MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Remove the battery pack and make sure the chain has stopped before you do any work on the saw.
WARNING:
Although the guide bar comes with a
SAFE-T-TIP® NOSE GUARD MAINTE- NANCE
See Figures 42 and 43.
Tighten the mounting screw of the nose guard as instructed below. These are specially hardened screws. If the screw cannot be installed tightly, replace both the screw and the
In addition to preventing chain contact with solid objects at the nose of the bar, the
The mounting screw requires a 5/16 in. wrench (or adjustable wrench) to achieve the recommended tightness of 35 to 45 in. lb.
1.Tighten the screw with your finger.
2.From the
MOUNTING SCREW
LOCKING RIVET
SAFE-T-TIP
Fig. 42
TIGHTEN 3/4
OF A TURN
Fig. 43
WARNING:
When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
MOUNTING SAFE-T-TIP® NOSE GUARD
See Figuress 42 and 43.
1Mount the
NOTE: The tab fits in the recessed hole in the bar.
2.Tighten the screw with your finger.
3.From the
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
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