Chainsaw Safety Warnings - Ryobi RY40509 Operator's Manual

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY RULES
SERVICE
 Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replace-
ment parts. This will ensure that the safety of
the power tool is maintained.
 Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
 This chain saw is not intended for tree felling.
Use of the chain saw for operations different
than intended could result in serious injury to
the operator or bystanders.
 Keep all parts of the body away from the saw
chain when the chainsaw is operating. Before
you start the chainsaw, make sure the saw
chain is not contacting anything. A moment
of inattention while operating chainsaws may
cause entanglement of your clothing or body
with the saw chain.
 Always hold the chainsaw with your right
hand on the rear handle and your left hand
on the front handle. Holding the chainsaw with
a reversed hand configuration increases the risk
of personal injury and should never be done.
 Hold the chainsaw by insulated gripping
surfaces only, because the saw chain may
contact hidden wiring. Saw chains contacting
a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of
the power tool "live" and could give the operator
an electric shock.
 Wear eye protection. Further protective
equipment for hearing, head, hands, legs
and feet is recommended. Adequate protec-
tive equipment will reduce personal injury from
flying debris or accidental contact with the saw
chain.

CHAINSAW SAFETY WARNINGS

 When servicing a power tool, use only identi-
cal replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the Maintenance section of this manual. Use
of unauthorized parts or failure to follow main-
tenance instructions may create a risk of shock
or injury.
 Do not operate a chainsaw, on a ladder, from
a rooftop, or any unstable support. Operation
of a chainsaw in this manner could result in seri-
ous personal injury.
NOTE: The size of the work area depends on
the job being performed as well as the size tree
or work piece involved.
 Do not operate a chainsaw in a tree unless
you have been specifically trained to do so.
Operation of a chainsaw in a tree without proper
training could increase the risk of serious per-
sonal injury.
 Always keep proper footing and operate
the chainsaw only when standing on fixed,
secure and level surface. Slippery or unstable
surfaces such as ladders may cause a loss of
balance or control of the chainsaw.
 When cutting a limb that is under tension
be alert for spring back. When the tension in
the wood fibres is released the spring loaded
limb may strike the operator and/or throw the
chainsaw out of control.
 Use extreme caution when cutting brush and
saplings. The slender material may catch the
saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull
you off balance.
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