Ryobi RCS1940 User Manual

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upon exposure to cold. Hereditary factors, exposure to
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are all thought to contribute to the development of these
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Ŷ Keep your body warm in cold weather. When operating
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warm. It is reported that cold weather is a major factor
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Ŷ After each period of operation, exercise to increase
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exposure per day.
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retailers are designed specifically for chainsaw use
which give protection, good grip and also reduce the
effect of handle vibration. These gloves should comply
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If you experience any of the symptoms of this condition,
immediately discontinue use and see your doctor about
these symptoms.
WARNING
Injuries may be caused, or aggravated, by prolonged
use of a tool. When using any tool for prolonged periods,
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KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
See page 11.
1. Chain
 Guide bar
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 Front handle
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 Rear handle
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 Chain lubricant cap
 Cord retainer
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Chain tensioner adjustment ring
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Guide bar cover
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SAFETY DEVICES
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cutters from digging in too deeply. Only use replacement
guide bar and chain combinations recommended by the
manufacturer.
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safety, replace saw chains when cutting performance
decreases.
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steady while cutting. When cutting, push the machine
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by moving the rear handle up or down in the direction of the
cutting line it can help ease the physical strain of cutting
Guide bars
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and matching chain which is just long enough for the job.
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towards the bar, the chain should stop immediately. A
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tested before each use for correct operation in both the run
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ASSEMBLY
WARNING
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
ASSEMBLING SAW CHAIN AND GUIDE BAR
See page 12 - 13. See page 22 - 23.
1. Disconnect the mains plug. Wear protective gloves.
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bar.
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bolt goes through the hole in the attached chain tension
assembly. You may need to rotate this assembly so the
bolt and hole align. You may rotate this assembly again
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it in place.
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adjustment ring until the saw chain is properly tensioned.
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Ryobi RCS1940 Specifications

General

Brand	Ryobi
Model	RCS1940
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English