Operation - Ryobi RCS4246B Operator's Manual

OPERATION

WARNING
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make
you careless. remember that a careless fraction
of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING
always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields when operating power tools.
Failure to do so could result in objects being
thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING
Do not use any attachments or accessories
not recommended by the manufacturer of this
product. the use of attachments or accessories
not recommended can result in serious personal
injury.
WARNING
Wear eye protection which is marked to
comply with Bs en166 or australian and new
Zealand standards, as well as hearing and head
protection, when operating this equipment.
Failure to heed this warning could result in
serious personal injury.
WARNING
exposure to vibrations through prolonged use
of petrol powered hand tools could cause blood
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands,
and joints of people prone to circulation disorders
or abnormal swellings. prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel damage
in healthy people. If symptoms occur such as
numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin
color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers,
hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool
and seek medical attention. an anti-vibration
system does not guarantee the absence of these
problems. users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must monitor closely
their physical condition and the condition of this
tool.
kNOW yOUR Chainsaw
See Figures 1a - 1b.
the safe use of this product requires an understanding
of the information on the product and in this operator's
manual as well as knowledge of the project you are
attempting.
Before use of this product, familiarise yourself with all
English
operating features and safety rules.
Bumper Spike - the integral bumper spike (see figure 1)
may be used as a pivot when making a cut.
CHOkE LEVER
the choke lever opens and closes the choke valve as
well as locks on the fast idle setting in the carburettor.
positions available include Full CHOKe, Fast IDle
and run.
FRONT HAND GUARD/ CHAIN BRAkE
the chain brake is designed to quickly stop the chain
from rotating. When the front hand guard/ chain brake is
pushed toward the bar, the chain will stop immediately.
the chain brake does not prevent kickback.
GUIDE BAR
the factory-equipped guide bar has a small radius tip
that offers reduced kickback potential.
LOW kICkBACk SAW CHAIN
the low kickback saw chain helps minimize the force of a
kickback reaction by preventing the cutters from digging
in too deeply at the kickback zone.
PRIMER BULB
the primer bulb pumps fuel from the fuel tank to the
carburettor.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
the throttle trigger is used for controlling chain rotation.
WARNING
always shut off engine before fuelling. never
add fuel to a machine with a running or hot
engine. move at least 10 metres from refuelling
site before starting the engine. DO nOt smOKe!
Failure to heed this warning could result in
serious personal injury.
FUELING AND REFUELING
HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELy
WARNING
Check for fuel leaks. If any are found, correct
them before using the saw to prevent fire or burn
injury.
n always handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
n always refuel outdoors away from potential sources
of ignition, do not inhale fuel vapours.
n Do not let petrol or lubricant come in contact with
skin. If contact does occur wash immediately with
soap and plenty of water.
n Keep petrol and lubricant away from the eyes. If
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