Intended Use; Removing Buttress Roots; Bucking A Log; Limbing A Tree - Ryobi RCS1940 Instruction Manual

second notch is being made.
See page 17 - 18.
in the wrong direction. Do not cut through the hinge.
As the felling gets close to the hinge, the tree should
begin to fall. If there is any chance that the tree may
cut is complete and use wedges of wood, plastic or
aluminium to open the cut and drop the tree along the
desired line of fall.
When the tree begins to fall remove the chainsaw from
the cut, stop the motor, put the chainsaw down, then
use the retreat path planned. Be alert for overhead
limbs falling and watch your footing.

Removing buttress roots

See page 18.
the tree above the ground. Remove large buttress roots
followed by the vertical cut. Remove the resulting loose
procedure after you have removed the large buttress roots.

Bucking a log

See page 19.
distributed on both feet. When possible, the log should be
Follow the simple directions for easy cutting. When the log
is supported along its entire length, it is cut from the top
of the log. When "cutting through", to maintain complete
control release the cutting pressure near the end of the
cut without relaxing your grip on the chainsaw handles.
Don't let the chain contact the ground. After completing the
cut, wait for the saw chain to stop before you move the
chainsaw. Always stop the motor before moving from tree
to tree.

Limbing a tree

See page 20.
Limbing is removing the branches from a fallen tree. When
limbing leave larger lower limbs to support the log off the
ground. Remove the small limbs in one cut. Branches
under tension should be cut from the bottom up to avoid
binding the chainsaw.
Cutting springpoles
See page 20.
A springpole is any log, branch, rooted stump, or sapling
which is bent under tension by other wood so that it springs
On a fallen tree, a rooted stump has a high potential of
cut to separate the log from the stump. Watch out for
springpoles—they are dangerous.
causing the operator to lose control of the chainsaw.
This could result in severe or fatal injury to the operator.
This should be done by trained users.

INTENDED USE

The product is only intended for use outdoors. For safety
using two handed operation at all times.
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 in domestic application by adults who have
Do not use the product for any purpose not listed above. It
is not to be used for professional tree services. The product
is not to be used by children or by persons not wearing

RESIDUAL RISKS

Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still
factors. The following hazards may arise in use and the
Injury caused by vibration. Always use the right tool for
time and exposure.
Exposure to noise can cause hearing injury. Wear ear
protection and limit exposure.
Inhalation of saw dust and particles.

RISK REDUCTION

may contribute to a condition called Raynaud's Syndrome
in certain individuals. Symptoms may include tingling,
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