Ryobi P541 manuel dutilisation Chain Oil System, Preparation for Cutting Proper Grip on Handles

OPERATION

Chain Oil System

See Figure 7.

Use Ryobi Bar and Chain Lubricant. It is formu- lated to perform over a wide temperature range with no dilution required.

NOTE: Do not use dirty, used or otherwise con- taminated oils. Damage may occur to the bar or chain.

Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the tank.

Check and fill the oil tank when battery is recharged, or as needed.

Depress the oil tank cap several times to pump the oil to the chain before starting the saw.

Depress the oil tank cap every 20-30 seconds while cutting to keep the chain lubricated.

NOTE: It is normal for oil to seep from the saw when not in use. To prevent seepage, empty the oil tank after each use. When storing the unit for a long period of time (three months or longer) be sure the chain is lightly lubricated; this will prevent rust on the chain and bar sprocket.

button will be automatically reset to the lock position.

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

This cordless chain saw is designed for limbing and pruning type cutting, as well as cutting trees up to 5 in. 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 9 - 11.

Refer to Important Safety Instructions earlier in this manual for appropriate safety equip- ment.

Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.

Hold 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.

STARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAIN	WARNING:
SAW
	Never use a left-handed (cross-handed) grip,
See Figure 8.
	or any stance which would place your body or
WARNING:	arm across the chain line.
Keep body to the left of the chain line. Never	 Maintain a proper grip on the saw whenever
straddle the saw or chain, or lean over past the	the unit is running. The fingers should encircle
chain line.	the handle and the thumb is wrapped under the
Starting the chain saw:	handlebar. This grip is least likely to be broken
	(by a kickback or other sudden reaction of the
 Place the chain saw on a flat bare surface and	saw). Any grip in which the thumb and fingers
make sure no objects or obstructions are in	are on the same side of the handle, is danger-
immediate vicinity which could come in contact	ous because a slight kick of the saw can cause
with the bar and chain.	loss of control.
 Press and hold the trigger lock-out button. This	WARNING:
makes the trigger operational.
 Press and hold the trigger, release the trigger	Do not operate the throttle trigger with your left
lock-out button and continue to squeeze the
	hand and hold the front handle with your right
trigger for continued operation.
	hand. Never allow any part of your body to be
Stopping the chain saw:
	in the chain line while operating a saw.

Release the trigger to stop the chain saw.

Upon release of the trigger, the trigger lock-out

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