Ryobi P542 - Manual (Page 12)

12 - English
OPERATION
STARTING AND STOPPING THE cHAIN
SAW
See Figure 7.
WARNING:
Keep body to the left of the chain line. Never
straddle the saw or chain, or lean over past the
chain line.
Starting the chain saw:

Place the chain saw on a flat bare surface and
make sure no objects or obstructions are in
immediate vicinity which could come in contact
with the bar and chain.
 Press and hold the lock-out button. This makes
the switch trigger operational.
 Press and hold the switch trigger, release the
lock-out button and continue to squeeze the
switch trigger for continued operation.
Stopping the chain saw:

Release the switch trigger to stop the chain
saw.
 Upon release of the switch trigger, the lock-out
button will be automatically reset to the lock
position.
This cordless chain saw is not designed for cutting
trees larger than 5 in. in diameter.
This cordless chain saw is designed for limbing
and pruning type cutting, as well as cutting trees
up to 5 in. in diameter only.
PREPARATION FOR cUTTING
PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES
See Figures 8 - 10.
Refer to Important SaFety InStructIonS
earlier in this manual for appropriate safety equip-
ment.

Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and
protection.
 Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Always
keep your left hand on the front handle and your
right hand on the rear handle so that your body
is to the left of the chain line.
Fig. 7
LOCK-OUT
BUTTON
SwITCH
TRIGGER
LOCK-OUT BUTTON
SwITCH
TRIGGER