Ryobi OCS1830BL, Original Instructions Manual

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GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED
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Wear full eye protection, ear protection, non-slip heavy-
duty gloves, substantial footwear, and long trousers at
all times while operating the product. Do not operate the
product when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Turn the chain tensioner knob counterclockwise to loosen
and remove the sprocket cover.
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Remove the lubricant cap. Add chain and bar oil into the
product. Install the lubricant cap.
NOTE: Never work without chain and bar lubricant. If the
product is running without lubricant, the guide bar and saw
chain could be damaged. Frequently check the oil level in
the oil level gauge while using the product and every time
before using the product.
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Install the saw chain on the bar. Insert the chain drive links
into the bar groove. Position the saw chain so that there is
a loop at the back of the bar.
The saw chain should face in the direction of chain
rotation. If the saw chain faces backwards, turn the loop
over.
Hold the saw chain in position on the bar, and place the
loop around the drive sprocket. Lower the bar so that the
bolt goes through the hole in the chain tensioner. Turn the
chain tensioner counterclockwise to help align the bolt
and hole. Turn the chain tensioner clockwise to tighten the
chain and keep the guide bar in place.
Reinstall the sprocket cover. Turn the chain tensioner
knob clockwise just enough to secure the cover in place.
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Insert the battery pack until the latches click in place. WARNING: Hold the front handle with the left hand so that
the thumb is underneath the handle.
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4-5.5 mm
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Adjust the chain tension until the gap between the drive
teeth and the bar is between 4–5.5 mm.Turn the chain
tensioner adjustment ring clockwise to increase the
tension. Turn the adjusment ring counterclockwise to
reduce the tension.
NOTE: Frequently check the chain tension while turning
the adjustment ring. Always wear protective gloves when
handling the chain.
Turn the chain tensioner knob clockwise to lock the chain
tensioner adjustment ring and sprocket cover.
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WARNING: Always hold the product with the right hand at
the rear handle and with the left hand at the front handle.
Grip both handles with the thumbs and fingers encircling
the handles.
Pull the chain brake towards the front handle. Pull the
trigger release, and squeeze the switch trigger to start the
product.
NOTE: Point the tip of the chain to a light-coloured surface,
run the product, and check for a line of oil splatter on the
surface to make sure that the product lubricates the chain and
bar during use.
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