User manual RYOBI CS1800

[. . . ] OPERATOR'S MANUAL 18 VOLT CORDLESS CHAIN SAW MODEL NO. CS1800 Your new cordless chain saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, the saw will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. Thank you for buying a Ryobi product. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents / Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 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. CHAIN LINE Fig. 12 WARNING: Do not operate the throttle 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. PROPER GRIP IMPROPER GRIP Fig. 11 16 OPERATION PROPER CUTTING STANCE See Figure 13. Weight should be balanced with both feet on solid ground. Keep left arm with elbow locked in a "straight arm" position to withstand any kickback force. Your body should always be to the left of the chain line. Thumb should be on underside of handlebar. CHAIN LINE STRAIGHT ARM POSITION BASIC CUTTING PROCEDURE Practice cutting a few small logs using the following technique to get the "feel" of using your saw before you begin a major sawing operation. Take the proper stance in front of the wood with the saw off. Squeeze the trigger and let the chain accelerate to full speed before entering the cut. Begin cutting with the saw against the log. Keep the unit running the entire time you are cutting, maintain a steady speed. Allow the chain to cut for you; exert only light downward pressure. If you force the cut, damage to the bar, chain, or unit can result. Release the trigger as soon as the cut is completed, allowing the chain to stop. If you run the saw without a cutting load, unnecessary wear can occur to the chain, bar, and unit. Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut. 13 Always cut with both feet on solid ground to prevent being pulled off balance. Do not cut above chest height, as a saw held higher is difficult to control against kickback forces. Do not fell trees near electrical wires or buildings. [. . . ] Always place the guide bar scabbard on the bar and chain before storing or transporting the chain saw. Use caution to avoid the sharp teeth of the chain. Clean the chain saw thoroughly before storing. Store the chain saw indoors, in a dry place that is locked and/or inaccessible to children. [. . . ]