Chain Oil System; Starting And Stopping The Chain Saw; Preparation For Cutting Proper Grip On Handles - Ryobi RY40502 Operator's Manual

CHAIN OIL SYSTEM

See Figure 6.
 Use bar and chain lubricant (not provided).
That is formulated to perform over a wide
temperature range with no dilution required.
NOTE: Do not use dirty, used or otherwise
contaminated oils. Damage may occur to the
bar or chain.
 Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the tank.
 Check and fill the oil tank when battery is
recharged, or as needed.
NOTE: It is normal for lubricant to seep from the
saw when not in use. To prevent seepage, empty
the oil tank after each use. When storing the unit
for a long period of time (three
sure the chain is lightly lubricated; this will prevent
rust on the chain and bar sprocket.
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.
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 safety rules earlier in this manual
for appropriate safety equipment.
OPERATION
months or longer) be
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LOCK-OUT
BUTTON
TRIGGER
SWITCH
LOCK-OUT
BUTTON
SWITCH
TRIGGER
Fig. 7
Fig. 8