Ryobi Outdoor CS1800 manual Operators Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

18 VOLT CORDLESS CHAIN SAW MODEL NO. CS1800

Your new cordless chain saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, the saw will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

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To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.

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Contents Operators Manual Introduction Table of ContentsRead ALL Instructions Basic Safety Precautions Important Safety InstructionsSafety Apparel See Figures 1 KickbackPull Push CUTTING/WORK AreaBattery Safety Understanding Your Chain SAW Safety DevicesCharger Safety Symbol Name Explanation SymbolsSymbol Meaning Features SpecificationsUnpacking ApplicationsScabbard Rear Handle BAR SAFE-T-TIP Chain Battery Pack Hand GuardTrigger Lock Button HEX KEYFront Handle Guard Glossary of TermsOperation Battery Pack and ChargerTo Remove Battery Pack To Install Battery PackBattery Port Pack Latches Chain OIL SystemPreparation for Cutting Starting and Stopping the Chain SAWStarting the Chain SAW Stopping the Chain SAWProper Grip Improper Chain Line Work Area Precautions Basic Cutting ProcedureProper Cutting Stance Tree FellingRetreat Zone Hinge Planned Line of Fall Safe Retreat ZoneNotch Approx /3 Diameter Trunk Back CUT Wedge BuckingSee Figures 18 through Notch Back CUT Hinge KickbackLOG Supported AT ONE END Bucking Logs Under StressLOG Supported AT Both Ends Load Finishing CUT 1ST CUTLimbing Types of Cutting UsedOverbucking UnderbuckingSpringpole Springpoles PruningLoad Second CUT First CUT 1/3 Diameter Finishing CUTAssembling BAR and Chain MaintenanceSprocket Washer ChainChain Tensioning Screw See Figures 30 Chain TensionHOW to Sharpen the Cutters Chain MaintenanceLeft Hand Cutters TOP Plate Filing AngleSide Plate Angle Depth Gauge ClearanceReversing the Guide BAR Guide BAR MaintenanceSee Figures 41, 42, Mounting SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard MAINTE- NanceSee Figures 42 Mounting Screw Locking Rivet SAFE-T-TIP Tighten 3/4 A TurnBattery Pack Preparation for Recycling Disposal of the Exhausted BatteryTransporting and Storing BatteriesBAR and Chain Combinations TroubleshootingRecommended BAR and Chain Combinations Page Page Volt Cordless Chain Saw Model No. CS1800