Use and Care Manual

7 — English
CHAINSAW SAFETY WARNINGS
GUIDE BARS
Generally, guide bars with small radius tips have somewhat
lower kickback potentials.
When making a replacement, be sure to order one of the
RIDGID bars listed for the saw in this operator’s manual.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use
them to instruct others who may use this product. If you
loan someone this product, loan them these instructions
also.
SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL
SIGNAL
MEANING
DANGER:
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING:
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a hazardous situation, that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE:
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates information considered important, but
not related to a potential injury (e.g. messages relating to property damage).
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
Read Operator’s Manual
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.
Eye, Hearing, and Head Pro-
tection
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to com-
ply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing and head protection
when operating this equipment.
Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Rain Symbol Do not expose to rain.