Kickback Precautions; Preparing For Cutting; Proper Grip On Handles - Ryobi RY3818 Operator's Manual

KICKBACK PRECAUTIONS

See Figures 14 - 15.
Rotational kickback occurs when the moving chain
contacts an object at the Kickback Danger Zone of
the guide bar. The result is a lightning-fast reverse
reaction, which kicks the guide bar up and back
towards the operator. This reaction can cause loss
of control, which can result in serious injury.

PREPARING FOR CUTTING

PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES

See Figure 16.
See General Safety Rules for appropriate safety
equipment.
 Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and
protection.
 Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Always
keep your left hand on the front handle and your
right hand on the rear handle so that your body
is to the left of the chain line.
WARNING:
Never use a left-handed (cross-handed) grip or
any stance that would place your body or arm
across the chain line.
WARNING:
DO NOT operate the throttle trigger with your
left hand and hold the front handle with your
right hand. Never allow any part of your body
to be in the chain line while operating a saw.
 Maintain a proper grip on the saw whenever the
engine is running. The fingers should encircle
the handle and the thumb is wrapped under the
handlebar. This grip is least likely to be broken
by a kickback or other sudden reaction of the
OPERATION
CHAIN LINE
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ROTATIONAL
KICKBACK
PROPER GRIP
IMPROPER GRIP
KICKBACK
DANGER ZONE
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
PROPER HAND
GRIP POSITION
Fig. 16