Ryobi RY43006 manual Starting and Stopping the Chain SAW, Starting the Chain SAW

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OPERATION

STARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAIN SAW

See Figure 8.

WARNING:

Keep body to the left of the chain line. Never straddle the saw or chain, or lean over past the chain line.

STARTING THE CHAIN SAW

n Make sure no objects or obstructions are in immediate vicinity which could come in contact with the bar and chain.

n Press and hold the switch lock. This makes the switch trigger operational.

n Press and hold the switch trigger, release the switch lock and continue to squeeze the switch trigger for continued operation.

STOPPING THE CHAIN SAW

NOTE: It is normal for the chain to coast to a stop once the trigger switch is released.

n Release the switch trigger to stop the chain saw.

n Upon release of the switch trigger, the switch lock will be automatically reset to the lock position.

Do not attempt to make any cut that would require removal of the SAFE-T-TIP®.

SWITCH LOCK

SWITCH TRIGGER

SWITCH LOCK

SWITCH TRIGGER

Fig. 8

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Save this Manual for Future ReferenceTable of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Read ALL Instructions Basic Safety PrecautionsGeneral Safety Rules Kickback See Figures 1LOW Kickback SAW Chain Understanding Your Chain SAW Safety DevicesSAFE-T-TIPANTI-KICKBACK Nose Guard Guide BarsSymbols Symbol Name ExplanationService Electrical Connection ElectricalDouble Insulation Extension CordsGlossary of Terms Bar Tip GuardFeatures Unpacking AssemblyOperation Packing ListConnecting to Power Supply Automatic Chain OIL SystemStarting and Stopping the Chain SAW Starting the Chain SAWPreparation for Cutting See Figures 9Proper Cutting Stance Basic Cutting ProcedureWork Area Precautions Tree FellingRetreat Zone See Figures 17 BuckingSee Figures 14 See Figures 19 Bucking Logs Under StressTypes of Cutting Used Springpoles LimbingPruning SpringpoleAdjusting Chain Tension AdjustmentsMaintenance General MaintenanceReplacing BAR and Chain See Figures 27Scrench See Figures 32 Chain MaintenanceHOW to Sharpen the Cutters See Figures 34Depth Gauge Clearance TOP Plate Filing AngleSide Plate Angle See Figures 39 Guide BAR MaintenanceReversing the Guide BAR See Figures 41Transporting and Storing SAFE-T-TIPNOSE Guard MaintenanceMounting SAFE-T-TIPNOSE Guard See Figures 42Problem Cause Solution TroubleshootingParts List Page Service Model NO. and Serial no