Ryobi RY40509 Manual Del Operador página 7

 Do not force the chainsaw. The job can be per-
formed better and safer at the rate for which it
was intended.
 When clearing jammed material or servicing
the unit, make sure all power switches are off
and the battery pack is removed or discon-
nected. Unexpected actuation of the chainsaw
while clearing jammed material or servicing may
result in serious personal injury.
 Always use the right product for your applica-
tion. The chainsaw should be used for cutting
wood only. Never use the chainsaw to cut plas-
tic, masonry or non-wood building materials.
 Store chainsaw when not charging or when not
in use. Chainsaw should be stored in a dry and
high or locked area out of the reach of children.
When storing chainsaw place the scabbard on
the bar and chain.
 Use this product only with batteries and char-
gers listed in tool/appliance/battery pack/char-
ger correlation supplement 988000-842.
 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 chainsaw
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.
CHAINSAW SAFETY WARNINGS
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
chainsaw user, you should take several steps
to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or
injury.
 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 chainsaw 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.
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