Ryobi Comprehensive Maintenance for Chainsaws - Focus on Safety and Efficiency

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MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

Remove the battery pack and make sure the chain has stopped before you do any work on the saw.

WARNING:

Although the guide bar comes with a SAFE-T-TIP®anti- kickback device already installed, you need to check the tightness of the mounting screw before each use.

SAFE-T-TIP®Nose Guard Maintenance

See Figures 41 - 42.

Tighten the mounting screw of the nose guard as instructed below. These are specially hardened screws. If the screw cannot be installed tightly, replace both the screw and the SAFE-T-TIP®before further operation. Do not replace with an ordinary screw.

In addition to preventing chain contact with solid objects at the nose of the bar, the SAFE-T-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 adjust- able wrench) to achieve the recommended tightness of 35 to 45 in. lb. (4-5 Nm). A tightness within this range can be achieved by the following method.

Tighten the screw with your finger.

From the finger-tight position, tighten the screw an ad- ditional 3/4 of a turn using a wrench.

Mounting SAFE-T-TIP®Nose Guard

See Figures 41 - 42.

Mount the SAFE-T-TIP®on the bar nose.

NOTE: The tab fits in the recessed hole in the bar.

Tighten the screw with your finger.

From the finger-tight position, tighten the screw an ad- ditional 3/4 of a turn using a wrench.

TRANSPORTING AND STORING

See Figure 43.

Do not store or transport the chain saw when it is running. The chain saw should always be idle before storing or transporting.

Always place the guide bar scabbard on the bar and chain before storing or transporting the chain saw. Use caution to avoid the sharp teeth of the chain.

Clean the chain saw thoroughly before storing. Store the chain saw indoors, in a dry place that is locked and/or inaccessible to children.

Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chem- icals and de-icing salts.

mounting screw

locking rivet

SAFE-T-TIP®

Fig. 41

tighten 3/4

of a turn

Fig. 42

Fig. 43

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Contents Save this Manual for Future Reference OPERATOR’S ManualIntroduction Table of ContentsSafety Apparel Basic Safety PrecautionsRead ALL Instructions See Figures 1 KickbackCutting/Work Area Understanding Your Chain Saw Safety DevicesSAFE-T-TIPAnti-Kickback Nose Guard Low Kickback Saw ChainBattery Safety Specific Safety RulesP100 Ni-Cd 1423701 130255004 140237023 Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsAuthorized Service Center for repair. When servic ServiceProduct Specifications FeaturesOperation AssemblyUnpacking Packing ListTo Remove Battery Pack To Install Battery PackBattery port Battery pack Latches Chain Oil SystemPreparation for Cutting Starting and Stopping the Chain SAWChain Line Work Area Precautions Basic Cutting ProcedureProper Cutting Stance Tree FellingIn. or 1/10 DIA Planned Line of fall 135 Safe RetreatSee Figures 17 BuckingWedge Kickback Types of Cutting Used Bucking Logs Under StressSee Figures 19 Pruning LimbingSpringpoles SpringpoleGeneral Maintenance MaintenanceBattery Pack Removal and Preparation for Recycling BatteriesRecommended Bar and Chain Combinations REPLACing Bar and ChainSee Figures 24 See Figures 29 Chain TensionHow to Sharpen the Cutters Chain MaintenanceSee Figures 31 See Figures 33Side Plate Angle Top Plate Filing AngleDepth Gauge Clearance SeeReversing the guide bar Guide BAR MaintenanceSee Figures 40 FrontMounting SAFE-T-TIPNose Guard SAFE-T-TIPNose Guard MaintenanceTransporting and Storing See Figures 41Problem CAUSE Solution TroubleshootingLimited Warranty Statement WarrantyParts and Service