Ryobi RY43006 manual Scrench

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MAINTENANCE

nReinstall the chain cover assembly, bushing and guide bar nut. Tighten the guide bar nut finger tight only. The

bar must be free to move for tension adjustment.

LIFT THE TIP OF

NOTE: When replacing the chain cover assembly assure

THE GUIDE BAR

UP TO CHECK FOR

that the adjusting pin is in the chain tension pin hole and

SAG

that the chain cover assembly fits flush to the housing.

 

NOTE: Chain tensioning knob has two markings: “+”

 

tightens the tension of chain and “-” loosens the ten-

 

sion.

 

n Remove all the slack from the chain by turning the chain

 

tensioning knob “+” until the chain seats snugly against

 

the bar with the drive links in the bar groove.

 

n Lift the tip of the guide bar up to check for sag. Release

Fig. 30

 

the tip of the guide bar and turn the chain tensioning

 

knob 1/2 turn “+”. Repeat this process until sag does not

 

exist.

 

n Hold the tip of the guide bar up and tighten the guide bar

 

nut securely.

 

n Chain is correctly tensioned when there is no sag on the

 

underside of the guide bar, the chain is snug, but it can

 

be turned by hand without binding.

 

NOTE: If chain is too tight, it will not rotate. Loosen the

 

guide bar nut slightly and turn chain tension knob 1/4 turn

 

“-”. Lift the tip of the guide bar up and retighten guide

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bar nut securely. Assure that the chain will rotate without

binding.

Fig. 31

 

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Contents Save this Manual for Future Reference OPERATOR’S ManualIntroduction Table of ContentsRead ALL Instructions Basic Safety Precautions General Safety RulesGeneral Safety Rules See Figures 1 KickbackGuide Bars Understanding Your Chain SAW Safety DevicesSAFE-T-TIPANTI-KICKBACK Nose Guard LOW Kickback SAW ChainSymbol Name Explanation SymbolsService Extension Cords ElectricalDouble Insulation Electrical ConnectionBar Tip Guard Glossary of TermsFeatures Packing List AssemblyOperation UnpackingAutomatic Chain OIL System Connecting to Power SupplyStarting the Chain SAW Starting and Stopping the Chain SAWSee Figures 9 Preparation for CuttingTree Felling Basic Cutting ProcedureWork Area Precautions Proper Cutting StanceRetreat Zone See Figures 17 BuckingSee Figures 14 See Figures 19 Bucking Logs Under StressTypes of Cutting Used Springpole LimbingPruning SpringpolesGeneral Maintenance AdjustmentsMaintenance Adjusting Chain TensionSee Figures 27 Replacing BAR and ChainScrench See Figures 34 Chain MaintenanceHOW to Sharpen the Cutters See Figures 32Depth Gauge Clearance TOP Plate Filing AngleSide Plate Angle See Figures 41 Guide BAR MaintenanceReversing the Guide BAR See Figures 39See Figures 42 SAFE-T-TIPNOSE Guard MaintenanceMounting SAFE-T-TIPNOSE Guard Transporting and StoringProblem Cause Solution TroubleshootingParts List Page Service Model NO. and Serial no
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