Ryobi P548, Operator'S Manual

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6 - English
CHAIN SAW SAFETY WARNINGS
 Check for damaged parts. Check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting, and any other
conditions that may affect its operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in
this manual.

All chain saw service, other than the items listed
in the operation and maintenance sections,
should be performed by your an authorized
service center.

Always maintain a proper stance.

Do not use chain saw if switch does not turn it
on and off. Have defective switch replaced by
an authorized service center.

Do not adapt your powerhead to a bow guide
or use it to power any attachments or devices
not listed for the saw.

Disconnect chain saw from power supply when
not in use, before servicing, and when making
adjustments and changing attachments, such
as saw chain and guard.

Do not cut vines and/or small underbrush.

Do not operate a chain saw in a tree, on a ladder,
rooftop, scaffold, or other unstable support; this
is extremely dangerous.
NOTE:
The size of the work area depends on the
job being performed as well as the size tree or
work piece involved. For example, felling a tree
requires a larger work area than making bucking
cuts.
 Do not force the chain saw. The job can be
performed better and safer at the rate for which
it was intended.

Always use the right product for your application.
The chain saw should be used for cutting wood
only. Never use the chain saw to cut plastic,
masonry or non-wood building materials.

Store chain saw when not charging or when not
in use. Chain saw should be stored in a dry and
high or locked area out of the reach of children.
When storing chain saw place the scabbard on
the bar and chain.

Use this product only with batteries and
chargers listed in tool/appliance/battery pack/
charger correlation supplement 987000-432.

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,
servicing, storing, removing material from the
unit, changing accessories such as the bar and
chain, or when not in use.

Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently
and use them to instruct others who may use
this product. If you loan someone this product,
loan them these instructions also.