Ryobi RY52014 manual Operation, Preparation for Cutting, See Figures 5

ASSEMBLY

FILLING TANK

Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamina- tion.

Loosen fuel cap slowly. Rest the cap on a clean surface.

Carefully pour fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage.

Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the gasket.

Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten. Wipe up any fuel spillage.

NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new engine after first use.

WARNING:

Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least 30 ft. from refueling site before starting the engine. Do not smoke!

OPERATION

WARNING:

Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care- less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields, a hard hat, and safety shoes when operating tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.

WARNING:

Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom- mended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

To avoid kickback, binding of the saw bar, and possible injury, never cut limbs that the pruner does not reach when supported by the shoulder strap.

APPLICATIONS You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:

Limbing

Pruning

PREPARATION FOR CUTTING

See Figures 5 - 8.

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

� Maintain a proper grip on the unit whenever the engine is running. Use your right hand to firmly grip the rear handle while your left hand has a firm grip on the front handle.

� Hold unit firmly with both hands. Always keep your left hand on the front handle and your right hand on the rear handle, so your body is to the left of the chain line. Never use a left-handed (cross-handed) grip, or any stance that places your body or arm across the chain line.

� Never stand directly under the limb you are cutting.

� Always wear shoulder strap for increased safety and to support the pruner.

Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating equipment; check it periodically for tightness during use to avoid serious injury.

BASIC CUTTING PROCEDURE

Follow the steps below to prevent damage to tree or shrub bark. Do not use a back-and-forth sawing motion.

Accelerate the engine to full throttle just before entering the cut by squeezing the throttle trigger. Keep the engine at full throttle the entire time you are cutting.

Make a shallow first cut (1/4 of limb diameter) on the underside of the limb close to the main limb or trunk.

Make a second cut from the top side of the limb outboard from the first cut.

Make a final cut close to trunk.

LOAD SECOND CUT

FIRST CUT 1/4 DIAMETER

FINAL CUT

Fig. 5

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