Ryobi Outdoor CS1800 manual Charger Safety

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The cell may explode. Batteries should be recycled, consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.

When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery pack terminals together may cause sparks, burns, or a fire.

CHARGER SAFETY

Save these instructions. This manual contains important Rules for Safe Operation and operating instructions for charger.

Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery charger, and product using battery charger.

To reduce risk of injury, charge only nickel-cad- mium type rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage.

Do not expose charger to wet or damp conditions.

Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

To reduce risk of damage to charger body and cord, pull by charger plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger.

Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must be used, make sure:

a.That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of plug on charger.

b.That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition; and

c.That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger as specified below:

Cord Length (Feet)

25'

50'

100'

Cord Size (AWG)

16

16

16

NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gage

Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug. If damaged, have replaced immediately by a qualified serviceman.

Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman.

Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from outlet before attempting any mainte- nance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.

Disconnect charger from power supply when not in use.

Risk of electric shock. Do not touch uninsulated portion of output connector or uninsulated battery terminal.

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Contents Operators Manual Introduction Table of ContentsRead ALL Instructions Basic Safety Precautions Important Safety InstructionsSafety Apparel See Figures 1 KickbackPull Push CUTTING/WORK AreaBattery Safety Understanding Your Chain SAW Safety DevicesCharger Safety Symbol Name Explanation SymbolsSymbol Meaning Applications SpecificationsFeatures UnpackingHEX KEY Rear Handle BAR SAFE-T-TIP Chain Battery Pack Hand GuardScabbard Trigger Lock ButtonFront Handle Guard Glossary of TermsOperation Battery Pack and ChargerChain OIL System To Install Battery PackTo Remove Battery Pack Battery Port Pack LatchesStopping the Chain SAW Starting and Stopping the Chain SAWPreparation for Cutting Starting the Chain SAWProper Grip Improper Chain Line Tree Felling Basic Cutting ProcedureWork Area Precautions Proper Cutting StanceRetreat Zone Hinge Planned Line of Fall Safe Retreat ZoneNotch Approx /3 Diameter Trunk Back CUT Notch Back CUT Hinge Kickback BuckingWedge See Figures 18 throughLoad Finishing CUT 1ST CUT Bucking Logs Under StressLOG Supported AT ONE END LOG Supported AT Both EndsUnderbucking Types of Cutting UsedLimbing OverbuckingFirst CUT 1/3 Diameter Finishing CUT PruningSpringpole Springpoles Load Second CUTWasher Chain MaintenanceAssembling BAR and Chain SprocketChain Tensioning Screw See Figures 30 Chain TensionHOW to Sharpen the Cutters Chain MaintenanceDepth Gauge Clearance TOP Plate Filing AngleLeft Hand Cutters Side Plate AngleReversing the Guide BAR Guide BAR MaintenanceSee Figures 41, 42, Mounting Screw Locking Rivet SAFE-T-TIP Tighten 3/4 A Turn SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard MAINTE- NanceMounting SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard See Figures 42Batteries Disposal of the Exhausted BatteryBattery Pack Preparation for Recycling Transporting and StoringBAR and Chain Combinations TroubleshootingRecommended BAR and Chain Combinations Page Page Volt Cordless Chain Saw Model No. CS1800