Ryobi RY43154 Operator's Manual page 18

OPERATING THE MANUAL CHAIN
BRAKE
See Figures 8 - 9.
Check the operating condition of the chain brake
prior to each use.
 Using the back of your left hand, engage the
chain brake by pushing the chain brake/front
hand guard toward the bar while the chain is
rotating rapidly.
 Reset the chain brake back into the RUN posi-
tion by grasping the top of the chain brake/front
hand guard and pulling toward the front handle
until you hear a click.
WARNING:
If the chain brake does not stop the chain imme-
diately when manually activated, or if the chain
brake will not stay in the run position without
assistance, take the saw to a qualified service
center for repair prior to use.
CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY
See Figure 10.
This chain saw is designed with a cord retainer
that prevents the extension cord from being pulled
loose while using.
NOTICE:
Always secure extension cord to unit by using
cord retainer. Failure to use cord retainer may
result in damage to the unit and/or extension
cord.
 Form a loop with the end of the extension cord.
 Insert loop portion of extension cord through
the opening in the side of the rear handle and
place over cord hitch.
 Slowly pull loop against cord retainer until the
slack is removed.
 Plug chain saw into extension cord.
NOTE: Failure to remove all excess cord slack
from extension cord retainer could result in plug
loosening from receptacle.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Always make sure the tool is unplugged from
the power supply when you are assembling
parts, making adjustments, cleaning, carrying,
transporting or when not in use. Disconnect-
ing the power supply from the tool will prevent
accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury.
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CORD
RETAINER
EXTENSION
CORD
BRAKE
POSITION
Fig. 8
RUN
POSITION
Fig. 9
Fig. 10