Glossary Of Terms - Ryobi HLCS01 Operator's Manual

SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their mean-
ing. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME
Keep Tool
Away From
Electrical
Lines/ Keep
Bystanders
Away
Oil Indicator
Recycle
Symbol
Direct Current
Volts
V

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

BUCKING
The process of cross cutting a felled tree or log
into lengths.
CHAIN SAW POWER HEAD
A chain saw without the saw chain and guide bar.
DRIVE SPROCKET OR SPROCKET
The toothed part that drives the saw chain.
FELLING
The process of cutting down a tree.
FELLING BACK CUT
The final cut in a tree felling operation made on
the opposite side of the tree from the notching
undercut.
FRONT HAND GUARD
A structural barrier between the front handle of
a chain saw and the guide bar, typically located
close to the hand position on the front handle.
FRONT HANDLE
The support handle located at or toward the front
of the chain saw. This handle is for the left hand.
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
DANGER! Risk of electrocution! Keep tool 50 feet away from electrical
lines. Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away or twice the height of the
largest trees in the felling area when felling.
Pour bar and chain lubricant into oil tank where indicated. Do not use
any other fluids.
This product uses lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Local, state, or federal
laws may prohibit disposal of batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your
local waste authority for information r egarding available recycling and/
or disposal options.
Type or a characteristic of current
Voltage
9 – English
GUIDE BAR
A solid railed structure that supports and guides
the saw chain.
KICKBACK
The backward or upward motion, or both, of the
guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the
nose of the top area of the guide bar contacts any
object such as a log or branch, or when the wood
closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
KICKBACK (PINCH)
The rapid pushback of the saw which can occur
when the wood closes in and pinches the moving
saw chain in the cut along the top of the guide bar.
KICKBACK (ROTATIONAL)
The rapid upward and backward motion of the
saw which can occur when the moving saw chain
near the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar
contacts an object, such as a log or branch.
LOCK-OUT BUTTON
A movable stop that prevents the unintentional
operation of the switch until manually actuated.