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Ryobi RCS1940 User Manual

Ryobi RCS1940
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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Electric Chainsaw
RCS1940
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Ryobi RCS1940 Specifications

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BrandRyobi
ModelRCS1940
CategoryChainsaw
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Safety Warnings

Work Area Safety

Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

Electrical Safety

Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way.

Personal Safety

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool.

Service

Qualified Service Personnel

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts.

Chainsaw Safety Warnings

Safe Operation Practices

Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the chainsaw is operating.

Kickback Prevention

Understanding and Preventing Kickback

Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.

Additional Chainsaw Safety Warnings

General Chainsaw Usage Guidelines

It is recommended to cut logs on a saw-horse or cradle when operating the product the first time.

Proper Techniques for Cutting

Felling a Tree

Trees should not be felled in a manner that would endanger any person, strike any utility line or cause any property damage.

Personal Protective Equipment

Good quality, personal protective equipment as used by professionals will help to reduce the risk of injury to the operator.

Cutting Techniques and Usage

Bucking a Log and Limbing a Tree

Bucking is cutting a log into lengths. Limbing is removing branches from a fallen tree.

Intended Use, Risks, and Reduction

Product Application and Residual Risks

The product is only intended for use outdoors. It is designed for cutting branches, trunks, logs and beams.

Know Your Product

Product Components

Lists components 1-17. Chain, Guide bar, Front hand guard/Chain brake, Front handle, Trigger release, Rear handle, Spiked bumper.

Assembly

Assembling Saw Chain and Guide Bar

Disassemble the mains plug. Wear protective gloves. Unscrew the guide bar locking knob and remove the sprocket cover.

Operation

Adding Chain Lubricating Oil

Pour the oil into the oil tank and monitor the oil level gauge. Ensure that no dirt enters the oil tank while filling.

Maintenance

Chain Tension Adjustment

Loosen the guide bar locking knob slightly by turning it counterclockwise.

Replacing Guide Bar and Saw Chain

Guide Bar and Chain Replacement Steps

Unscrew the guide bar locking knob by turning it counterclockwise until the sprocket cover comes loose.

Symbols on the Product and Manual

Safety and Operational Symbols

Lists safety alert, wear protection, stop product symbols and their meanings.

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