Ryobi RY42102 Operator's Manual page 51

CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY
See Figure 7.
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.
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. Disconnecting
the power supply from the tool will prevent
accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAIN
SAW
See Figure 8.
WARNING:
Keep body to the left of the chain line. Never
straddle the saw or chain, or lean over past the
chain line. Improper operation of the chain saw
could result in serious personal injury.
Starting the chain saw:
 Make sure chain tension is at desired setting.
Refer to Adjusting the Chain Tension in the
Maintenance section of this manual.
OPERATION
 Make sure the chain cover lock knob is tight to
the chain cover.
 Make sure no objects or obstructions are in
immediate vicinity which could come in contact
with the bar and chain.
 Press and hold the switch lock-out. This makes
the switch trigger operational.
 Press and hold the switch trigger, release the
switch lock-out and continue to squeeze the
switch trigger for continued operation.
Stopping the chain saw:
NOTE: It is normal for the chain to coast to a stop
once the trigger switch is released.
 Release the switch trigger to stop the chain saw.
 Upon release of the switch trigger, the switch
lock-out will be automatically reset to the lock
position.
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CORD
RETAINER
SWITCH
LOCK-OUT
EXTENSION
CORD
Fig. 7
SWITCH
TRIGGER
Fig. 8