Switch, LOCK-OFF Lever, LOCK-ON Button

FEATURES

SWITCH

See Figure 2.

Your saw is equipped with an On/Off Switch for starting and stopping the engine. You must slide the switch forward to the ON (I) position in order to allow for the engine to be started when pulling starter rope. Slide the switch back to OFF (0) position to stop engine.

LOCK-OFF LEVER

See Figure 2.

Your saw is also equipped with a Lock-Off Lever to prevent accidental depression of the switch trigger. You must depress the lock-off lever in order to depress the switch trigger when starting saw.

LOCK-ON BUTTON

See Figure 2.

Your saw is equipped with a lock-onfeature, which is convenient when continuous cutting for extended periods of time is required. To lock-on, depress the lock-off lever, depress the switch trigger, push in and hold the lock-on button located on the side of the handle, then release switch trigger. Release "lock-on" button and your saw will continue running.

To release the lock, depress the switch trigger and release it. DO NOT lock the trigger on heavy jobs where your saw may have to be stopped quickly.

WARNING:

When using your saw with the switch lock-on, keep your finger near the trigger and be prepared to disengage the "lock-on" feature at all times. Failure to do so could result in loss of control leading to possible serious injury.

If you have the "lock-on" feature engaged during use and your saw runs out of gasoline, disengage the "lock-on" feature immediately.

WARNING:

Before connecting your saw to power supply source, always check to be sure it is not in "Lock-on" position (depress and release switch trigger). Failure to do so could result in accidental starting of saw resulting in possible serious injury. Also, do not lock the trigger on jobs where your saw may need to be stopped suddenly.

VARIABLE SPEED

See Figure 2.

Operator control and adjustment of speed and power is controlled by the switch trigger. The speed and power of your saw can be increased or decreased by the amount of switch trigger depression.

		ON (I)
	LOCK-ON	OFF (O)
	BUTTON	OFF (O)
	BUTTON
		STOP

ON/OFF

SWITCH

STOP

LOCK-OFF

LEVER

TO		SWITCH
TO		TRIGGER
DECREASE	TO	TRIGGER
DECREASE

	INCREASE	Fig. 2

WARNING:

The engine of your saw should never be running when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing blades, when cleaning, or when not in use. Stopping the saw's engine and letting it cool will prevent accidental contact with the blade, muffler, etc. that could cause serious injury. Disconnect the spark plug to make sure the saw will not start.

BLADE SELECTION

To obtain the best performance from your saw it is important to select a specific blade for the particular application and type of material you wish to cut. By doing this you will get a smoother faster cut and prolong blade life. Replacement blades for this saw are available from your nearest Ryobi dealer.

NO. 51

NO. 52

NO. 53

Fig. 3

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