Operation - Ryobi RY40503 Manuel D'utilisation

WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories not recommended for use with this
product. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condi-
tion leading to possible 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 this product to
make you careless. Remember that a careless
fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict seri-
ous injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 as well as
head and hearing protection when operating
this equipment. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes and other
possible serious injuries.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause
serious personal injury, always remove the bat-
tery pack from the product when assembling
parts.

OPERATION

WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories
not recommended by the manufacturer of this
product. The use of attachments or accessories
not recommended can result in serious personal
injury.
WARNING:
Never fell a tree or cut a log or limb that has a
diameter greater that the length of the guide
bar. Only properly trained professionals should
perform these cuts. Performing these types of
cuts can cause an accident and result in death
or serious personal injury.
NOTICE:
Before each use, inspect the entire product
for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as
screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely
all fasteners and caps and do not operate this
product until all missing or damaged parts are
replaced. Please contact customer service or a
qualified service center for assistance.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the following purposes:
 Limbing and pruning branches from trees
 Felling small trees
 Bucking the fallen tree into shorter lengths
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