Ryobi Outdoor CS1800 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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Fig. 9
TRIGGER LOCK
BUTTON
TRIGGER
WARNING:
Keep body to the left of the chain line. Never
straddle the saw or chain, or lean over past the
chain line.
STARTING THE CHAIN SAW
1. Place the chain saw on a flat bare surface and
make sure no objects or obstructions are in imme-
diate vicinity which could come in contact with the
bar and chain.
2. Press and hold the trigger lock button. This makes
the trigger operational.
3. Press and hold the trigger, release the trigger lock
button and continue to squeeze the trigger for
continued operation.
STOPPING THE CHAIN SAW
1. Release the trigger to stop the chain saw.
2. Upon release of the trigger, the trigger lock button
will be automatically reset to the lock position.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAIN
SAW
See Figure 9.
Fig. 10
This cordless chain saw is not designed for cutting
trees larger than 5 in. (127 mm) in diameter.
This cordless chain saw is designed for limbing and
pruning type cutting, as well as cutting trees up to 5 in.
(127 mm) in diameter only.
Do not attempt to make any cut that would require
removal of the SAFE-T-TIP.
PREPARATION FOR CUTTING
PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES
Figures 10, 11, and 12.
Refer to “Important Safety Instructions” earlier in this
manual for appropriate safety equipment.
1. Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protec-
tion.
2. Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Always keep
your left hand on the front handle and your right
hand on the rear handle so that your body is to the
left of the chain line.
OPERATION
TRIGGER LOCK
BUTTON
TRIGGER