Ryobi RY10520 Operating the Chain Brake, Starting the Engine, See Figures 4, See Figures 6

OPERATION

OPERATING THE CHAIN BRAKE

See Figures 4 - 5.

Check the operating condition of the chain brake prior to each use.

nEngage the chain brake by rotating your left hand around the front handle, allowing the back of your hand to push the chain brake lever/hand guard toward the bar while the chain is rotating rapidly. Be sure to maintain both hands on the saw handles at all times.

nReset the chain brake back into the RUN posi- tion by grasping the top of the chain brake lever/hand guard and pulling toward the front handle until you hear a click.

WARNING:

If the chain brake does not stop the chain immediately, or if the chain brake will not stay in the run position without assistance, take the saw to an authorized service center for repair prior to use.

STARTING THE ENGINE

See Figures 6 - 11.

Starting the product differs depending on whether the engine is cold or warm.

WARNING:

BRAKE

POSITION

Fig. 4

RUN

POSITION

Fig. 5

STARTER

GRIP

Keep your body to the left of the chain line. Never straddle the saw or chain, or lean over past the chain line.

nPlace the chain saw on level ground and ensure that no objects or obstructions are in the imme- diate vicinity that could come in contact with the bar and chain.

nHold the front handle firmly with your left hand and put your right foot onto the base of the rear handle.

To start a cold engine:

n Set the ignition switch to the RUN (  I  ) posi-

IGNITION

SWITCH IN THE RUN POSITION

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

tion.

n Make sure the chain brake is in the run position

by pulling back on the lever/hand guard.

n Fully press and release the primer bulb 7 times.

nPull choke lever all the way out to FULL CHOKE position.

nWhen the temperature is above 50°F, pull the starter grip until the engine attempts to start, but no more than 3 times. When the temperature is

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