General Safety Rules; General Precautions - Ryobi RCS5145N User Manual

Thank you for buying a Ryobi chainsaw.
Your chainsaw has been engineered and manufactured to
Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of operation,
and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you
years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
Some regions have regulations that restrict the use of
the product to some operations. Check with your local
authority for advice.
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Intended use
This chainsaw is designed for cutting branches, trunks,
logs and beams of a diameter determined by the cutting
length of the guide bar. It is only designed to cut wood. It
is only to be used outdoors, by adults.
Do not use the chainsaw for any purpose not listed above.
This chainsaw is not to be used for professional tree
services. It is not to be used by children or by persons
not wearing adequate personal protective equipment and
clothing.
Residual risks
Even when using the chainsaw as intended, there remains
a residual risk of harm which cannot be fully prevented.
The following list of potential hazards should be read and
understood. You should pay extra attention and care to
these items to reduce the risk of occurrence or injury.
■ Contact with exposed cutting teeth and saw chain.
■ Access to rotating parts (the saw chain).
■ Unexpected, abrupt movement (kick back) of the
guide bar.
■ Flying chain parts (thrown off or broken).
■ Flying material (cut from the work piece).
■ Inhalation of saw dust and particles or emissions from
the petrol engine.
■ Skin contact with petrol/oil.
■ Loss of hearing if no hearing protective equipment
worn during use.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

The warnings, labels, and instructions found in this
section of the operator's 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 operator's manual and
all labels affixed to the tool. Safety is a combination of
using common sense, staying alert, and knowing how
your saw works.
English (Original Instructions)
WARNING
■ Do not operate a chainsaw that is damaged, improperly
adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled.
Be sure that the saw chain stops moving when the
throttle control trigger is released.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

■ Know your tool. Read the operator's manual carefully.
Learn the saw's applications and limitations as well as
the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
■ Do not operate a chainsaw with one hand. Serious
injury to the operator, helpers, and/or bystanders
may result from one-handed operation. A chainsaw is
intended for two-handed use.
■ Do not operate a chainsaw when you are fatigued.
Never operate a chainsaw when you are tired or under
the influence of medication, drugs, or alcohol.
■ Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain
when the engine is running.
■ Always carry the chainsaw with the engine stopped
and the brake engaged, the guide bar and saw chain
to the rear, and the silencer away from your body.
When transporting the chainsaw, use the appropriate
guide bar scabbard.
■ Turn off the engine before putting the chainsaw down.
Do not leave the engine running unattended. As an
additional safety precaution, apply the chain brake
before putting down the saw.
■ Do not cut vines and/or small undergrowth (less than
76 mm (3 inch) in diameter).
■ Silencer surfaces are very hot during and after
operation of the chainsaw; keep all body parts away
from the silencer. Serious burns may occur if contact
is made with the silencer.
■ Always hold the chainsaw with both hands when the
engine is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and
fingers encircling the chainsaw handles.
■ Never let anyone use your chainsaw who has not
received adequate instructions in its proper use. This
applies to rentals as well as privately owned saws.
■ Before you start the engine, make sure the saw chain
is not contacting any object.
■ Operate the chainsaw only in well ventilated areas.
■ Always have a fire extinguisher available when using
chainsaw.
■ Use guide bar cover during transport and storage.
■ The chainsaw should always be used with correctly
mounted spiked bumper.
■ Do not adapt your powerhead to a bow guide or use
it to power any attachments or devices not listed for
your saw.
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