Ryobi P540B manual Troubleshooting, Problem CAUSE Solution

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TROUBLESHOOTING

 

Problem

 

cAUSE

 

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bar and chain running hot

1.

Check chain tension for over

1.

Tension chain. Refer to Chain Tension

 

and smoking.

 

tight condition

 

earlier in this manual.

 

 

2.

Chain oil tank empty.

2.

Check oil tank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motor runs, but chain is not

1.

Chain tension too tight.

1.

Retension chain, Refer to Chain Tension

 

rotating.

2.

Check guide bar and chain

 

earlier in this manual.

 

 

 

assembly.

2.

Refer to Assembling the Bar and Chain

 

 

3.

Check guide bar and chain

 

earlier in this manual.

 

 

 

for damage.

3.

Inspect guide bar and chain for

 

 

 

 

 

damage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Save this Manual for Future ReferenceTable of Contents IntroductionRead ALL Instructions Basic Safety PrecautionsSafety Apparel Kickback See Figures 1SAFE-T-TIPAnti-Kickback Nose Guard Understanding Your Chain Saw Safety DevicesCutting/Work Area Low Kickback Saw ChainP100 Ni-Cd 1423701 130255004 140237023 Specific Safety RulesBattery Safety Symbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONService Authorized Service Center for repair. When servicFeatures Product SpecificationsUnpacking AssemblyOperation Packing ListBattery port Battery pack Latches To Install Battery PackTo Remove Battery Pack Chain Oil SystemStarting and Stopping the Chain SAW Preparation for CuttingChain Line Proper Cutting Stance Basic Cutting ProcedureWork Area Precautions Tree FellingPlanned Line of fall 135 Safe Retreat In. or 1/10 DIAWedge Kickback BuckingSee Figures 17 See Figures 19 Bucking Logs Under StressTypes of Cutting Used Springpoles LimbingPruning SpringpoleBattery Pack Removal and Preparation for Recycling MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance BatteriesSee Figures 24 REPLACing Bar and ChainRecommended Bar and Chain Combinations Chain Tension See Figures 29See Figures 31 Chain MaintenanceHow to Sharpen the Cutters See Figures 33Depth Gauge Clearance Top Plate Filing AngleSide Plate Angle SeeSee Figures 40 Guide BAR MaintenanceReversing the guide bar FrontTransporting and Storing SAFE-T-TIPNose Guard MaintenanceMounting SAFE-T-TIPNose Guard See Figures 41Troubleshooting Problem CAUSE SolutionWarranty Limited Warranty StatementParts and Service