Ryobi P540B manual Parts and Service

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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P540

p540a

P540B

•Parts and Service

Prior to requesting service or purchasing replacement parts, please obtain your model and serial number from the product data plate.

• MODEL NUMBER P540/P540A/P540B

•SERIAL NUMBER

•How to obtain Replacement Parts:

Replacement parts can be purchased online at www.ryobitools.com or by calling 1-800-860-4050. Replacement parts can also be obtained at one of our Authorized Service Centers.

•How to locate an Authorized Service Center:

Authorized Service Centers can be located online at www.ryobitools.com or by calling 1-800-860-4050.

•How to obtain Customer or Technical Support:

To obtain Customer or Technical Support please contact us at 1-800-860-4050.

Ryobi® is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited used under license.

TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC.

1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625

Phone 1-800-860-4050

www.ryobitools.com

983000-538

4-15-08 (REV:06)

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Save this Manual for Future ReferenceTable of Contents IntroductionSafety Apparel Basic Safety PrecautionsRead ALL Instructions Kickback See Figures 1Understanding Your Chain Saw Safety Devices Cutting/Work AreaSAFE-T-TIPAnti-Kickback Nose Guard Low Kickback Saw ChainBattery Safety Specific Safety RulesP100 Ni-Cd 1423701 130255004 140237023 Symbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONService Authorized Service Center for repair. When servicFeatures Product SpecificationsAssembly OperationUnpacking Packing ListTo Install Battery Pack To Remove Battery PackBattery port Battery pack Latches Chain Oil SystemStarting and Stopping the Chain SAW Preparation for CuttingChain Line Basic Cutting Procedure Work Area PrecautionsProper Cutting Stance Tree FellingPlanned Line of fall 135 Safe Retreat In. or 1/10 DIASee Figures 17 BuckingWedge Kickback Types of Cutting Used Bucking Logs Under StressSee Figures 19 Limbing PruningSpringpoles SpringpoleMaintenance General MaintenanceBattery Pack Removal and Preparation for Recycling BatteriesRecommended Bar and Chain Combinations REPLACing Bar and ChainSee Figures 24 Chain Tension See Figures 29Chain Maintenance How to Sharpen the CuttersSee Figures 31 See Figures 33Top Plate Filing Angle Side Plate AngleDepth Gauge Clearance SeeGuide BAR Maintenance Reversing the guide barSee Figures 40 FrontSAFE-T-TIPNose Guard Maintenance Mounting SAFE-T-TIPNose GuardTransporting and Storing See Figures 41Troubleshooting Problem CAUSE SolutionWarranty Limited Warranty StatementParts and Service