General Safety Rules

nAvoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as metal pipes and wire fences. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.

nDo 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 your nearest Ryobi service dealer.

nCheck for damaged parts. Check for alignment of mov- ing parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized ser- vice dealer unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.

nAll chain saw service, other than the items listed in the operation and maintenance sections, should be performed by your nearest Ryobi service dealer.

nAlways maintain a proper stance.

nDo not use chain saw if switch does not turn it on and off. Have defective switches replaced by authorized service center.

nDo not adapt your powerhead to a bow guide or use it to power any attachments or devices not listed for the saw.

nDisconnect chain saw when not in use, before servicing, and when making adjustments and changing attachments, such as saw chain and guard.

nDo not cut vines and/or small underbrush.

nDo not operate a chain saw in a tree, on a ladder, or scaf- fold; this is extremely dangerous.

NOTE: The size of the work area depends on the job being performed as well as the size tree or work piece involved. For example, felling a tree requires a larger work area than making bucking cuts.

nUse extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings, because small material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.

nWhen cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for spring back so that you will not be struck when the ten- sion in the wood fibers is released.

nDo not force the chain saw. The job can be performed better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.

nAlways use the right product for your application. The chain saw should be used for cutting wood only. Never use the chain saw to cut plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials.

nDo not use the chain saw for purposes not intended.

nStore chain saw 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 and store the chain saw in carrying case.

nSave these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.

WARNING:

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

•lead from lead-based paints,

•crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

•arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.