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OPERATOR

’

S MANUAL

18 VOLT CHAIN SAW

RCS1825Li15/CCW180

Important!

It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before operating

this machine.

Subject to technical modifications.

Summary of Contents for CCW180

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL 18 VOLT CHAIN SAW RCS1825Li15 CCW180 Important It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before operating this machine Subject to technical modifications ...

Page 2: ... 12 Operation 12 20 Maintenance 21 26 Troubleshooting 27 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate ...

Page 3: ... residual current device RCD protected supply Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock 3 PERSONAL SAFETY a Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury b Use person...

Page 4: ...toring power tools Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally d Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users e Maintain power tools Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts brea...

Page 5: ... 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...

Page 6: ...is equivalent to original chain or has been certified as low kickback chain As saw chains are sharpened during their useful life they lose some of the low kickback qualities and extra caution should be used 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 Ryobi bars listed for the saw in this operat...

Page 7: ...of ignition such as a pilot light To reduce the risk of serious personal injury never use any cordless product in the presence of open flame An exploded battery pack can propel debris and chemicals If exposed flush with water immediately n Do not charge unit in a damp or wet location Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock n For best results your battery unit should be charged i...

Page 8: ...ed 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 DESIGNATION EXPLANATION Indicates a potential personal injury hazard To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with...

Page 9: ...ommended cut is 177mm Chain pitch 3 8 Chain gauge 0 043 Drive links 40 Battery pack RB18L15 Not included Compatible battery pack RB18L13 RB18L15 RB18L26 RB18L40 BPL 1815 ABP1801 ABP1802 BPL 1820 Charger BCL14181H Not included Compatible charger BCL1418 BCL 1800 BCL14181H BCL14183H for all battery pack ACR 1800 only for ABP1801 ABP1802 ...

Page 10: ...saw was designed for occasional light duty use and has some limitations as to what it can cut KNOW YOUR CHAINSAW See Figure 7 The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product and in this operator s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting Before use of this product familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules ...

Page 11: ...th standards along with hearing and head protection Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting 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 recommended can result in serious personal injury Before each use inspect the entire product for d...

Page 12: ...177 mm Bucking the fallen tree into shorter lengths ThisproductwillacceptRyobiOne 18Vlithiumion batterypacksandRyobiOne 18Vnickel cadmium battery packs For complete charging instructions refer to the Operator s Manual for your Ryobi One battery pack and charger models TO INSTALL REMOVE BATTERY PACK See Figure 8 WARNING Always remove battery pack from your tool when you are assembling parts making ...

Page 13: ...k position The cordless chain saw is designed for cutting trees Cutting capacity maximum cut up to 228 mm recommended cut 177 mm The cordless chain saw is designed for limbing and pruning type cutting Maximum cut up to 228 mm recommended cut 177 mm WARNING Do not operate the switch trigger with your left hand and hold the front handle with your right hand Never allow any part of your body to be in...

Page 14: ...e saw Allow no person to use this chain saw who has not read this Operator s Manual or received adequate instructions for the safe and proper use of this chain saw When felling a tree keep everyone helpers bystanders children and animals a safe distance from the cutting area During felling operations the safe distance should be a least twice the height of the largest trees in the felling area Duri...

Page 15: ...rd Do not cut trees or branches near power lines or electrical wires Contact with power lines or live electrical wires will result in serious personal injury or possible death WARNING Do not cut trees or branches near buildings which may result in serious injuries or property damage WARNING Check the tree for damaged or dead branches that could fall and hit you during felling WARNING Periodically ...

Page 16: ...d horizontal and at a minimum of 2 in above the horizontal cut of the notch See Figures 13 14 Never cut through to the notch Always leave a band of wood between the notch and backcut approximately 2 in or 1 10 the diameter of the tree This is called hinge or hingewood It controls the fall of the tree and prevents slipping or twisting or shoot back of the tree off the stump See Figures 13 14 On lar...

Page 17: ...fore you move the chain saw Always stop the motor before moving from tree to tree Sometimes it is impossible to avoid pinching with just standard cutting techniques or difficult to predict which way a log will settle when cut To avoid pinching while cutting rotate or move the log so that the pinch is eliminated BUCKING LOGS UNDER STRESS See Figures 18 19 When the log is supported along its entire ...

Page 18: ...e saw will tend to pull away from you UNDERBUCKING Begin on the under side of the log with the top of thesawagainstthelog exertlightpressureupward Duringunderbucking thesawwilltendtopushback at you Be prepared for this reaction and hold the saw firmly to maintain control WARNING Never climb into a tree to limb or prune Do not stand on ladders platforms a log or in any position which can cause you ...

Page 19: ...en pruning trees it is important not to make the finishing cut next to the main limb or trunk until you have cut off the limb further out to reduce the weight This prevents stripping the bark from the main member Underbuck the branch 1 3 through for your first cut Your second cut should overbuck to drop the branch off Now make your finishing cut smoothly and neatly against the main member so the b...

Page 20: ...WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer All other parts should be replaced at an Authorized Service Center BATTERY PACK ...

Page 21: ...cover screw washer and chain cover from the chain saw Remove the bar and chain from mounting surface Remove the old chain from the bar Lay out the new saw chain in a loop and straighten any kinks The cutters should face in the direction of chain rotation If they face the opposite direction turn the loop over Place the chain drive links into the bar groove Position the chain so there is a loop at t...

Page 22: ...n cover screw securely Assure that the chain will rotate without binding Place the hex key back into the storage area CHAIN TENSION See Figures 28 29 Stop the engine before setting the chain tension Make sure the guide bar screw is loosened to finger tight turn the chain tensioner clockwise to tension the chain Refer to Replacing Bar and Chain earlier in this manual for additional information A co...

Page 23: ...sand on the wood have service dealer sharpen chain NOTE Inspect the drive sprocket for wear or damagewhenreplacingthechain Ifsignsofwearor damagearepresentintheareasindicated havethe drive sprocket replaced by a Ryobi Service dealer HOW TO SHARPEN THE CUTTERS See Figures 32 33 Be careful to file all cutters to the specified angles and to the same length as fast cutting can be obtained only when al...

Page 24: ...roduced automatically if correct diameter file is used in file holder HOOK Grabs and dulls quickly Increases potential of KICKBACK Results from using a file with diameter too small or file held too low BACKWARD SLOPE Needs too much feed pressure causes excessive wear to bar and chain Results from using a file with diameter too large or file held too high INCORRECT TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE MORE THAN ...

Page 25: ...ways Bent guide bar Cracked or broken rails Spread rails In addition guide bars with a sprocket at their tip must be lubricated weekly with a grease syringe to extend the guide bar life Using a grease syringe lubricate weekly in the lubricating hole Turn the guide bar and check that the lubrication holes and chain groove are free from impurities TRANSPORTING AND STORING See Figure 40 Do not store ...

Page 26: ...de bar and chain assembly 3 Check guide bar and chain for damage 1 Tension chain Refer to Chain Tension earlier in this manual 2 Check oil tank 1 Retension chain Refer to Chain Tension earlier in this manual 2 Refer to Assembling the Bar and Chain earlier in this manual 3 Inspect guide bar and chain for damage IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER TROUB...

Page 27: ...Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd Level 1 660 Doncaster Road Doncaster VIC 3108 Australia Techtronic Industries New Zealand Ltd 27 Clemow Drive Mt Wellington Auckland 1060 New Zealand 960983008 01 ...

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