Starting And Stopping; Preparation For Cutting - Ryobi P2508 Manuel D'utilisation

WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove
the battery pack and keep hands clear of the
lock-out button when carrying or transporting
the tool.
For complete charging instructions, see the opera-
tor's manuals for your battery pack and charger.

STARTING AND STOPPING

See Figures 5 - 6.
To start the motor:
 Hold the pole saw as shown and ensure that you
are well away from anything that may contact
the blade.
 Press and hold the trigger lock-out.
 Depress the switch trigger.
To stop the motor:
 Release the trigger to stop the pole saw. Upon
release of the trigger, the trigger lock will auto-
matically reset to the locked position.

PREPARATION FOR CUTTING

See Figures 7 - 8.
 Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and
protection.
 Check chain tension and adjust if necessary.
Refer to Adjusting the Chain Tension in the
Maintenance section.
 Maintain a proper grip on the unit whenever the
motor is running. Use your right hand to firmly
grip the rear handle while your left hand has a
firm grip on the pole shaft.
 Hold unit firmly with both hands. Always keep
your left hand on the pole shaft and your right
hand on the rear handle, so your body is to the
left of the chain line. Never use a left-handed
(cross-handed) grip, or any stance that places
your body or arm across the chain line.
 Never stand directly under the limb you are cut-
ting.
 Be certain the collars are fully tightened before
operating equipment; check them periodically
for tightness during use to avoid serious injury.
OPERATION
FIRST CUT
1/4 DIAMETER
BASIC CUTTING PROCEDURE
Follow the steps below to prevent damage to tree
or shrub bark. Do not use a back-and-forth saw-
ing motion.
 Make a shallow first cut (1/4 of limb diameter)
on the underside of the limb close to the main
limb or trunk.
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LOAD
SECOND CUT
FINAL
CUT
CUTTING GUIDE
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
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