Operation - RIDGID R01101 Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY
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 condition
leading to possible serious personal injury.

OPERATION

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 chainsaw by the insulated rear handle or lay it
down and away from you in a safe manner. Discon-
nect 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 chainsaw, or live
electric cords or lines will result in death by elec-
trocution, 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 serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with
hearing and head protection. Failure to do so could
result in objects being thrown into your eyes result-
ing in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product.
The use of attachments or accessories not recom-
mended can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause
serious personal injury, always remove the battery
pack from the product when assembling parts.
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 an authorized service
center for assistance.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the following purposes:
 Basic limbing, felling, and woodcutting
TO INSTALL/REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 6.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from your tool when
you are assembling parts, making adjustments,
cleaning, carrying, transporting or when not in
use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental
starting that could cause serious personal injury.
NOTE: To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the
battery pack and keep hands clear of the lock-out button
when carrying or transporting the tool.
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