RIDGID R01101 Operator's Manual page 18

OPERATION
To install:
 Place the battery pack in your chainsaw. Align raised rib
on battery pack with groove in chainsaw's battery port.
 Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap in place and that battery pack is secured in chainsaw
before beginning operation.
To remove:
Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress both
sides to release the battery pack from the chainsaw.
NOTICE:
When placing battery pack in your chainsaw, be
sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with groove in
chainsaw's battery port and latches snap in place
properly. Improper assembly of battery pack can
cause damage to internal components.
For complete charging instructions, see the operator's manu-
als for your battery pack and charger.
CHAIN LUBRICATION SYSTEM
See Figure 7.
NOTICE:
Remove battery pack from unit. Fill oil tank with
bar and chain lubricant (not provided) before start-
ing the chainsaw. Failure to lubricate the chain will
cause damage to the bar and chain.
 Use bar and chain lubricant (not provided) that is formu-
lated to perform over a wide temperature range with no
dilution required.
NOTE: Do not use dirty, used or otherwise contaminated
oils. Damage may occur to the bar or chain.
 Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the tank.
 Check and fill the oil tank when battery is recharged, or
as needed.
NOTE: It is normal for lubricant to seep from the saw when
not in use. To prevent seepage, empty the oil tank after each
use. When storing the unit for a long period of time (three
months or longer) be sure the chain is lightly lubricated; this
will prevent rust on the chain and bar sprocket.
NOTICE:
Before each use, check to make sure that the
chain is properly tensioned. A cold chain is cor-
rectly tensioned when there is no slack on the
underside of the guide bar, the chain is snug, and
it can be turned by hand without binding. During
normal saw operation, the temperature of the chain
increases. The drive links of a correctly tensioned
warm chain will hang approximately .050 in. out
of the bar groove. See the Adjusting the Chain
Tension instructions in the Maintenance section of
this manual to properly adjust the chain tension.
OPERATING THE CHAIN BRAKE
See Figures 8 - 9
Check the operating condition of the chain brake prior to
each use.
 Using the back of your left hand, engage the chain brake
by pushing the chain brake lever/front hand guard toward
the bar while the chain is rotating rapidly.
 Reset the chain brake back into the RUN position by
grasping the top of the chain brake lever/front hand guard
and pulling toward the front handle until you hear a click.
WARNING:
If the chain brake does not stop the chain imme-
diately, or if the chain brake/front hand guard will
not stay in the run position without assistance,
take the saw to an authorized service center for
repair prior to use.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAINSAW
See Figure 10.
WARNING:
Keep body to the left of the chain line. Never
straddle the saw or chain, or lean over past the
chain line. Improper operation of the chainsaw
could result in serious personal injury.
Starting the chainsaw:
 Slide 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 chainsaw:
 Release the switch trigger to stop the chainsaw.
 Upon release of the switch trigger, the lock-out button
will be automatically reset to the lock position.
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