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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

ALWAYS CARRY THE CHAINSAW WITH THE ENGINE
STOPPED AND THE BRAKE ENGAGED,

 the guide bar

and saw chain to the rear, and the silencer away from
your body. When transporting the chainsaw, use the
appropriate guide bar scabbard.

DO NOT OPERATE A CHAINSAW THAT IS DAMAGED,

improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely
assembled. Be sure that the saw chain stops moving
when the throttle control trigger is released.

TURN OFF THE ENGINE 

before setting the chainsaw

down. 

DO NOT

 leave the engine running unattended.

As an additional safety precaution, apply the chain brake
prior to putting down the saw.

USE EXTREME CAUTION 

when cutting small-size

brush and saplings because slender material may catch
the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you
off balance.

WHEN CUTTING A LIMB 

that is under tension, be alert

for springback so that you will not be struck when the
tension in the wood fibres is released.

KEEP THE  HANDLES

 dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel

mixture.

OPERATE THE  CHAINSAW  ONLY

 in well-ventilated

areas.

DO NOT OPERATE A CHAINSAW IN A TREE 

unless

you have been specifically trained to do so.

ALL CHAINSAW SERVICE, 

other than the items listed

in the instruction manual and all maintenance, should
be performed by competent chainsaw service personnel.
(For example, if improper tools are used to remove the
flywheel or if an improper tool is used to hold the
flywheel in order to remove the clutch, structural
damage to the flywheel could occur and subsequently
cause the flywheel to burst.)

KEEP ALL PARTS OF YOUR BODY 

away from the saw

chain when the engine is running.

KEEP SAFE-T-TIP® ANTI-KICK-BACK NOSE GUARD

properly mounted on the guide bar to prevent rotational
kick-back.

FOLLOW THE SHARPENING

 and maintenance

instructions for the saw chain.

USE ONLY THE REPLACEMENT GUIDE BARS

 and

low kick-back chains specified for your saw.

DO NOT

 adapt your powerhead to a bow guide or use

it to power any attachments or devices not listed for
your saw.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 

Refer to them

frequently and use to instruct other users. If you lend
someone this tool, lend them these instructions also.

WARNING:

The warnings, labels, and instructions found in this
section of the operator’s manual are for your safety.
Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious
personal injury.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

DO NOT CUT VINES

 and/or small undergrowth (less

than 76 mm (3 in.) in diameter).

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 with the silencer.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

ALWAYS HOLD THE CHAINSAW WITH BOTH HANDS

when the engine is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs
and fingers encircling the chainsaw handles.

NEVER LET ANYONE USE YOUR CHAINSAW

 who

has not received adequate instructions in its proper use.
This applies to rentals as well as privately owned saws.

BEFORE YOU START THE ENGINE

, make sure the

saw chain is not contacting any object.

OPERATE THE CHAINSAW

 only in well ventilated areas.

Summary of Contents for RY74003D

Page 1: ...gh standard for dependability ease of operation and operator safety Properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read...

Page 2: ...e and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts For safe operation read and understand all instructions before...

Page 3: ...r handle and your left hand on the front handle with your thumbs and fingers encircling the chainsaw handles A firm grip together with a stiff left arm will help you maintain control of the saw if kic...

Page 4: ...ve the clutch structural damage to the flywheel could occur and subsequently cause the flywheel to burst KEEP ALL PARTS OFYOUR BODY away from the saw chain when the engine is running KEEPSAFE T TIP AN...

Page 5: ...felling a tree requires a larger work area than making other cuts i e bucking cuts etc PUSH AND PULL The reaction force is always opposite to the direction the chain is moving Thus the operator must...

Page 6: ...d head protection when operating this equipment The SAFE T TIP nose guard on the guide bar helps prevent kick back No smoking sparks or open flame when mixing fuel or filling the fuel tank Hold and op...

Page 7: ...um engine power ISO 7293 1 33 kW 1 78HP Maximum engine speed with attachment 12 500 min 1 Idle engine speed 2 800 3 400 min 1 Sound pressure level ISO 7182 LpA av 102 dBA Sound power level ISO 9207 Lw...

Page 8: ...kick back saw chain is a chain that has met the kick back performance requirements of ANSI B175 1 2000 American National Standard for Power Tools Petrol Powered Chainsaws Safety Requirements when test...

Page 9: ...diately with clean water If irritation is still present see a doctor immediately Clean up spilled fuel immediately WARNING Check for fuel leaks If any are found correct them before using the saw to pr...

Page 10: ...ng the Chain Brake later in this manual for additional information CAUTION Failure to release partial throttle when chain brake lever is in the brake position will result in serious damage to the unit...

Page 11: ...ut a cutting load can result in unnecessary wear to the chain bar and engine 7 Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut WORK AREA PRECAUTIONS See Figure 21 Cut only wood or materials made...

Page 12: ...B Clear out the undergrowth around the tree to be felled C Do not cut trees near electrical wires or buildings D Consider the direction in which the tree leans E Check the tree for damaged or dead br...

Page 13: ...thout touching the chain you should use the wedge to hold the cut open to prevent pinching NOTE When bucking or felling with a wedge you may need to remove the SAFE T TIP anti kick back device to allo...

Page 14: ...that the bar pin groove is at the bottom with the upper and lower edges angled away from the guide bar 12 Replace the clutch cover and bar mounting nuts ASSEMBLING THE BAR AND CHAIN See Figures 3 and...

Page 15: ...each return stroke 7 Put a few firm strokes on every tooth File all left hand cutters A in one direction Then move to the other side and file the right hand cutters B in the opposite direction See Fig...

Page 16: ...k the tightness of the mounting screw before each use Tighten the mounting screw A of the nose guard as instructed below These are specially hardened screws If you cannot install the screw tightly rep...

Page 17: ...rformance We highly recommended that only qualified service technicians perform this service CHECKING THE FUEL FILTER See Figure 70 Check the fuel filter A periodically Replace it if contaminated or d...

Page 18: ...nd repeat normal starting procedure If engine still fails to start repeat procedure with a new sparking plug Contact a Ryobi service dealer for carburettor adjustment Contact a Ryobi service dealer fo...

Page 19: ...tight 3 Check guide bar and chain assembly 4 Check guide bar and chain for damage Turn idling speed screw T clockwise to increase idling speed If chain turns at idle turn idling speed screw T anticloc...

Page 20: ...y SLG Pr f und Zertifizierungs GmbH Certificate No 100883D SLG Pr f und Zertifizierungs GmbH Certificate No 100887O To effect correct application of the health and safety requirements stated in the EE...

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