Ryobi OPP1850, Original Instructions Manual

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■ injury caused by kickback or sudden and unforeseen
movement of the guide bar
■ injury caused by ejected parts of the saw chain
■ injury caused by thrown-off parts of the workpiece
(wood chips and splinters)
■ injury caused by dust and particles
■ injury caused by skin contact with the lubricant or oil
RISK REDUCTION
It has been reported that vibrations from handheld tools
may contribute to a condition called Raynaud’s Syndrome.
Symptoms may include tingling, numbness and blanching
of the fingers, usually apparent upon exposure to cold.
Hereditary factors, exposure to cold and dampness, diet,
smoking and work practices are all thought to contribute to
the development of these symptoms. There are measures
that can be taken by the operator to possibly reduce the
effects of vibration:
■ Keep your body warm in cold weather. When operating
the product, wear gloves to keep the hands and wrists
warm. It is reported that cold weather is a major factor
contributing to Raynaud’s Syndrome.
■ After each period of operation, exercise to increase
blood circulation.
■ Take frequent work breaks. Limit the amount of
exposure per day.
If you experience any of the symptoms of this condition,
immediately discontinue use and see your physician.
WARNING
Injuries may be caused, or aggravated, by prolonged
use of a tool. When using any tool for prolonged periods,
ensure you take regular breaks.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
■ Pruner attachment x 1
■ Rear handle with pole assembly x 1
■ Manual x 1
■ Scabbard x 1
■ Shoulder strap x 1
■ Oil x 1
■ Allen wrench x 1
SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT
Safety alert
Read the instruction manual.
Do not expose to rain or damp
conditions.
10m
Electrical hazard. Keep at least 10
m away from the overhead electric-
powered lines.
Beware of thrown or flying objects. Keep
all bystanders at least 15 m away.
Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective
gloves when handling the pole pruner
and the blade.
Wear slip-resistant foot wear.
Appropriate ear, eye, and head
protection must be worn.
Regulatory compliance mark
Moving direction of the chain
Pull: Quick release tab
Waste electrical products should not
be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist.
Check with your Local Authority or
retailer for recycling advice.
Always Check
That The Chain Is
Correctly Before
Tensioned
Every Use
3-4 mm
Refer to user
manual for full
chain tensioning
instructions
ENSURE CORRECT
CHAIN TENSIONING
Before use, the chain should only
pull away from the bar 3mm –
4mm. If applied too tight the chain
may not function correctly, resulting
in damage. If using the pruner for
an extended period, monitor the
tensioning every 10 minutes.
Chain tensioning labels
The following signal words and meanings are intended to
explain the levels of risk associated with the product:
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
(Without Safety Alert Symbol)
Indicates a situation that may result
in property damage.
SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL
Parts or accessories sold separately