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FEATURES

KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW

See Figure 5.

The safe use of this product requires an under-
standing of the information on the tool and in this 
operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the 
project you are attempting. Before use of this prod-
uct, familiarize yourself with all operating features 
and safety rules.

CHN TENSIONING KNOB

This feature allows user to adjust the tension of 
the chain.

GUIDE BAR

The factory-equipped guide bar has a small radius 
tip that offers a somewhat lower kickback potential. 

LOW KICKBACK CHAIN

The low kickback chain helps minimize the force 
of a kickback reaction by preventing the cutters 
from digging in too deeply at the kickback zone. 

QUICK VIEW OIL INDICATOR

Semi-transparent oil reservoir that allows user to 
see when to add oil. 

SAFE-T-TIP

®

 ANTI-KICKBACK NOSE 

GUARD

The SAFE-T-TIP

®

 Anti-Kickback Nose Guard is an 

attach-ment provided on the end of the guide bar 
to prevent the chain on the end of the guide bar 
from contacting the wood.

LOCK-OUT BUTTON

A control feature designed to prevent the motor 
from being accidently started.

SWITCH TRIGGER

Squeeze the switch trigger to operate the unit after 
switch lock-out has been pushed in. Release the 
switch trigger to stop the unit.

ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING

This product has been shipped completely 

assembled.

 Carefully remove the product and any acces-

sories from the box. Make sure that all items 

listed in the packing list are included.

WARNING: 

Do not use this product if any parts on the Pack-
ing List are already assembled to your product 
when you unpack it. Parts on this list are not 
assembled to the product by the manufacturer 
and require customer installation. Use of a prod-
uct that may have been improperly assembled 
could result in serious personal injury.

 Inspect the product carefully to make sure no 

breakage or damage occurred during shipping.

 Do not discard the packing material until you 

have carefully inspected and satisfactorily oper-

ated the product.

  If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 

1-800-860-4050 for assistance.

PACKING LIST

Chain Saw with Scabbard
Bar and Chain Lubricant
Operator’s Manual

Содержание RY40500

Страница 1: ...rá muchos años de sólido y eficiente funcionamiento ADVERTENCIA Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones el usuario debe leer y comprender el manual del operador antes de usar este producto Le agradecemos su compra CONSERVER CE MANUEL POUR FUTURE RÉFÉRENCE GUARDE ESTE MANUAL PARA FUTURAS CONSULTAS SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Your chain saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high stand...

Страница 2: ...pièces et réparation Pedidos de piezas y servicio Page arrière Pág posterior TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES ÍNDICE DE CONTENIDO introduction Introduction Introducción 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 Ce produit off...

Страница 3: ...ns listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury n Keep handles dry clean and free of oil and grease n Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged improperly adjusted or not completely and securely assembled Chain should stop turning when the switch trigger is released If the chain turns after the switch trigger has been released have the unit serviced by your neares...

Страница 4: ...d the saw firmly with both hands when the motor is running Place your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle with your thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles A firm grip together with a stiff left arm will help you maintaincontrolofthesawifkickbackoccurs 2 Make sure that the area in which you are cut ting is free from obstructions Do not let the nose of t...

Страница 5: ... Do not force the chain saw The job can be per formed better and safer at the rate for which it was intended general SAFETY RULES n Always use the right product for your applica tion The chain saw should be used for cutting wood only Never use the chain saw to cut plas tic masonry or non wood building materials n Do not use the chain saw for purposes not intended n Store idle chain saw when not in...

Страница 6: ...ium ion battery packs see tool appliance battery pack charger correlation supplement 988000 842 n Save these instructions Refer to them fre quently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool If you loan someone this tool loan them these instructions also SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Guide Bars Generally guide bars with small radius tips have somewhat lower kickback potentials When making a r...

Страница 7: ...e Some of the following symbols may be used on this product Please study them and learn their meaning Properinterpretationofthesesymbolswillallowyoutooperatetheproductbetterandsafer SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION EXPLANATION Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard Read Operator s Manual To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this produc...

Страница 8: ...the chain saw Wear Safety Footwear Wear non slip safety footwear when using this equipment Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders and animals at least 50 ft away Oil Indicator Pour bar and chain lubricant into oil tank where indicated Do not use any other fluids Recycle Symbol This product uses lithium ion batteries Local state or federallawsmayprohibitdisposalofbatteriesinordinary trash Consult...

Страница 9: ...e guide bar contacts an object such as a log or branch Lock out button A movable stop that prevents the unintentional operation of the switch until manually actuated Low Kickback Chain A chain that complies with the kickback perfor mance requirements of ANSI B175 1 when tested on a representative sample of chain saws Normal Cutting Position Those positions assumed in performing the buck ing and fe...

Страница 10: ...lubricant 5 3 lbs NOTE This saw was designed for occasional light duty use and has some limitations as to what it can cut Fig 5 chain oil tank cap REAR HANDLE FRONT HANDLE gUIDE BAR lOW kICKBACK CHAIN CHAIN TENSIONING KNOB CHAIN COVER LOCK KNOB BATTERY PACK fRONT HAND GUARD CHAIN COVER switch trigger SCABBARD BATTERY PACK lock out button Safe t tip qUICK VIEW OIL INDICATOR ...

Страница 11: ... contacting the wood lock out Button A control feature designed to prevent the motor from being accidently started switch TRIGGER Squeeze the switch trigger to operate the unit after switch lock out has been pushed in Release the switch trigger to stop the unit ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled Carefully remove the product and any acces sories from the box Make ...

Страница 12: ...tire product for damaged missing or loose parts such as screws nuts bolts caps etc Tightensecurelyallfasteners and caps and do not operate this product until all missingordamagedpartsarereplaced Pleasecall 1 800 860 4050 or contact an authorized service center for assistance ASSEMBLY OPERATION APPLICATIONS Youmayusethisproductforthefollowingpurposes Limbing and pruning branches from trees Felling ...

Страница 13: ... Lubricant before starting the chain saw Failure to lubricate the chain will cause damage to the bar and chain Chain Oil System See Figure 7 Use Ryobi Bar and Chain Lubricant It is formu lated to perform over a wide temperature range with no dilution required NOTE Donotusedirty usedorotherwisecontam inatedoils Damagemayoccurtothebarorchain Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the tank Check a...

Страница 14: ...l safety rules earlier in this manual for appropriate safety equipment Wear non slip gloves for maximum grip and protection Hold the saw firmly with both hands Always keep your left hand on the front handle and your right hand on the rear handle so that your body is to the left of the chain line WARNING Never use a left handed cross handed grip or any stance which would place your body or arm acro...

Страница 15: ...ody should always be to the left of the chain line Thumb should be on underside of handlebar Basic Cutting Procedure Practicecuttingafewsmalllogsusingthefollowing technique to get the feel of using the saw before you begin a major sawing operation Take the proper stance in front of the wood with the saw off Squeeze the switch trigger and let the chain accelerate to full speed before entering the c...

Страница 16: ...ty line or cause any property damage If the tree does make contact with any utility line the utility company should be notified immediately Always cut with both feet on solid ground to pre vent being pulled off balance Do not cut above chest height as a saw held high er is difficult to control against kickback forces Do not fell trees near electrical wires or buildings Leave this operation for pro...

Страница 17: ... the saw and save yourself Felling a tree When bucking and felling opera tions are being performed by two or more per sons at the same time the felling operation should be separated from the bucking operation by a distance of at least twice the height of the tree being felled Trees should not be felled in a manner that would endanger any person strike any utility line or cause any property damage ...

Страница 18: ...or felling with a wedge it may be necessary to remove the SAFE T TIP anti kickback nose guard to allow the bar to be drawn through the cut After the cut is complete the tip should be reinstalled immediately As tree starts to fall stop the chain saw and put it down immediately Retreat along the cleared path but watch the action in case something falls your way Be alert for overhead limbs or branche...

Страница 19: ...tting pressure near the end of the cut without relaxing your grip on the chain saw handles Do not let the chain contact the ground After completing the cut wait for the saw chain to stop before you move the chain saw Always stop the motor before moving from tree to tree Types of Cutting Used See Figure 21 Overbucking Begin on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log exert...

Страница 20: ...rbuckthebranch1 3throughforyourfirstcut Your second cut should overbuck to drop the branch off Now make your finishing cut smoothly and neatly against the main member so the bark will grow back to seal the wound WARNING If the limbs to be pruned are above chest height hire a professional to perform the pruning Fail ure to do so could result in serious personal injury OPERATION SPRINGPOLE Fig 24 Sp...

Страница 21: ...eaken 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 REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING WARNING Upon removal cover the battery pack s ter minals with heavy duty adhesive tape Do not attempt to destroy or di...

Страница 22: ...ainst the mounting surface so that the bar studs are in the long slot of the bar WARNING When placing the bar on the bar studs ensure that the chain tensioning pin is in the chain ten sion pin hole Failure to properly place the chain tensioning pin in the chain tensioning pin hole could cause the chain to come loose resulting in serious personal injury n Replace the chain cover n Replace the chain...

Страница 23: ...in cover lock knob slightly and turn the chain tensioning knob 1 4 turn counterclockwise Lift the tip of the guide bar up and retighten the chain cover lock knob Ensure that the chain will rotate without binding MAINTENANCE Chain tensioning Knob Chain cover lock Knob bar groove chain drive links chain tension pin hole Fig 28 Lift the tip of the guide bar up to check for sag Approx 050 in Fig 31 fl...

Страница 24: ...he cold tension before next use Chain Maintenance See Figures 33 35 WARNING Removethebatterypackandmakesurethechain has stopped before you do any work on the saw Use only low kickback chain on this saw This fast cutting chain will provide kickback reduction when properly maintained For smooth and fast cutting chain needs to be maintained properly The chain requires sharpen MAINTENANCE Fig 34 check...

Страница 25: ...strokes on every tooth File all left hand cutters in one direction Then move to the other side and file the right hand cutters in the opposite direction Occasionally remove filings from the file with a wire brush WARNING Improper chain sharpening increases the poten tial of kickback WARNING Failure to replace or repair damaged chain can cause serious injury WARNING The saw chain is very sharp alwa...

Страница 26: ...file in the same direction the adjoining cutter was filed with the round file Use care not to contact cutter face with flat file when adjusting depth gauges GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE When the guide bar shows signs of wear reverse it on the saw to distribute the wear for maximum bar life The bar should be cleaned every day of use and checked for wear and damage Featheringorburringofthebarrailsisanormal...

Страница 27: ...TIP also helps keep the chain away from abrasive surfaces such as the ground Keep it on the right hand side of the bar where it will be between the chain and the ground during flush with ground cutting The mounting screw requires a 5 16 in wrench or adjustable wrench to achieve the recommended torque of 35 to 45 in lb A torque within this range can be achieved by using the following method n Tight...

Страница 28: ...o 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 TROUBLESHOOTING CALL US FIRST For any questions about operating or maintaining your product call the Ryobi Help Line Your product has been fully tested prior to shipment to ensure your complete satisfaction Chain specifications 375 in pitch low profile narr...

Страница 29: ...nty does not extendtorepairsmadenecessarybynormalwearorbythe use of parts or accessories which are either incompatible with the ryobi brand outdoor product or adversely affect its operation performance or durability In addition this warranty does not cover A Tune ups Spark Plugs Carburetor Carburetor Adjustments Ignition Filters B Wear items Bump Knobs Outer Spools Cutting Lines Inner Reels Starte...

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