Specific Safety Rules - Ryobi RCS4240B Mode D'emploi

your body. When transporting the chainsaw, use the
appropriate guide bar scabbard.
■ Do not operate a chainsaw that is damaged,
improperly adjusted, or not completely and
securely assembled. Be sure that the saw chain
stops moving when the throttle control trigger is
released.
■ Turn off the engine before putting the chainsaw
down. Do not leave the engine running unattended.
As an additional safety precaution, apply the chain
brake before putting down the saw.
■ 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 under tension, be alert for
spring-back so that you will not be struck when
the tension in the wood fibres is released.
■ Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of lubricant
or fuel mixture.
■ Operate the chainsaw only in well ventilated areas.
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a
colorless, odorless gas. Exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas.
■ Do not operate a chainsaw in a tree unless you
have been specifically trained to do so.
■ Do not cut from a ladder, this is extremely
dangerous.
■ All chainsaw service, other than the items in the
operator's manual
should be performed by competent chainsaw
service personnel.
If improper tools are used to
remove the flywheel or clutch, or if an improper tool is
used to hold the flywheel in order to remove the clutch,
structural damage to the flywheel could occur which
could subsequently cause the flywheel to burst and
serious injury could result.
■ Always have a fire extinguisher available when
using chainsaw.
■ Use only the replacement guide bars and low
kickback chains specified for your saw.
WARNING
The risk of kickback may increase if non-approved
guide bar and chain combinations are used. Refer to
technical specifications for qualified replacement guide
bar and chain combinations.
■ Do not adapt your powerhead to a bow guide or use
it to power any attachments or devices not listed for
your saw.
English (Original instructions)
maintenance instructions,
■ Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently
and use to instruct other users. If you loan someone
this tool, loan them these instructions also.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

The warnings, labels, and instructions found in this
section of the operator's manual are for your safety.
Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious
personal injury.
■ Do not cut vines and/or small undergrowth (less than
76 mm (3 inch) in diameter).
■ Silencer surfaces are very hot during and after
operation of the chainsaw; keep all body parts
away from the silencer. Serious burns may occur if
contact is made with the silencer.
■ Always hold the chainsaw with both hands when
the engine is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs
and fingers encircling the chainsaw handles.
■ Never let anyone use your chainsaw who has not
received adequate instructions in its proper use.
■ This applies to rentals as well as privately owned
saws.
■ Before you start the engine, make sure the saw
chain is not contacting any object.
■ Wear close-fitting clothing. Always wear heavy, long
trousers, boots, and gloves. Do not wear jewellery,
shorts, sandals, or go barefoot. Do not wear loose
fitting clothing, which could be drawn into the engine or
catch the chain or undergrowth. Wear overalls, jeans,
or leggings made of cut-resistant material or ones that
contain cut-resistant inserts. Secure hair so that it is
above shoulder level.
■ Wear non-slip safety footwear and heavy-duty
gloves to improve your grip and to protect your
hands.
■ Wear eye protection which is marked to comply
with EN 166 as well as head, hearing protection
when operating this equipment.
■ Keep bystanders and animals out of the work
area. Do not allow other persons to be nearby during
starting or cutting with the chainsaw.
NOTE: The size of the work area depends on the job
being performed as well as the size of the tree or work
piece involved. For example, felling a tree requires a
larger work area than making other cuts, i.e., bucking
cuts etc.
■ Follow the sharpening
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WARNING
and maintenance