Ryobi RY42102 Operator's Manual page 53

PROPER CUTTING STANCE
See Figures 10 - 11.
WARNING:
Always use the proper cutting stance described
in this section. Never kneel when using the
chain saw, except when felling a tree as
illustrated in figure 11. Kneeling could result in
loss of stability and control of the chain saw,
resulting in serious personal injury.
 Balance your weight with both feet on solid
ground.
 Keep left arm with elbow locked in a "straight
arm" position to withstand any kickback force.
 Keep your body to the left of the chain line.
 Keep your thumb on underside of handlebar.
BASIC OPERATING/CUTTING
PROCEDURES
Practice cutting a few small logs using the following
technique to get the "feel" of using the saw before
you begin a major sawing operation.
 Take the proper stance in front of the wood with
the saw idling.
 Press the switch lock-out and squeeze the
switch trigger then release switch lock-out and
let the chain accelerate to full speed before
entering the cut.
 Begin cutting with the saw against the log.
 Keep the unit running the entire time you are
cutting, maintain a steady speed.
 Allow the chain to cut for you; exert only light
downward pressure. Forcing the cut could result
in damage to the bar, chain, or motor.
 Release the switch trigger as soon as the cut
is completed, allowing the chain to stop. If you
run the saw without a cutting load, unnecessary
wear can occur to the chain, bar, and unit.
 Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of
the cut.
OPERATION
WORK AREA PRECAUTIONS
See Figure 11.
 Cut only wood or materials made from wood;
no sheet metal, no plastics, no masonry, no
non-wood building materials.
 Never allow children to operate the saw. Allow
no person to use this chain saw who has
not read this operator's manual or received
adequate instructions for the safe and proper
use of this chain saw.
 Keep everyone – helpers, bystanders, children,
and animals – a safe distance from the cutting
area. During felling operations, the safe distance
should be a least twice the height of the
largest trees in the felling area. During bucking
operations, keep a minimum distance of 15 feet
between workers.
THUMB ON
UNDERSIDE OF
HANDLE BAR
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CHAIN
STRAIGHT ARM
LINE
Fig. 10
Fig. 11