Ryobi RY43006 Preparation For Cutting, Operation, Proper Grip On Handles, See Figures, Chain Line

OPERATION

PREPARATION FOR CUTTING

PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES

See Figures 9 - 11.

Refer to “General Safety Rules” earlier in this manual for appropriate safety equipment.

nWear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.

nHold 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.

WARNING:

Never use a left-handed (cross-handed) grip, or any stance which would place your body or arm across the chain line.

nMaintain a proper grip on the saw whenever the unit is running. The fingers should encircle the handle and the thumb is wrapped under the handlebar. This grip is least likely to be broken (by a kickback or other sudden reaction of the saw). Any grip in which the thumb and fingers are on the same side of the handle, is dangerous because a slight kick of the saw can cause loss of control.

WARNING:

Do not operate the switch trigger with your left hand and hold the front handle with your right hand. Never allow any part of your body to be in the chain line while operating a saw.

FRONT

HANDLE

REAR
HANDLE	Fig. 9

Fig. 10

CHAIN LINE

Fig. 11

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