RidgeLine 97006 User manual

*Actual product may vary slightly
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Observe all safety information to protect yourself and others. Failure to observe the instructions may result in property
damage and/or personal injury. Please keep instructions for future reference.
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57CC GAS CHAINSAW
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including LEAD,
CADMIUM and Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), which are known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For
more information go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
97007:
57CC 18” & 22” GAS CHAINSAW
97006:
57CC 22" GAS CHAINSAW
97006:
57CC 22" G

IMPORTANT!
When using equipment, a few safety precautions must be observed to avoid
injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating manual with due
care. Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the information is available
at all times. If you give the equipment to any other person, give them
these operating instructions as well. We accept no liability for damage
or accidents which arise due to non-observance of these instructions
and the safety information herein.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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SAFETY WARNINGS
IMPORTANT!
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
1. Petrol powered chain saw safety warnings
1. This product is dangerous if used carelessly or incorrectly and can cause
serious or even fatal injuries.
2. Read all instructions carefully. When using petrol powered products, always
follow stated safety precautions to reduce the risk of serious personal injury
and/or damage to the product.
3. The product should only be operated by those who have read and understood
all safety and operating instructions in this manual. Local regulations can
restrict the age of the operator.
4. Keep your work area free from pets, animals, children and bystanders.
5. Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories.
Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or increase the
chance for kickback. It may cause the chain to snap, which could lead to
serious or even fatal injuries.
6. Running this product in a confined or badly ventilated area can result in death
due to asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning. The product is for outdoor
use only.
7. Take extreme care in wet and freezing weather conditions. Do not work in
rain, windy or stormy weather.
8. Do wear a face and breathing mask. The use of this product can generate
exhaust gases, lubrication oil mist and saw dust containing chemicals known
to cause respiratory damage.
9. Do use safety steel toe capped footwear, sturdy cut retardant snug-fitting
protective clothing, protective gloves, eye, hearing and head protection
devices.
10. Do always visually check the product before use.
11. Do not attempt to tackle any job that you are not adequately trained for.
12. Do not allow other persons to be near when starting or cutting with the
product.
13. Keep bystanders and animals at least 15 metres out of the work area.
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14. Do not operate the product if it has faulty safety equipment or damaged parts!
15. Do not under any circumstances modify the product. Modifications can result
in serious personal injury or death.
16. Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a
planned retreat path from the falling tree.
17. All product servicing & maintenance, other than the items listed in the user
manual, safety and maintenance instructions, should be performed by an
authorised service centre.
18. A first time user should have practical instruction in the use of the product and
protective equipment from an experienced operator.
19. National regulation can restrict the use of the product.
2. Clothing and protective equipment
1. Do secure long hair so that it is above shoulder level.
2. Do not wear loose fitting clothing or jewelry as this could be drawn into the
engine, catch the chain or undergrowth.
3. Use the following safety clothing and protective equipment when operating
the product:
xHelmet with visor and neck guard
xHearing protectors
xBreathing mask
xGloves with approved saw protection
xProtective leggings with approved saw protection
xSlip-resistant steel toe cap boots with approved saw protection
xFirst Aid kit in case of injury
3. Fuel handling
1. Always switch the product off, disconnect the spark plug connector and let the
product cool down, before refuelling it. Fuel and fuel vapour are highly
flammable. Take care when handling fuel. Never smoke when you are
refuelling the product. Do not refuel the product, if there is an open fire in the
vicinity!
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2. Always use suitable aids such as funnels and filler necks. Do not spill any fuel
on the product or its exhaust system. There is a risk of ignition. Remove
spilled fuel carefully from all parts of the product. Any residue which may be
present must have completely volatilised, before the product is put into
operation!
3. Never refuel indoors.
4. Never use the product in environments where there is a risk of explosion.
Exhaust gases and fuel fumes are noxious. Fuel fumes can ignite.
5. Never breathe in any fuel fumes, when you are refuelling the product. Never
fill the tank in enclosed spaces, such as basements or sheds. There is a risk
of poisoning and explosion!
6. Avoid skin contact with petrol.
7. Do not eat or drink, while you are refuelling the product. If you have
swallowed petrol or oil, or if petrol or oil has got into your eyes, then seek the
advice of a doctor immediately.
8. Close the tank lid immediately after filling the tank. Make sure that it is
properly closed.
9. Never use the product without an air filter.
10. Fuel vapour pressure may build up inside the fuel tank depending on the fuel
used, weather conditions and the tank venting system. To reduce the risk of
burns and other personal injuries, remove the fuel cap carefully to allow any
pressure build up to release slowly.
11. Be aware of fire risks, explosion and inhalation risks.
12. Do not smoke while operating the product, handling fuel or near fuel.
13. Ensure the spark plug lead is secured; a loose lead may cause electrical
arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire or explosion.
14. Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines.
15. Use caution when handling fuel. To avoid any accidental fires, move the
product at least 3 metres (10’) from the fuelling point before starting the
engine.
16. Tighten the fuel cap thoroughly after refilling the fuel tank.
17. Do not operate the product if it is leaking fuel. Do not remove the fuel tank
cap while the engine is running.
18. Use only an approved container.
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19. Do not store cans of fuel or refill the fuel tank in any place where there is a
boiler, stove, wood fire, electrical sparks, welding sparks, or other sources of
heat or fire which might ignite the fuel.
20. If any fuel spillage occurs during refuelling, use a dry rag to wipe up spills and
allow remaining fuel to evaporate before turning the engine on again.
21. If you have spilt fuel on yourself or on your clothes, change your clothes and
wash any part of your body that has come in contact with fuel before turning
the engine on again.
22. If fuel is ignited, put out the fire with a dry powder fire extinguisher.
23. If the fuel tank is drained, this should be done outdoors.
4. Getting started
LONGER TIME UNUSED MACHINE RESTARTING
Unused machine be in storage for longer than 90days, the ignition coil be not damaged,
it’s only carburetor issue. Please follow these Instructions to restart the machine.
1. Check either the fuel pipe aging or cracking, if any, easy to buy new one for
replacement at local store.
2. Check either the fuel pipe joint of carburetor loosening or aging, if any, cut
the pipe joint a little bit to rejoin as well.
3. Please pull the starting rope 5-8 times before fuel refilling to the carburetor
is in an operating state.
4. Refilling the fuel and then restart the machine according to the cold start mode
5. Do not operate the product indoors, it produces poisonous exhaust fumes whilst
the engine is running and may be colorless and odourless.
6. Do not wrap the recoil starter rope around your hand whilst starting the product.
This may result in injuries to your hand or fingers.
7. Do keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Greasy, oily handles
are slippery causing loss of control.
8. Do not operate the product with a slack chain. A slack chain may jump off the
guide bar and cause serious or even fatal injury.
9. Do not operate the product with one hand! Serious injury to the operator or
bystanders may result from one handed operation.
10. Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the chain saw is
operating. Before you start the chain saw, make sure the saw chain is not
contacting anything and free from obstructions. A moment of inattention while
operating chain saws may cause entanglement of your clothing or body with
the saw chain.
11. Do shut off the engine before setting the product down.
12 . Before using the product and after any impact or dropping, check for signs of
wear or damage and repair as necessary.
5. Operation
1. When sawing, ensure the product does not touch any foreign materials such
as rocks, fences, nails etc. Such objects may be flung out and could result in
damage to the product or serious personal injury or even death.
2. Never operate the product on a ladder or other insecure support.
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3. If the chain jams in the cut: STOP THE ENGINE. Do not try to pull the
product free. Use a lever to open the cut and free the chain. Failure to do so
could result in serious injuries or death.
4. Do only cut with the engine at high speeds.
5. Do use extreme caution when cutting small size bushes and saplings.
Slender material may catch the saw chain and whip toward you or put you off
balance.
6. Do operate the product only in well ventilated areas.
7. Do not operate the product with one hand! This product is intended for two
handed use only, with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand
on the front handle. You cannot control reactive forces and you may lose
control of the saw, which can result in the skating or bouncing of the bar and
chain along the limb or log.
8. Do not operate the product if you are tired.
9. Do not operate the product if you have any medical conditions that might be
aggravated by strenuous work. Check with your doctor before operating this
product.
10. Do not operate the product under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication.
11. Do not touch the exhaust during use - IT GETS VERY HOT.
12. Do not operate a product that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not
completely and securely assembled. Be sure that the saw chain stops
moving when the throttle trigger is released.
13. Do not operate this product in a tree unless you have been specifically
trained to do so. Operation of the product while up in a tree may result in
personal injury.
14. Do not operate your product near or around flammable liquids or gases.
15. Do not smoke whilst operating the product.
16. Do not lock the product over fixed stands.
17. Do not grip the handles with constant or excessive pressure; this will
increase the feeling of vibration and the risk of ‘whitefinger’ disease.
18. Do not over reach when operating the product or cut above shoulder height.
19. Do not operate the product if it is leaking fuel or chain oil.
20. When cutting a limb (branch) that is under tension, be alert for spring back so
that you will not be struck when the tension in the wood fibres is released.
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21. Always keep proper footing and operate the chain saw only when standing
on fixed, secure and level surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces such as
ladders may cause a loss of balance or control of the chain saw.
22. Cut wood only. Do not use the product for purposes not intended. For
example: do not use chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry or non-wood
building materials. Use of the chain saw for operations different than
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
6. Transport and storage
Do ensure the engine is off and engage the chain brake before transporting1.
the product.
Do carry the product with the engine stopped, the guide bar and saw chain to2.
the rear, and the exhaust away from your body.
Do use the guide bar cover and ensure that is fitted to the product during3.
transportation or storage.
Only carry the product in a horizontal position. Grip the front handle in a4.
manner that the product is balanced horizontally.
Keep the hot exhaust away from your body and the saw chain behind you.5.
Correctly secure your product when transporting in a vehicle to prevent6.
turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the product.
Always store the product and fuel so that there is no risk of leakages or fumes7.
coming into contact with sparks or naked flames from electrical equipment,
electric motors, relays/switches, boilers etc.
For longer periods of storage or transportation the fuel and chain oil tanks8.
must be emptied. Dispose of waste oil and fuel at a local petrol station, local
authority centre or where facilities exist.
Do store fuel in an approved container designed for that purpose.9.
Do ensure that the product is cleaned and that a complete service is10.
conducted before any long-term storage.
7. Causes and operator prevention of kickback
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar 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 reaction, kicking the
guide bar up and back towards the operator.
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Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar
rapidly back towards the operator.
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 saw. As a chain saw user, you should take several steps to keep
your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or
conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:
Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw1.
handles, with both hands on the saw and position your body and arm to
allow you to resist kickback forces. Kickback forces can be controlled by
the operator, if proper precautions are taken. Do not let go of the chain saw.
Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder height. This helps2.
prevent unintended tip contact and enables better control of the chain saw in
unexpected situations.
Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer.3.
Incorrect replacement bars and chains may cause chain breakage and/or
kickback.
Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for4.
the saw chain. Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to increased
kickback.
8. Vibration and noise reduction
To reduce the impact of noise and vibration emission, limit the time of operation,
use low-vibration and low-noise operating modes as well as wear personal
protective equipment.
Take the following points into account to minimise the vibration and noise
exposure risks:
1. Only use the product as intended by its design and these instructions.
2. Ensure that the product is in good condition and well maintained.
3. Use correct attachments for the product and ensure they are in good
condition.
4. Keep tight grip on the handles/gripping surface.
5. Maintain this product in accordance with these instructions and keep it well
lubricated (where appropriate).
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6. Plan your work schedule to spread any high vibration tool use across a longer
period of time.
7. Prolonged use of the product exposes the user to vibrations that can cause a
range of conditions collectively known as hand-arm vibration syndrome
(HAVS) e.g. fingers going white; as well as specific diseases such as carpal
tunnel syndrome.
-To reduce this risk when using the product, always wear protective
gloves and keep your hands warm.
-The symptoms of HAVS include any combination of the following:
Tingling and numbness in the fingers; Not being able to feel things
properly; Loss of strength in the hands; Fingers going white (blanching)
and becoming red and painful on recovery (particularly in the cold and
wet, and probably only in the tips at first). Seek medical advice
immediately if such symptoms are experienced.
9. Emergency
Familiarise yourself with the use of this product by means of this
instruction manual. Memorise the safety directions and follow them to the
letter. This will help to prevent risks and hazards.
1. Always be alert when using this product, so that you can recognise and
handle risks early. Fast intervention can prevent serious injury and damage
to property.
2. Stop the engine and unplug the spark plug connector if there are
malfunctions. Have the product checked by a qualified professional and
repaired, if necessary, before you operate it again.
3. In case of fire stop the engine and unplug the spark plug connector.
Take fire-extinguishing measures immediately if the product switch is no
longer accessible.
WARNING! Never use water to extinguish a product on fire.
Burning fuel must be extinguished with special extinguishing
agents. We recommend that you keep a suitable fire extinguisher
within reach in your work area!
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