Ryobi RCS2340B 5133004340 - Инструкция по эксплуатации - Страница 6

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If the power cable becomes damaged, have the product 
serviced by an authorised service centre only.

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Always keep the power cable tidy and away from the 
area of cutting. Apart from the danger of electrocution, 
untidy cables cause falls and trips.

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Do not cut vines and/or small undergrowth (less than 
75 mm in diameter).

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Always hold the chainsaw with both hands during 
operation. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers 
encircling the chainsaw handles. Right hand must be 
on the rear handle and left hand on the front handle.

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Before starting the product, make sure the saw chain is 
not contacting any object.

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Do not modify the product in any way or use it to power 
any attachments or devices not recommended by the 
manufacturer for your saw.

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There should be a first-aid kit containing large 
wound dressings and a means to summon attention 
(e.g., whistle) close to the operator. A larger more 
comprehensive kit should be reasonably nearby.

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Wear a helmet at all times when operating the product. 
A helmet, equipped with mesh visor, can help reduce 
the risk of injury to the face and the head if kickback 
occurs.

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An incorrectly tensioned chain can jump off the guide 
bar and could result in serious injury or fatality. The 
length of chain depends on the temperature. Check the 
tension frequently.

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You should get used to your new chainsaw by making 
simple cuts on securely supported wood. Do this 
whenever you have not operated the saw for some 
time.

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To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting 
moving parts, always stop the motor, apply chain brake, 
and remove the plug from the power outlet. Make sure 
all moving parts have come to a complete stop:

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before leaving the product unattended

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before cleaning or clearing a blockage

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before installing or removing attachments

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before checking, conducting maintenance, or 
working on the product

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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. The operator needs to be aware and in control of 
everything happening in this work area.

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Do not cut with your body in line with the guide bar 
and chain. If you do experience kickback this will help 
prevent the chain coming into contact with your head 
or body.

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Do not use a back-and-forward sawing motion, let the 
chain do the work, keep the chain sharp and don’t try to 
push the chain through the cut.

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Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut. 
Be ready to take on the weight of the saw as it cuts free 
from the wood. Failure to do so could result in possible 
serious personal injury.

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Do not stop the saw in the middle of a cutting operation. 

Keep the saw running until it is already removed from 
the cut. 

Personal protective equipment

Good quality, personal protective equipment as used 
by professionals will help to reduce the risk of injury to 
the operator. The following items should be used when 
operating the product:

Safety helmet

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should comply with EN 397 and be CE marked

Hearing protection

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should comply with EN 352-1 and be CE marked

Eye and face protection

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should be CE marked and comply with EN 166 (for 
safety glasses) or EN 1731 (for mesh visors)

Gloves

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should comply with EN381-7 and be CE marked

Leg protection (chaps)

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should comply with EN381-5, be CE marked and 
provide all-round protection.

Chainsaw safety boots

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should comply with EN ISO 20345:2004 and be 
marked with a shield depicting a chainsaw to show 
compliance with EN 381-3. (Occasional users 
may use steel toe-cap safety boots with protective 
gaiters which conform to EN 381-9 if the ground is 
even and there is little risk of tripping or catching on 
undergrowth)

Chainsaw jackets for upper body protection

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should comply with EN 381-11 and be CE marked

INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING THE PROPER TECH-
NIQUES FOR BASIC FELLING, LIMBING, AND CROSS-
CUTTING

Understanding the forces within the wood

When you understand the directional pressures and 
stresses inside the wood you can reduce the “pinches” or 
at least expect them during your cutting. Tension in the 
wood means the 

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 bers are being pulled apart and if you cut 

in this area, the “kerf” or cut will tend to open as the saw 
goes through. If a log is being supported on a saw horse 
and the end is hanging unsupported over the end, then 
tension is created on the upper surface due to the weight 
of the overhanging log stretching the 

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 bers. Likewise, the 

underside of the log will be in compression and the 

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 bers 

are being pushed together. If a cut is made in this area, the 
kerf will have the tendency to close up during the cut. This 
would pinch the blade.

Felling a tree

See page 273 - 274.

When bucking and felling operations are being performed 
by two or more persons at the same time, the felling 
operations should be separated from the bucking operation 
by a distance of at least twice the height of the tree being 
felled. Trees should not be felled in a manner that would 
endanger any person, strike any utility line or cause any 
property damage. If the tree does make contact with any 
utility line, the company should be noti

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 ed immediately.