Ryobi Outdoor P540 Starting and Stopping the Chain SAW, Preparation for Cutting, See Figures 10

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OPERATION

STARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAIN SAW

See Figure 9.

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

nPlace the chain saw on a flat bare surface and make sure no objects or obstructions are in immediate vicinity which could come in contact with the bar and chain.

nPress and hold the trigger release button. This makes the trigger operational.

nPress and hold the trigger, release the trigger release button and continue to squeeze the trigger for continued operation.

STOPPING THE CHAIN SAW

nRelease the trigger to stop the chain saw.

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

This cordless chain saw is not designed for cutting trees larger than 5 in. (127 mm) in diameter.

This cordless chain saw is designed for limbing and pruning type cutting, as well as cutting trees up to 5 in. (127 mm) in diameter only.

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

PREPARATION FOR CUTTING

PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES

See Figures 10 - 12.

Refer to “Important Safety Instructions” earlier in this manual for appropriate safety equipment.

nWear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.

nHold the saw firmly with both hands. Always keep your left hand on the front handle and your right hand on the rear handle so that your body is to the left of the chain line.

TRIGGER RELEASE

BUTTON

TRIGGER

TRIGGER RELEASE

BUTTON

TRIGGER

Fig. 9

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Contents Save this Manual for Future Reference Operators ManualIntroduction Table of ContentsRead ALL Instructions Basic Safety Precautions General Safety RulesSafety Apparel See Figures 1 KickbackCUTTING/WORK Area Understanding Your Chain SAW Safety DevicesLOW Kickback SAW Chain Guide BarsBattery Safety Safety Rules for ChargerCharger Safety ModelSymbol Name Explanation SymbolsSymbol Meaning Battery Pack Not Included HEX KEY Product SpecificationsScabbard BAR SAFE-T-TIP Chain Hand Guard Front HandleOperation AssemblyUnpacking Packing ListCharging a Cool Battery Pack Charging the Battery PackBattery Pack Charger To Install Battery Pack Charging a HOT Battery PackTo Remove Battery Pack Battery Port Pack LatchesPreparation for Cutting Starting and Stopping the Chain SAWSee Figures 10 Chain Line Work Area Precautions Basic Cutting ProcedureProper Cutting Stance Tree FellingRetreat Zone Planned Line of FallFall HingeSee Figures 18 BuckingNotch Back CUT Hinge Wedge Kickback Types of Cutting Used Bucking Logs Under StressSee Figures 20 Pruning LimbingSpringpoles SpringpoleGeneral Maintenance MaintenanceBattery Pack Removal Preparation for Recycling BatteriesRecommended BAR and Chain Combinations Replacing BAR and ChainSee Figures 25 See Figures 30 Chain TensionLift the TIP Guide BAR UP to Check for SAG HEX KEY HOW to Sharpen the Cutters Chain MaintenanceSee Figures 32 See Figures 34Side Plate Angle TOP Plate Filing AngleDepth Gauge Clearance Reversing the Guide BAR Guide BAR MaintenanceSee Figures 39 See Figures 41Mounting SAFE-T-TIPNOSE Guard SAFE-T-TIPNOSE Guard MaintenanceTransporting and Storing See Figures 42Problem Cause Solution TroubleshootingService Model NO. and Serial no

P540 specifications

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