Ryobi Outdoor P540 Guide BAR Maintenance, Reversing the Guide BAR, See Figures 39, See Figures 41

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MAINTENANCE

Use a Flat File and a Depth Gauge Jointer to lower all gauges uniformly. Depth gauge jointers are available in

.020 in. to .035 in. (0.5 mm to 0.9 mm). Use a .025 in. (0.6

mm)depth gauge jointer. After lowering each depth gauge, restore original shape by rounding the front. Be careful not to damage adjoining drive links with the edge of the file.

See Figures 39 - 40.

Depth gauges must be adjusted with the flat file in the same direction the adjoining cutter was filed with the round file. Use care not to contact cutter face with flat file when ad- justing depth gauges.

GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE

See Figure 41.

When the guide bar shows signs of wear, reverse it on the saw to distribute the wear for maximum bar life. The bar should be cleaned every day of use and checked for wear and damage.

Feathering or burring of the bar rails is a normal process of bar wear. Such faults should be smoothed with a file as soon as they occur.

A bar with any of the following faults should be replaced.

nWear inside the bar rails which permits the chain to lay over sideways.

nBent guide bar.

nCracked or broken rails.

nSpread rails.

In addition, guide bars with a sprocket at their tip must be lubricated weekly with a grease syringe to extend the guide bar life. Using a grease syringe, lubricate weekly in the lu- bricating hole.

Turn the guide bar and check that the lubrication holes and chain groove are free from impurities.

REVERSING THE GUIDE BAR

See Figures 41 - 43.

nRemove the SAFE-T-TIP®mounting screw.

nRemove the SAFE-T-TIP®from the bar.

nRemove the chain from the bar and turn the bar over. NOTE: Bottom of bar should not be on top.

nReplace the chain on the bar. Refer to “Assembling the Bar and Chain” earlier in this manual for specific infor- mation.

nReplace the SAFE-T-TIP®on the bar nose.

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

nTighten the screw with your finger.

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

DEPTH GAUGE JOINTER

FLAT FILE

Fig. 39

RESTORE ORIGINAL

SHAPE BY ROUNDING

THE FRONT

Fig. 40

LUBRICATING HOLE

Fig. 41

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Contents Save this Manual for Future Reference Operators ManualIntroduction Table of ContentsRead ALL Instructions Basic Safety Precautions General Safety RulesSafety Apparel See Figures 1 KickbackCUTTING/WORK Area Understanding Your Chain SAW Safety DevicesLOW Kickback SAW Chain Guide BarsBattery Safety Safety Rules for ChargerCharger Safety ModelSymbol Name Explanation SymbolsSymbol Meaning Battery Pack Not Included HEX KEY Product SpecificationsScabbard BAR SAFE-T-TIP Chain Hand Guard Front HandleOperation AssemblyUnpacking Packing ListCharging a Cool Battery Pack Charging the Battery PackBattery Pack Charger To Install Battery Pack Charging a HOT Battery PackTo Remove Battery Pack Battery Port Pack LatchesPreparation for Cutting Starting and Stopping the Chain SAWSee Figures 10 Chain Line Work Area Precautions Basic Cutting ProcedureProper Cutting Stance Tree FellingRetreat Zone Planned Line of FallFall HingeSee Figures 18 BuckingNotch Back CUT Hinge Wedge Kickback Types of Cutting Used Bucking Logs Under StressSee Figures 20 Pruning LimbingSpringpoles SpringpoleGeneral Maintenance MaintenanceBattery Pack Removal Preparation for Recycling BatteriesRecommended BAR and Chain Combinations Replacing BAR and ChainSee Figures 25 See Figures 30 Chain TensionLift the TIP Guide BAR UP to Check for SAG HEX KEY HOW to Sharpen the Cutters Chain MaintenanceSee Figures 32 See Figures 34Side Plate Angle TOP Plate Filing AngleDepth Gauge Clearance Reversing the Guide BAR Guide BAR MaintenanceSee Figures 39 See Figures 41Mounting SAFE-T-TIPNOSE Guard SAFE-T-TIPNOSE Guard MaintenanceTransporting and Storing See Figures 42Problem Cause Solution TroubleshootingService Model NO. and Serial no

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