Ryobi PCN3840-RY74005D, PCN4545-RY74007D manual OPERATOR’S Manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

PCN3840 - RY74005D - 406 mm (16 in.) 38cc Chainsaw PCN4545 - RY74007D - 457 mm (18 in.) 45cc Chainsaw

Your new chainsaw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high 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 and understand the operator’s manual before

using this product.

Thank you for buying a Ryobi chainsaw.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of ContentsRead ALL Instructions General Safety RulesGeneral Precautions Specific Safety RulesBasic Precautions in the CUTTING/ Work Area Proper Clothing for SafetyMaintenance Precautions Refuelling do not SmokeSymbol Name Explanation SymbolsSpecifications Understanding Your Chainsaw Safety Devices FeaturesOperation Guide BarsFuel and Refuelling KICK-BACK PrecautionsChain OIL System Handling the Fuel SafelyStopping the Engine Starting the EnginePreparing for Cutting Work Area Precautions Basic OPERATING/CUTTING ProceduresAdjusting the Carburettor Push and PullProper Procedure for Tree Felling Adjusting Idling SpeedOperating the Chain Brake Felling Trees Hazardous ConditionsBucking Removing Buttress RootsLimbing and Pruning Adjusting the Chain Tension MaintenanceCutting Spring Poles Assembling the BAR and ChainSharpening the Cutters Chain MaintenanceTOP Plate Filing Angle Side Plate AngleMaintaining the Guide BAR Cleaning the AIR FilterMaintaining the SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard Mounting the SAFE-T-TIP Nose GuardCleaning the Engine Cleaning the Starter UnitCleaning the Spark Arresting Silencer Checking the Fuel FilterBAR and Chain Combinations TroubleshootingStoring the Chainsaw 1 Month or Longer Problem Possible Cause Solution WarrantyEC Declaration of Conformity Safety Directive