Ryobi RCS1935, Original Instructions Manual

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Use extreme caution when cutting brush and 
saplings.

 The slender material may catch the saw 

chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off 
balance.

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Carry the chainsaw by the front handle with the 
chainsaw switched off and away from your body. 
When transporting or storing the chainsaw always 
fit the guide bar cover.

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with the moving saw chain.

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Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning 
and changing accessories.

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Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and 
grease.

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of control.

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Cut wood only. Do not use chainsaw for purposes 
not intended. For example: do not use chainsaw 
for cutting plastic, masonry or non-wood building 
materials.

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than intended could result in a hazardous situation.

Causes and operator prevention of kickback:

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touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches 
the saw chain in the cut.
Tip contact in some cases may cause a sudden reverse 

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operator.

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Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of 
the saw which could result in serious personal injury. Do 
not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your 

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operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by 

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Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers 
encircling the chainsaw handles, with both hands 
on the saw and position your body and arm to allow 
you to resist kickback forces.

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be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are 

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Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder 
height. 

This helps prevent unintended tip contact and 

enables better control of the chainsaw in unexpected 
situations.

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Only use replacement bars and chains specified 
by the manufacturer.

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Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and 
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.

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ADDITIONAL CHAINSAW SAFETY WARNINGS

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when operating the product the first time.

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properly fitted and are in good condition.

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to be physically fit. The operator should be alert, have 
good vision, mobility, balance and manual dexterity. If 
there is any doubt, do not operate the chainsaw.

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Do not start using the product until you have a clear 

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away from the falling tree.

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Beware of the emission of lubricant mist and saw dust. 

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Electric power should be supplied via a residual current 

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If the power cable becomes damaged, you must return 
the machine to an authorised service centre for repair 
or replacement.

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area of cutting. Apart from the danger of electrocution, 
untidy cables cause falls and trips.

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Always hold the chainsaw with both hands when 
operating the saw. 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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contacting any object.

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

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wound dressings and a means to summon attention 

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The operator may be tempted to remove the helmet if 

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remember the helmet, particularly with the mesh visor, 
can help reduce the potential for injury to the face and 

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An incorrectly tensioned chain can jump off the guide 
bar and could result in serious injury or fatality. The 

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simple cuts on securely supported wood. Do this 
whenever you have not operated the saw for some 
time.

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leaving the product unattended