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English (Original Instructions)

Always wear safety boots with non-slip 

sole.

Use unleaded petrol intended for motor 

vehicle use with an octane rating of 91 [(R 

+ M)/2] or higher. This product is powered 

by 2-stroke cycle engine and requires pre-

mixing petrol and 2-stroke lubricant.

Bar and chain lubricant

Use 2-stroke oil for air cooled engines.

Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). 

This product meets applicable regulatory 

requirements.

Guaranteed sound pressure level

Set ignition switch to RUN (I) position.

Make sure chain brake is disengaged.

Fully press and release primer bulb 10 

times.

Pull choke lever all the way out. This also 

sets the throttle to fast idle.

Pull starter until engine attempts to start 

(no more than 5 pulls).

Push choke lever all the way in.

Pull starter until engine runs (6x Max).

Chain brake ON.

Depress the trigger release

Mix the fuel mix thoroughly and also each 

time before refueling.
Add chain and bar lubricant (to the chain 

and bar oil reservoir) every time you add 

fuel to the chain saw fuel tank.

Mix fuel outdoors where there are no 

sparkles or flames.

Do not smoke when mixing fuel or filling 

fuel tank.

 

Fuel and oil
Rotate to adjust chain tension
"+" = Tighten the chain
"-" = Loosen the chain

Moving direction of the chain

H = High speed adjustment needle
L = Low speed adjustment needle
T = Idle adjustment screw

Lock the filter access cover.

Unlock the filter access cover.

Ignition switch:
I = ON, O = Stop

Set the brake lever to Brake (Stop) position

SERVICE

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge 

and  should  be  performed  only  by  a  qualified  service 

technician. For service we suggest you return the product 

to your nearest authorised service center for repair. When 

servicing, use only identical replacement parts.

 WARNING

To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt 

to use this product until you read thoroughly and 

understand completely the operator’s manual. If you 

do not understand the warnings and instructions in the 

operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call Ryobi 

customer service for assistance.

Summary of Contents for RCS4640N

Page 1: ...RCS4640N PETROL CHAINSAW Important It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling maintaining and operating this machine...

Page 2: ...assembled Be sure that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is released GENERAL PRECAUTIONS Know your tool Read the operator s manual carefully Learn the saw s applications an...

Page 3: ...g protection reduces the ability to hear warnings shouts or alarms The operator must pay extra attention to what is going on in the work area Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area Do not al...

Page 4: ...Symptoms include episodic blanching of fingers in response to cold numbness and tingling In extreme cases it will cause loss of touch sensation Anti vibration system does not guarantee that you will...

Page 5: ...and bar lubricant to the chain and bar oil reservoir every time you add fuel to the chain saw fuel tank Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparkles or flames Do not smoke when mixing fuel or filling...

Page 6: ...ngth 375 mm Chain pitch 8 26 mm 0 325 Chain gauge 1 27 mm 0 05 Chain type 0 325 low profile full complement Drive sprocket 7 teeth x 0 325 Engine displacement 46 cm3 Maximum engine power ISO 7293 1 8...

Page 7: ...WARNING Kick back occurs when the moving chain contacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut Contact at the upper...

Page 8: ...nt only Mix 2 lubricant into the petrol This is a 50 1 ratio Mix the fuel thoroughly and also each time before refuelling Mix in small quantities Do not mix quantities larger than usable in a 30 day p...

Page 9: ...t do not attempt to start in the full choke position skip step 5 Push and release primer bulb 10 times Pull the choke out and push it back to the original run position STOPPING THE ENGINE See figure 1...

Page 10: ...trigger as soon as the cut is completed allowing the engine to idle Running the saw at full throttle without a cutting load may result in unnecessary wear to the chain bar and engine 7 Do not put pres...

Page 11: ...quipment Do not cut down trees having an extreme lean or large trees with rotten or dead limbs loose bark or hollow trunks Have these trees pushed or dragged down with heavy equipment then cut them up...

Page 12: ...operations stand on the uphill side so that the cut off section of the log cannot roll over you Sometimes it is impossible to avoid pinching with just standard cutting techniques or difficult to predi...

Page 13: ...he cutters should face in the direction of chain rotation If they face backwards turn the loop over 7 Place the chain drive links into the bar groove 8 Position the chain so there is a loop at the bac...

Page 14: ...e A Too low increases the potential for kick back Not low enough decreases cutting ability If the cutter teeth hit hard objects such as nails and stones or are abraded by mud or sand on the wood have...

Page 15: ...any of the following faults should be replaced Wear inside the bar rails which permits the chain to lie over sideways Bent guide bar Cracked or broken rails Spread rails In addition lubricate guide b...

Page 16: ...will seriously damage the engine WARNING Silencer surfaces are very hot during and after operation of the chainsaw Keep all body parts away from the silencer Serious burns may occur if contact is made...

Page 17: ...or damaged parts Before each use For loose fasteners Before each use For loose parts Before each use Chain brake function Before each use For fuel leaks Before each use Inspect and Clean Bar Before ea...

Page 18: ...carburettor adjustment Engine starts but will not run properly at high speed Carburettor requires H High jet adjustment Contact a service dealer for carburettor adjustment Engine does not reach full s...

Page 19: ...cant is on the guide bar contact a service dealer Bar and chain running hot and smoking Chain brake engaged Release chain brake refer to Operation operating chain brake earlier in this manual Chain te...

Page 20: ...tronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd Level 1 660 Doncaster Road Doncaster VIC 3108 Australia Techtronic Industries New Zealand Ltd 18 26 Amelia Earhart Avenue Mangere Auckland 2022 New Zealand 96099401...

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