has been released, have the unit serviced by an
authorized service center.
 Check for damaged parts. Check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting, and any other
conditions that may affect its operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized service
dealer unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in
this manual.
 All chain saw service, other than the items listed
in the operation and maintenance sections,
should be performed by an authorized service
center.
 Always maintain a proper stance.
 Stop the motor, wait until all moving parts come
to a complete stop, and disconnect the power
before cleaning or performing any maintenance.
 Never use water or any liquids to clean or
rinse off your product and do not expose
the product to rain or wet conditions. Store
indoors in a dry area. Corrosive liquids, water,
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and chemicals can cause electrocution, electric
shock, and/or damage electronic components
which can result in a short circuit, increased risk
of fire, and serious personal injury. Remove any
buildup of dirt and debris by wiping the product
clean with a dry cloth occasionally.
 Do not use chain saw if switch does not turn it
on and off. Have switch replaced by authorized
service center.
 Do not adapt your power head to a bow guide
or use it to power any attachments or devices
not listed for the saw.
 Disconnect chain saw from power supply when
not in use, before servicing, and when making
adjustments and changing attachments, such
as saw chain and guard.
 Do not cut vines and/or small underbrush.
 Do not operate a chain saw in a tree, on a ladder,
rooftop, scaffold, or other unstable support; this
is extremely dangerous.
NOTE: The size of the work area depends on the
job being performed as well as the size tree or
work piece involved. For example, felling a tree
requires a larger work area than making bucking
cuts.
 Do not force the chain saw. The job can be
performed better and safer at the rate for which
it was intended.
 Always use the right product for your application.
The chain saw should be used for cutting wood
only. Never use the chain saw to cut plastic,
masonry or non-wood building materials.
 Store chain saw when not in use. Chain saw
should be stored in a dry and high or locked
area out of the reach of children. When storing
chain saw place the sleeve on the bar and chain
and store the chain saw in carrying case.
 Save these instructions. Refer to them
frequently and use them to instruct others who
may use this product. If you loan someone this
product, loan them these instructions also.