Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RY43006 Ryobi
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SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Y our chain saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’ s high standar d for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . When properly car ed for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-fr ee performance.
2 n Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 � n General Safety Rules .......................................
3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS n Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, se- cure footing, and a planned retreat path from the falling tree.
4 GENERAL SAFETY RULES n Avo id body con tac t with gro und ed surf ace s such as meta l pip es and wire fenc es. Ther e is an incr ease d risk of elec tric shock if your body is ground ed. n Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled.
5 GENERAL SAFETY RULES KICKBACK See Figures 1 - 2. WARNING: Kickback may occur when the moving chain contacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
6 GENERAL SAFETY RULES UNDERST ANDING YOUR CHAIN SAW SAFETY DEVICES See Figure 4. SAFE-T -TIP ® ANTI-KICKBACK NOSE GUARD The SAFE-T -TIP ® pr events rotational kickback fr om hap- pening, because it covers the tip of the bar wher e kickback is generated.
7 V V olts V oltage A Amper es Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W W att Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current T ype or a characteristic of current Direct Curr ent T ype or a characteristic of current n 0 No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load Class II Construction Designates Double Insulated Construction tools .
8 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing r equires extr eme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you r etur n the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for r epair . When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts.
9 EXTENSION CORDS When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw . An undersized cord will cause a dr op in line voltage, resulting in overheating and loss of power .
10 Bar Tip Guard An attachment that may be provided on the end of the guide bar to prevent the chain at the end of the guide bar from contacting the wood. Bucking The pr ocess of cr oss cutting a felled tree or log into lengths. Chain Brake A device used to stop the chain saw .
11 FEA TURES Fig. 5 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Bar Length ................................................................. 18 in. Chain Type ................................ Skip Tooth/Low Kickback Motor .................................................
12 ASSEMBL Y UNP ACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
13 OPERA TION AUTOMA TIC CHAIN OIL SYSTEM See Figure 6. NOTE: Chain saw comes from the factory with no bar and chain oil added. n Use Power Care Bar and Chain Oil. It is formulated to perform over a wide temperature range with no dilution requir ed. n Remove oil cap.
14 Fig. 8 SWITCH LOCK SWITCH TRIGGER WARNING: Keep body to the left of the chain line. Never straddle the saw or chain, or lean over past the chain line. ST ARTING THE CHAIN SA W n Make sure no objects or obstructions are in immediate vicinity which could come in contact with the bar and chain.
15 n Maintain a proper grip on the saw whenever the unit is running. The fingers should encircle the handle and the thumb is wrapped under the handlebar .
16 Fig. 12 PROPER CUTTING ST ANCE See Figure 12. n W eight should be bal anced w ith both feet on solid ground. n Keep left arm with elbow locked in a "straight arm" posi- tion to withstand any kickback force. n Y our body should always be to the left of the chain line.
17 WARNING: If the tree starts to fall in the wrong direction, or if the saw gets caught or hung up during the fall, leave the saw and save yourself! n Felling a tree - When bucking and felling operat.
18 n Felling Backcut. The backcut is always made level and horizontal, and at a minimum of 2 in. above the horizontal cut of the notch. See Figures 14 - 15. n Never cut through to the notch. Always leave a band of wood between the notch and backcut (appr oximately 2 in.
19 BUCKING LOGS UNDER STRESS See Figures 19 - 20. When the log is supported along its entire length, it should be cut from the top or overbucking. When the log is supported on one end, cut 1/3 the diameter fr om the under side or und erbu cking . The n make the finis hing cut by overbucking to meet the first cut.
20 LIMBING See Figure 21. Limbing is removing branches fr om a fallen tree. n W ork slowly , keeping both hands on the chain saw with a firm grip. Always make sur e your footing is secure and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet. n Leave the lar ger support limbs under the tree to keep the tree of f the ground while cutting.
21 ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Before performing any adjustment, make sur e the tool is unplugged from the power supply . Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury . ADJUSTING CHAIN TENSION See Figures 24 - 26. n Unplug the chain saw and remove power cor d.
22 REPLACING BAR AND CHAIN See Figures 27 - 31. WARNING: Before performing any maintenance, make sur e the tool is unplugged from the power supply . Failur e to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury . CAUTION: Always wear gloves when handling the bar and chain; these components are sharp and may contain burrs.
23 n Reinstall the chain cover assembly , bushing and guide bar nut. Tighten the guide bar nut finger tight only . The bar must be free to move for tension adjustment. NOTE: When replacing the chain cover assembly assure that the adjusting pin is in the chain tension pin hole and that the chain cover assembly fits flush to the housing.
24 CHAIN MAINTENANCE See Figures 32 - 33. Fig. 34 Fig. 33 CHECK FOR WEAR OR DAMAGE U s e o n l y 3 / 8 i n . p i t c h s k i p t o o t h / l o w - k i c k b a c k (62 drivelink) chain on this saw . This fast-cutting chain will provide kickback r eduction when properly maintained.
25 TOP PLA TE FILING ANGLE See Figure 36. n CORRECT 30° - File holders are marked with guide marks to align file properly to pr oduce correct top plate angle. n LESS THAN 30° - For Cross Cutting. n MORE THAN 30° - Feathered Edge Dulls Quickly . SIDE PLA TE ANGLE See Figure 37.
26 Use a Flat File and a Dept h Gauge Jointe r to lowe r all gauges un ifo rml y . Dep th ga uge jo int ers are avai lab le in .020 in . to .03 5 in . U se a .0 25 in . d ept h g aug e join ter . A fte r lowe rin g each de pt h ga uge , r est or e or igi nal shap e by r oun di ng the fro nt .
27 SAFE-T -TIP ® NOSE GUARD MAINTENANCE See Figures 42 - 43. Tighten the mounting scr ew of the nose guard as instructed below . These are specially hardened screws. If the screw cannot be installed tightly , replace both the scr ew and the SAFE-T -TIP ® before further operation.
28 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOL VE THE PROBLEM CONT ACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. Bar and chain running hot and smoking. Motor runs, but chain is not rotating. 1. Check chain tension for over tight condition 2. Chain oil tank empty .
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30 R YOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-860-4050 www .ryobitools.com 983000-640 2-05 • SER VICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your near est Ryobi Authorized Service Center .
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