Ryobi CCW180LBC - Cutting Work Area Safety; Safety Device Explanations

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IN THE CUTTING/WORK AREA
 Do not operate a chain saw in a tree, on a ladder,
rooftop or scaffold; this is extremely dangerous.
 Keep ALL children, bystanders, visitors, and
animals out of the work area while starting or
cutting with the chain saw.
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.
 Never start cutting until you have a clear work
area, secure footing, and a planned retreat
path from the falling tree. Cluttered areas invite
injuries.
 Do not expose the chain saw to rain.
 Do not use the chain saw in damp or wet
locations.
Donotusethechainsawnearammableliquids,
gases, or in any type of explosive atmosphere.
 Use extreme caution when cutting small size
brush and saplings, because slender material
may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward
you or pull you off balance.
 When cutting a limb that is under tension, be
alert for spring back so that you will not be struck
whenthetensioninthewoodbersisreleased.
 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.
 Do not use the chain saw for purposes not
intended.
 Store idle chain saw 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, remove battery and place the cover on the
bar and chain or store the chain saw in a carry
case.
 Remove the battery pack from the chain saw
before cleaning, servicing, storing, removing
material from the unit, changing accessories
such as the bar and chain, or when not in use.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHAIN SAW
SAFETY DEVICES
LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN
The rakers (depth gauges) ahead of each cutter
can minimize the force of a kickback reaction by
preventing the cutters from digging in too deeply at
the kickback zone. Only use replacement chain that
isequivalenttooriginalchainorhasbeencertied
as low kickback chain.
As saw chains are sharpened during their useful
life, they lose some of the low kickback qualities
and extra caution should be used.
GUIDE BARS
Generally, guide bars with small radius tips have
somewhat lower kickback potentials.
When making a replacement, be sure to order one
of the Ryobi bars listed for the saw in this operator’s
manual.