Ryobi RY3818 User Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
18 in. 38cc Chain Saw
Scie à chaîne de 38 cc de 46 cm (18 po)
Motosierra de 46 cm (18 pulg.), 38 cc
RY3818
RY3818VNM
ENGINE FAMILY: *HCPS.0384CA
FAMILLE DE MOTEUR : *HCPS.0384CA
FAMILIA DE MOTOR: *HCPS.0384CA
NOTICE AVIS AVISO
Do not use E15 or E85 fuel (or fuel containing greater than 10% ethanol) in this product. It is
a violation of federal law and will damage the unit and void your warranty.
Ne pas utiliser d’essence E15 ou E85 (ou un carburant contenant plus de 10 % d’éthanol) dans
ce produit. Une telle utilisation représente une violation de la loi fédérale et endommagera l’appareil et annulera la garantie.
No utilice combustibles E15 o E85 (ni combustibles que contengan más de 10 % de etanol) con este producto. Esto constituye
una violación a la ley federal, dañará la unidad y anulará la garantía.
WARNING: To reduce the
risk of injury, the user must read and
understand the operator’s manual
before using this product.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 General Safety Rules ...................... 2-3
 Specific Safety Rules ...................... 3-4
 Symbols .......................................... 5-6
Glossary of Terms ...............................7
 Features .......................................... 8-9
 Assembly ...................................... 9-10
 Operation .................................... 10-24
 Maintenance ............................... 24-37
 Bar and Chain Combinations ............ 37
 Troubleshooting .......................... 38-39
 Parts Ordering/Service ........ Back Page
AVERTISSEMENT : Pour
réduire les risques de blessures,
l’utilisateur doit lire et veiller à bien
comprendre le manuel d’utilisation avant
d’employer ce produit.
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
 Règles de sécurité générales .......... 2-3
 Règles de sécurité particulières ...... 3-4
 Symboles ........................................ 5-6
 Glossaire .............................................7
 Caractéristiques .............................. 8-9
 Assemblage .................................. 9-10
 Utilisation .................................... 10-24
 Entretien ...................................... 24-38
 Combinaisons de guide et chaîne ....38
 Dépannage .................................. 39-40
 Commande de pièces/
réparation .......................... Páge arrière
ADVERTENCIA: Para reducir
el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario debe leer
y comprender el manual del operador
antes de usar este producto.
ÍNDICE DE CONTENIDO
 Reglas de seguridad generales ...... 2-3
 Reglas de seguridad específicas .... 3-4
 Símbolos ......................................... 5-6
Glosario de términos ........................... 7
 Características ................................ 8-9
 Armado ......................................... 9-10
 Funcionamiento .......................... 10-24
 Mantenimiento ............................ 24-38
 Combinaciones de barra y cadena ...38
 Corrección de problemas ........... 39-40
 Pedidos de piezas/
servicio ........................... Pág. posterior
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Ryobi RY3818 Specifications

General

Brand	Ryobi
Model	RY3818
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English

Summary

General Safety Rules

Specific Safety Rules

Symbols

Glossary of Terms

Features

Product Specifications

Key technical details of the chain saw, including bar length, pitch, and gauge.

Assembly

Unpacking

Instructions for carefully removing the tool and accessories from the packaging and checking contents.

Operation

Starting the Engine

Step-by-step guide for starting the engine, covering both cold and warm conditions.

Kickback Precautions

Crucial safety information to prevent dangerous kickback reactions.

Felling Trees

Detailed instructions and safety precautions for safely cutting down trees.

Bucking

The process of cutting a felled tree into manageable log lengths.

Maintenance

General Maintenance

General care and cleaning procedures for the chain saw components.

Replacing the Guide Bar and Chain

Step-by-step process for replacing the guide bar and chain.

Adjusting the Chain Tension

How to properly tension the saw chain for optimal performance and safety.

Sharpening the Cutters

Instructions on how to sharpen the chain cutters to maintain cutting efficiency.

Maintenance Schedule

A summary of maintenance tasks and their recommended frequencies.