Ryobi Complete Guide to Safety and Service for the Chainsaw

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SYMBOLS

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

SYMBOL SIGNAL

MEANING

 

 

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property damage.

SERVICE

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should

WARNING:

be performed only by a qualified service technician. For

To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this

service we suggest you return the product to your nearest

product until you read thoroughly and understand com-

AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic-

pletely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand

ing, use only identical replacement parts.

the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual,

 

 

do not use this product. Call Ryobi customer service for

 

assistance.

WARNING:

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles, safety glasses with side shields, or a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

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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 1Understanding Your Chain Saw Safety Devices Cutting/Work AreaSAFE-T-TIPAnti-Kickback Nose Guard 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 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 DIAWedge Kickback BuckingSee Figures 17 See Figures 19 Bucking Logs Under StressTypes of Cutting Used Limbing PruningSpringpoles SpringpoleMaintenance General MaintenanceBattery Pack Removal and Preparation for Recycling BatteriesSee Figures 24 REPLACing Bar and ChainRecommended Bar and Chain Combinations 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