Ryobi P25013 Manuel D'utilisation page 9

of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
„ Do not operate a pruning saw with one hand! Use a firm
grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the pruning saw
handles. Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystand-
ers, or any combination of these persons may result from
one-handed operation. A pruning saw is intended for
two-handed use.
„ Guard against electric shock – Avoid body contact with
grounded surfaces such as metal pipes and wire fences.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body
is grounded.
„ Do not operate a pruning saw that is damaged, improp-
erly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled.
Chain should slow to a stop when the switch trigger is
released. If the chain continues to turn after the switch
trigger has been released, have the unit serviced by an
authorized service center.
„ Check for damaged parts. Check for alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mount-
ing, and any other conditions that may affect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized service center un-
less otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.
„ All pruning saw service, other than the items listed in
the operation and maintenance sections, should be per-
formed by an authorized service center.
„ Always maintain a proper stance.
„ Do not use pruning saw if switch does not turn it on and
off. Have switch replaced by an authorized service center.
„ Do not adapt your power head to a bow guide or use it to
power any attachments or devices not listed for the saw.
„ Disconnect pruning saw from power supply when not in
use, before servicing, and when making adjustments and
changing attachments, such as saw chain and guard.
„ Do not cut vines and/or small underbrush.
„ Do not operate a pruning saw in a tree, on a ladder, roof-
top, scaffold, or other unstable support; this is extremely
dangerous.
„ 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.
„ Do not force the pruning 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
pruning saw should be used for cutting wood only. Never
use the pruning saw to cut plastic, masonry or non-wood
building materials.
„ Store pruning saw when not charging or when not in use.
Pruning saw should be stored in a dry and high or locked
PRUNING SAW SAFETY WARNINGS
area out of the reach of children. When storing pruning
saw place the scabbard on the bar and chain.
„ Use this product only with batteries and chargers listed in
tool/appliance/battery pack/charger correlation supple-
ment 987000-432.
„ Battery operated units do not have to be plugged into an
electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating
condition. Be aware of possible hazards even when unit
is not operating.
„ Remove the battery pack from the pruning saw when not
charging and before cleaning, servicing, storing, removing
material from the unit, changing accessories such as the
bar and chain, or when not in use.
„ Never use water or any liquids to clean or rinse off your
product and do not expose the product to rain or wet
conditions. Store indoors in a dry area. Corrosive liquids,
water, and chemicals can enter the product's electronic
components and/or battery compartment and damage
electronic components and/or the battery pack, which
can result in a short circuit, increased risk of fire, and seri-
ous personal injury. Remove any buildup of dirt and debris
by wiping the product clean with a dry cloth occasionally.
KICKBACK
See Figures 2 - 4.
WARNING
Kickback may occur when the moving chain contacts an
object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or
when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the
cut. Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the guide
bar can cause the chain to dig into the object and stop the
chain for an instant. The result is a lightning fast, reverse
reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back toward
the operator. If the saw chain is pinched along the top of
the guide bar, the guide bar can be driven rapidly back
toward the operator. Either of these reactions can cause
loss of saw control which can result in serious injury. Do
not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into the
saw. As a pruning saw user, you should take several steps
to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
„ The following precautions should be followed to
minimize kickback:
• Always grip the saw firmly with both hands. Hold the
saw firmly with both hands when the unit is running.
Place your right hand on the rear handle and your
left hand on the front handle with your thumbs and
fingers encircling the pruning saw handles. A firm grip
together with a stiff left arm will help you maintain
control of the saw if kickback occurs.
• Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is
free from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the
guide bar contact a log, branch, fence, or any other
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