Operation - Ryobi RY3818 Manuel D'utilisation

WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing, do not
operate this tool until the parts are replaced.
Use of this product with damaged or missing
parts could result in serious personal injury.
DANGER:
Never cut near power lines, electric cords, or
other electric sources. If bar and chain jams
on any electrical cord or line, DO NOT TOUCH
THE BAR OR CHAIN! THEY CAN BECOME
ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS.
Continue to hold the chain saw by the insulated
rear handle or lay it down and away from you in
a safe manner. Disconnect the electrical service
to the damaged line or cord before attempting
to free the bar and chain from the line or cord.
Contact with the bar, chain, other conductive
parts of the chain saw, or live electric cords or
lines will result in death by electrocution, electric
shock, or serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of
a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Muffler surfaces are very hot during and after
operation of the chain saw; keep all body parts
away from the muffler. Serious burns can occur
if contact is made with the muffler.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create
accessories not recommended for use with
this tool. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condi-
tion leading to possible serious personal injury.
NOTE: The chain saw has been fully factory tested.
It is normal to find some slight lubricant residue
on the saw. Read and remove all hang tags and
store with the Operator's Manual.

OPERATION

WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with
hearing and head protection. Failure to do so
could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes and other possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this tool.
The use of attachments or accessories not rec-
ommended can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
This product is equipped with a spark arrestor
that has been evaluated by the USDA Forest
Service; however, product users must comply
with Federal, State, and local fire prevention
regulations. Check with appropriate authori-
ties. Contact customer service or a qualified
service center to purchase a replacement spark
arrestor.
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