Starting And Stopping The Chain Saw; Preparation For Cutting; Proper Grip On Handles - Ryobi RY40503 Operator's Manual

NOTICE:
Before each use, check to make sure that the
chain is properly tensioned. A cold chain is cor-
rectly tensioned when there is no slack on the
underside of the guide bar, the chain is snug,
and it can be turned by hand without binding.
During normal saw operation, the temperature
of the chain increases. The drive links of a cor-
rectly tensioned warm chain will hang approxi-
mately .050 in. out of the bar groove.
See the Adjusting the Chain Tension instruc-
tions in the Maintenance section of this manual
to properly adjust the chain tension.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE
CHAIN SAW
See Figure 7.
WARNING:
Keep body to the left of the chain line. Never
straddle the saw or chain, or lean over past the
chain line. Improper operation of the chain saw
could result in serious personal injury.
Starting the chain saw:
 Slide 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 designed for limbing and
pruning type cutting, as well as cutting small trees.

PREPARATION FOR CUTTING

PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES

See Figures 8 - 10.
Refer to General Power Tool Safety Warnings earlier
in this manual for appropriate safety equipment.
 Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and
protection.
OPERATION
LOCK-OUT
15 - English
BUTTON
SWITCH
TRIGGER
Fig. 7
Fig. 8