Ryobi RCS2340B, Original Instructions Manual

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WARNING
Always keep the power cable tidy and away from the
area of cutting. Apart from the danger of electrocution,
untidy cables cause falls and trips.
STARTING THE CHAIN SAW
See page 15.
1. Connect the product to a power outlet. Make sure the
chain brake is in the run position by pulling back on the
lever/hand guard.
2.
press the on/off trigger.
CHECKING AND OPERATING CHAIN BRAKE
1. Engage the chain brake by rotating your left hand
around the front handle. Allow the back of your hand to
push the chain brake lever/hand guard toward the bar
while the chain is rotating rapidly. The chain should stop
rotating immediately. Be sure to maintain both hands on
the saw handles at all times.
2. Reset the chain brake back into the Run position by
grasping the top of the chain brake lever/hand guard
and pulling toward the front handle until you hear a
click.
WARNING
If the chain brake does not stop the chain immediately, or
if the chain brake will not stay in the run position without
assistance, have the product serviced by an authorised
service centre prior to use.
REPLACING GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN
See page 23.
1. Disconnect the product from the power supply. Wear
protective gloves.
2. Unlock the chain tension/guide bar locking knob by
turning it counterclockwise until the sprocket cover
comes loose.
3. Remove the sprocket cover. Remove the bar and saw
chain from the product.
4. Remove the screw holding the guide bar to the chain
tension assembly. Dispose the used bar and saw chain
properly.
5. Mount the chain tension assembly on to the new bar
direction onto the bar and make sure that the drive links
are aligned in the bar groove.
6. Attach the bar to the chain saw and loop the chain
around the drive sprocket.
Replace the sprocket cover.
7. Tighten and lock the chain tension/guide bar locking
knob by turning it clockwise.
The chain tension is correct when the gap between the
cutter in the chain and the bar is between 3 mm - 4
bar downwards (away from the bar) and measure the
distance between the bar and the chain cutters.
Adjust the chain tension. Refer to the “Adjusting chain
tension” section.
WARNING
Improper chain sharpening increases the potential of
kickback.
WARNING
Failure to replace or repair a damaged chain can cause
serious injury.
WARNING
The saw chain is very sharp. Always wear protective
gloves when performing maintenance to the chain.
INSPECTING AND CLEANING THE CHAIN BRAKE
See page 26.
Always keep the chain brake mechanism clean by
lightly brushing the linkage free from dirt.
Always test the chain brake performance after cleaning.
Refer to the “Operation - Checking and Operating
Chain Brake” in this manual for additional information.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Daily check
Before each use
Bar lubrication Before each use
Chain tension Before each use and
frequently
Chain sharpness Before each use, visual
check
For damaged parts Before each use
For loose fasteners Before each use
Chain brake function Before each use
Inspect and clean
Bar Before each use
Complete saw After each use
Chain brake Every 5 hours*
* Hours of operation