Ryobi P2502 Operator's Manual page 6

 Maintain the unit with care. Keep the cutting
edge sharp and clean for best performance and
to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories.
 Do not operate a chain saw with one hand! Use
a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the
chain saw handles. Serious injury to the opera-
tor, helpers, bystanders, or any combination
of these persons may result from one-handed
operation. A chain saw is intended for two-
handed use.
 Guard against electric shock – Avoid body con-
tact with grounded surfaces such as metal pipes
and wire fences. There is an increased risk of
electric shock if your body is grounded.
 Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged,
improperly adjusted, or not completely and
securely assembled. Chain should slow to a
stop when the switch trigger is released. If the
chain continues to turn after the switch trigger
has been released, have the unit serviced by an
authorized service center.
 Check for damaged parts. Check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving parts, break-
age of parts, mounting, and any other condi-
tions that may affect its operation. A guard or
other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in
this manual.
 All chain saw service, other than the items listed
in the operation and maintenance sections,
should be performed by an authorized service
center.
 Always maintain a proper stance.
 Do not use chain saw if switch does not turn it on
and off. Have switch replaced by an authorized
service center.
 Do not adapt your power head to a bow guide
or use it to power any attachments or devices
not listed for the saw.
 Disconnect chain saw from power supply when
not in use, before servicing, and when making
adjustments and changing attachments, such
as saw chain and guard.
CHAIN SAW SAFETY WARNINGS
 Do not cut vines and/or small underbrush.
 Do not force the chain saw. The job can be per-
formed better and safer at the rate for which it
was intended.
 When clearing jammed material or servicing
the unit, make sure all power switches are off
and the battery pack is removed or discon-
nected. Unexpected actuation of the chain saw
while clearing jammed material or servicing may
result in serious personal injury.
 Always use the right product for your applica-
tion. The chain saw should be used for cutting
wood only. Never use the chain saw to cut plas-
tic, masonry or non-wood building materials.
 Store chain saw when not charging or when not
in use. Chain saw should be stored in a dry and
high or locked area out of the reach of children.
When storing chain saw place the scabbard on
the bar and chain.
 Use this product only with batteries and char-
gers listed in tool/appliance/battery pack/char-
ger correlation supplement 987000-432.
 Battery operated units do not have to be
plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they
are always in operating condition. Be aware
of possible hazards even when unit is not
operating.
 Remove the battery pack from the chain saw
when not charging and before cleaning, servic-
ing, storing, removing material from the unit,
changing accessories such as the bar and
chain, or when not in use.
 Never use water or any liquids to clean or rinse
off your product and do not expose the product
to rain or wet conditions. Store indoors in a dry
area. Corrosive liquids, water, and chemicals
can enter the product's electronic components
and/or battery compartment and damage elec-
tronic components and/or the battery pack,
which can result in a short circuit, increased risk
of fire, and serious personal injury. Remove any
buildup of dirt and debris by wiping the product
clean with a dry cloth occasionally.
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