Ryobi Outdoor CS1800 manual Symbol Meaning

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SYMBOLS

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

SYMBOL

NAME

EXPLANATION

 

 

 

 

SAFE-T-TIP

The SAFE-T-TIP® nose guard on your bar

 

 

nose prevents rotational kickback.

 

 

 

 

Bar nose contact

Avoid bar nose contact.

Holding saw

Hold saw properly with both hands.

WARNING:

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

SYMBOL MEANING

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death

or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in

death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor

or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may cause property damage.

NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: 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.

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Contents Operators Manual Introduction Table of ContentsImportant Safety Instructions Read ALL Instructions Basic Safety PrecautionsSafety Apparel See Figures 1 KickbackPull Push CUTTING/WORK AreaBattery Safety Understanding Your Chain SAW Safety DevicesCharger Safety Symbol Name Explanation SymbolsSymbol Meaning Features SpecificationsUnpacking ApplicationsScabbard Rear Handle BAR SAFE-T-TIP Chain Battery Pack Hand GuardTrigger Lock Button HEX KEYFront Handle Guard Glossary of TermsOperation Battery Pack and ChargerTo Remove Battery Pack To Install Battery PackBattery Port Pack Latches Chain OIL SystemPreparation for Cutting Starting and Stopping the Chain SAWStarting the Chain SAW Stopping the Chain SAWProper Grip Improper Chain Line Work Area Precautions Basic Cutting ProcedureProper Cutting Stance Tree FellingPlanned Line of Fall Safe Retreat Zone Retreat Zone HingeNotch Approx /3 Diameter Trunk Back CUT Wedge BuckingSee Figures 18 through Notch Back CUT Hinge KickbackLOG Supported AT ONE END Bucking Logs Under StressLOG Supported AT Both Ends Load Finishing CUT 1ST CUTLimbing Types of Cutting UsedOverbucking UnderbuckingSpringpole Springpoles PruningLoad Second CUT First CUT 1/3 Diameter Finishing CUTAssembling BAR and Chain MaintenanceSprocket Washer ChainChain Tensioning Screw See Figures 30 Chain TensionHOW to Sharpen the Cutters Chain MaintenanceLeft Hand Cutters TOP Plate Filing AngleSide Plate Angle Depth Gauge ClearanceGuide BAR Maintenance Reversing the Guide BARSee Figures 41, 42, Mounting SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard MAINTE- NanceSee Figures 42 Mounting Screw Locking Rivet SAFE-T-TIP Tighten 3/4 A TurnBattery Pack Preparation for Recycling Disposal of the Exhausted BatteryTransporting and Storing BatteriesTroubleshooting BAR and Chain CombinationsRecommended BAR and Chain Combinations Page Page Volt Cordless Chain Saw Model No. CS1800