Ryobi P540B manual Symbols, Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

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SYMBOLS

Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.

 

SYMBOL

NAME

DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

V

Volts

Voltage

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

Amperes

Current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hz

Hertz

Frequency (cycles per second)

 

 

 

 

 

W

Watt

Power

 

 

 

 

min

Minutes

Time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alternating Current

Type of current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct Current

Type or a characteristic of current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

no

No Load Speed

Rotational speed, at no load

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class II Construction

Double-insulated construction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.../min

Per Minute

Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wet Conditions Alert

Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read The Operator’s Manual

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

operator’s manual before using this product.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wear Eye, Hearing, and

Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

as well as hearing and head protection when operating this

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Head Protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

equipment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safety Alert

Precautions that involve your safety.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard

The SAFE-T-TIP nose guard on the guide bar helps prevent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

kickback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operate With Two Hands

Hold and operate the saw properly with both hands.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One Handed

Do not operate the saw using only one hand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kickback

Danger! Beware of kickback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bar Nose Contact

Avoid bar nose contact.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wear Gloves

Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when handling the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

chain saw.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wear Safety Footwear

Wear non-slip safety footwear when using this equipment.

Keep Bystanders Away

Keep all bystanders and animals at least 50 ft. away.

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Contents Save this Manual for Future Reference OPERATOR’S ManualIntroduction Table of ContentsSafety Apparel Basic Safety PrecautionsRead ALL Instructions See Figures 1 KickbackLow Kickback Saw Chain Understanding Your Chain Saw Safety DevicesCutting/Work Area SAFE-T-TIPAnti-Kickback Nose GuardBattery Safety Specific Safety RulesP100 Ni-Cd 1423701 130255004 140237023 Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsAuthorized Service Center for repair. When servic ServiceProduct Specifications FeaturesPacking List AssemblyOperation UnpackingChain Oil System To Install Battery PackTo Remove Battery Pack Battery port Battery pack LatchesPreparation for Cutting Starting and Stopping the Chain SAWChain Line Tree Felling Basic Cutting ProcedureWork Area Precautions Proper Cutting StanceIn. or 1/10 DIA Planned Line of fall 135 Safe RetreatSee Figures 17 BuckingWedge Kickback Types of Cutting Used Bucking Logs Under StressSee Figures 19 Springpole LimbingPruning SpringpolesBatteries MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance Battery Pack Removal and Preparation for RecyclingRecommended Bar and Chain Combinations REPLACing Bar and ChainSee Figures 24 See Figures 29 Chain TensionSee Figures 33 Chain MaintenanceHow to Sharpen the Cutters See Figures 31See Top Plate Filing AngleSide Plate Angle Depth Gauge ClearanceFront Guide BAR MaintenanceReversing the guide bar See Figures 40See Figures 41 SAFE-T-TIPNose Guard MaintenanceMounting SAFE-T-TIPNose Guard Transporting and StoringProblem CAUSE Solution TroubleshootingLimited Warranty Statement WarrantyParts and Service