Operation - Ryobi RY42102 Operator's Manual

WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories not recommended for use with this
product. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not connect to power supply until assembly
is complete. Failure to comply could result
in accidental starting and possible serious
personal injury.
DANGER:
Never cut near power lines, electric cords, or
other electric sources. If bar and chain jams
on any electrical cord or line, DO NOT TOUCH
THE BAR OR CHAIN! THEY CAN BECOME
ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS.
Continue to hold the chain saw by the insulated
rear handle or lay it down and away from you in
a safe manner. Disconnect the electrical service
to the damaged line or cord before attempting
to free the bar and chain from the line or cord.
Contact with the bar, chain, other conductive
parts of the chain saw, or live electric cords or
lines will result in death by electrocution, electric
shock, or serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to
make you careless. Remember that a careless
fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious
injury.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Never start the motor before verifying that the
guide bar, chain, chain cover, and chain cover
lock knob are properly assembled. Starting the
motor without all parts and the chain at proper
tension may result in serious personal injury.

OPERATION

WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with
hearing and head protection. Failure to do so
could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes and other possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories
not recommended by the manufacturer of this
product. The use of attachments or accessories
not recommended can result in serious personal
injury.
WARNING:
Never fell a tree or cut a log or limb that has a
diameter greater than the length of the guide
bar. Only properly trained professionals should
perform these cuts. Performing these types of
cuts can cause an accident and result in death
or serious personal injury.
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