Ryobi RCS5050 - Starting the Product; Basic Operation and Controls; Stopping the Engine; Holding the Product

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gauge. Ensure that no dirt enters the oil tank while
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away any spillage.
Ŷ One full oil tank will enable you to use the product for
20 - 40 min.
NOTE: A properly functioning chain and bar lubricating
system will normally discharge oil from the chain during use.
To check the functionality of the chain and bar lubricating
system, point the tip of the chain at a light coloured surface,
such as a newspaper. While the product is operating, a
distinct line of oil splatter should be observed after a short
time.
Recommended chain lubricating oil
Ŷ The manufacturer recommends you use only Ryobi
chainsaw lubricating oil. (Available from your authorised
service centre)
STARTING THE PRODUCT
Starting the product differs depending on whether the
engine is cold or warm.
WARNING
Keep your body to the left of the chain line. Never
straddle the saw or chain, or lean over past the chain
line.
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grip facing the operator and ensure that no objects or
obstructions are in the immediate vicinity that could
come in contact with the bar and chain.
Ŷ Hold the front handle firmly with your left hand and put
your right foot onto the base of the rear handle.
To start a cold engine:
See page 14 - 15.
1. Engage the chain brake by pushing the front hand
guard/chain brake forward.
2. Fully press and release the primer bulb at least 10
times.
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position.
4. When the temperature is above 10°C, pull the starter
grip until the engine attempts to start, but no more than
3 times. When the temperature is below 10°C, pull the
starter grip until the engine attempts to start, but no
more than 5 times.
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times.
7. Depress the trigger release and squeeze the throttle
trigger, then release the throttle trigger to return the
engine to idle.
8. Allow the product to run idle for 15 - 30 seconds.
9. Before accelerating the engine or cutting wood, make
sure the chain brake is disengaged by pulling the front
hand guard/chain brake back.
CAUTION
Failure to fully release the throttle when chain brake lever
is in the brake position will result in serious damage to
the product. Never squeeze and hold the throttle trigger
while the chain brake is in the brake position.
To start a warm engine:
See page 23 - 24.
1. Engage the chain brake.
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times.
5. Depress the trigger release and squeeze the throttle
trigger, then release the throttle trigger to return the
engine to idle. If engine does not start after 5 pulls, use
cold engine starting procedure.
6. Before accelerating the engine or cutting wood, make
sure the chain brake is disengaged by pulling the front
hand guard/chain brake back.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Release the throttle trigger and let the engine return to idle.
To stop the engine, fully press the stop switch. Do not put
the product on the ground when the chain is still moving.
For additional safety, set the chain brake when the product
is not in use.
In the event that the ignition switch will not stop the product,
pull the choke lever out to the fully extended position (full-
choke) and engage the chain brake to stop the engine. If
the ignition switch will not stop the product when set to the
"stop" position, have the ignition switch repaired before
using the product again to prevent unsafe conditions or
serious injury.
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relieve tank pressure by loosening, then retightening, the
chain lubricant and fuel caps. Allow the engine to cool
down before storing.
HOLDING THE PRODUCT
See page 19.
Always hold the product with your right hand on the rear
handle and your left hand on the front handle. Grip both
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Ensure that your left hand is holding the front handle so that
your thumb is underneath.
CHECKING AND OPERATING THE CHAIN BRAKE
1. Engage the chain brake by rotating your left hand
around the front handle. Allow the back of your hand to
push the chain brake lever/hand guard toward the bar
while the chain is rotating rapidly. The chain should stop
rotating immediately. Be sure to maintain both hands on
the handles of the product at all times.
2. Reset the chain brake back into the run position by
grasping the top of the chain brake lever/hand guard
and pulling toward the front handle until you hear a
click.