Ryobi RY40507 Manual Del Operador página 7

 Battery operated units do not have to be
plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they
are always in operating condition. Be aware
of possible hazards even when unit is not
operating.
 Remove the battery pack from the chain saw
when not charging and before cleaning, servic-
ing, storing, removing material from the unit,
changing accessories such as the bar and
chain, or when not in use.
 Never use water or any liquids to clean or rinse
off your product and do not expose the product
to rain or wet conditions. Store indoors in a dry
area. Corrosive liquids, water, and chemicals
can enter the product's electronic components
and/or battery compartment and damage elec-
tronic components and/or the battery pack,
which can result in a short circuit, increased risk
of fire, and serious personal injury. Remove any
buildup of dirt and debris by wiping the product
clean with a dry cloth occasionally.
KICKBACK
See Figures 1 - 3.
WARNING:
Kickback may occur when the moving chain
contacts an object at the upper portion of the
tip of the guide bar or when the wood closes in
and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Contact
at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar
can cause the chain to dig into the object and
stop the chain for an instant. The result is a
lightning fast, reverse reaction which kicks the
guide bar up and back toward the operator. If
the saw chain is pinched along the top of the
guide bar, the guide bar can be driven rapidly
back toward the operator. Either of these reac-
tions can cause loss of saw control which can
result in serious injury. Do not rely exclusively
upon the safety devices built into the saw. As a
chain saw user, you should take several steps
to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or
injury.
CHAIN SAW SAFETY WARNINGS
 The following precautions should be followed
to minimize kickback:
• Always grip the saw firmly with both hands.
Hold the saw firmly with both hands when
the unit is running. Place your right hand on
the rear handle and your left hand on the
front handle with your thumbs and fingers
encircling the chain saw handles. A firm grip
together with a stiff left arm will help you main-
tain control of the saw if kickback occurs.
• Make sure that the area in which you are cut-
ting is free from obstructions. Do not let the
nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch,
fence, or any other obstruction that could be
hit while you are operating the saw.
• Always cut with the unit running at full speed.
Fully squeeze the throttle trigger and maintain
a steady cutting speed.
• Use replacement parts such as low kick-
back chain, chain brakes and special guide
bars that reduce the risks associated with
rotational kickback. Use only the replacement
guide bars and low kickback chains specified
by the manufacturer for the saw.
 With a basic understanding of kickback, you
can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise.
Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.
 Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times.
 Do not cut above chest height or overreach
when cutting. Do not let the nose of the guide
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