Ryobi RY40508 User Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
18 in. 40 VOLT BRUSHLESS CHAIN SAW
SCIE À CHAÎNE SANS BALAI DE 40 V DE 45,7 cm (18 po)
MOTOSIERRA SIN ESCOBILLAS DE 45,7 cm (18 pulg.), 40 V
RY40508
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 Power Tool Safety Rules .... 2-3
 Chain Saw Safety Warnings ............ 4-8
 Symbols ........................................ 9-10
 Glossary of Terms .............................10
 Features ...................................... 12-13
 Assembly .................................... 13-14
 Operation .................................... 14-23
 Maintenance ............................... 24-31
 Bar and Chain Combinations ............ 31
 Troubleshooting ................................31
 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
 Avertissements règles de sécurité
relatives aux outils électriques ........ 2-4
 Avertissements de sécurité
relatifs au scie à chaîne ................... 4-8
 Symboles ...................................... 9-10
 Glossaire ...........................................11
 Caractéristiques .......................... 12-13
 Assemblage ................................ 13-14
 Utilisation .................................... 14-24
 Entretien ...................................... 25-31
 Combinaisons de guide et chaîne ....32
 Dépannage ........................................ 32
 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
 Advertencias de seguridad
para herramientas eléctricas ........... 2-4
 Advertencias de seguridad
de la motosierra .............................. 4-9
 Símbolos ..................................... 10-11
 Glosario de términos ......................... 12
 Características ............................ 13-14
 Armado ....................................... 14-15
 Funcionamiento .......................... 15-26
 Mantenimiento ............................ 26-33
 Combinaciones de barra y cadena ...34
 Correción de problemas ...................34
 Pedidos de piezas/
servicio ........................... Pág. posterior
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Ryobi RY40508 Specifications

General

Voltage	40V
Bar Length	16 in.
Motor	Brushless
Weight (without battery)	8.6 lbs
Chain Pitch	3/8 in.
Type	Cordless
Chain Gauge	0.050 inches

Summary

General Power Tool Safety Rules

Work Area, Electrical, and Personal Safety

Covers safety guidelines for work area, electrical precautions, and personal protective measures.

Power Tool Use and Care

Details on proper tool operation, maintenance, and care for power tools.

Battery Tool Use and Care

Guidelines for safe charging, handling, and usage of battery packs.

Service

Instructions for maintaining and repairing the power tool by qualified personnel.

Chain Saw Safety Warnings

Safe Operation and Kickback Prevention

Essential safety rules for chain saw operation, including avoiding hazards and kickback.

Proper Handling, Storage, and Safety Devices

Guidelines on attire, alertness, and understanding built-in safety features.

Kickback Minimization and General Precautions

Details on preventing kickback and general safety adherence during use.

Safe Handling, Storage, and Modifications

Procedures for safe operation, storage, and avoiding unauthorized modifications.

Battery Safety and Operational Adherence

Specific warnings for battery-powered units and general safety adherence.

Understanding and Minimizing Kickback

Detailed explanation and precautions to prevent dangerous kickback reactions.

Safety Device Overview and Kickback Continued

Explains safety devices like low kickback chains and provides further kickback advice.

Understanding Safety Devices

Explains low kickback chains, guide bar types, and their role in safety.

Symbols and Glossary

Signal Words and Their Meanings

Explains risk levels indicated by DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE.

Product Safety and Operation Symbols

Defines common symbols indicating hazards, manual references, and operational guidance.

Symbols for Kickback, Contact, and Protection

Identifies symbols related to kickback, bar contact, gloves, footwear, and electrical hazards.

Symbols for Electrical Lines, Oil, and Current

Covers symbols for electrical safety, oil indication, recycling, voltage, and current type.

Definitions A-K

Provides definitions for terms like Automatic Oiler System, Bucking, Chain Saw Power Head, and Kickback.

Definitions L-S

Defines terms from Lock-out Button to Switch Trigger, including operational and safety-related vocabulary.

Features and Assembly

Product Specifications and Overview

Lists technical specs like motor, bar length, oil capacity, and introduces key product features.

Know Your Chain Saw Components

Details specific features like chain tensioning, guide bar, lock-out button, and oil indicator.

Assembly and Unpacking Instructions

Guides on unpacking the product, checking contents, and initial inspection.

Assembly Warnings and Product Applications

Warnings against modification, accidental starting, and lists intended uses of the saw.

Operation

Operation Introduction and Safety Precautions

Introduces the operation section with warnings on power lines, familiarity, PPE, and tree felling.

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack

Step-by-step instructions for battery insertion and removal, with safety warnings.

Bar and Chain Lubrication

Explains the importance and process of lubricating the bar and chain for optimal performance.

Adding Bar and Chain Lubricant

Details on filling oil, lubricant types, and storage considerations.

Operating the Chain Brake

Instructions on checking, engaging, and resetting the chain brake, with safety warnings.

Starting and Stopping the Chain Saw

Procedures for safely starting and stopping the saw, including lock-out button use.

Proper Grip and Handle Positioning

Guidance on holding the saw correctly with both hands for control and safety.

Cutting Stance, Procedure, and Work Area

Instructions on stance, cutting steps, work area rules, and material cutting.

Felling Trees and Hazardous Conditions

Warnings and initial steps for felling trees, including hazardous weather considerations.

Felling Warnings and Tree Preparation

Critical warnings for felling, checking trees, escape routes, and preparing the cutting area.

Bucking Logs and Limbing

Explains bucking, wedge use, and procedures for safely removing branches from a fallen tree.

Bucking Under Stress and Cutting Types

Addresses cutting logs with tension and explains overbucking vs. underbucking.

Pruning Techniques and Springpole Dangers

How to prune branches and warnings about dangerous springpoles.

Maintenance

General Maintenance and Cleaning Precautions

Covers general cleaning, warnings on fluids, and inspection of parts.

Replacing Bar and Chain Procedures

Initial steps and warnings for replacing the guide bar and saw chain.

Replacing the Bar and Chain Steps

Detailed steps for removing the old bar/chain and installing a new one.

Chain Installation and Direction

Specific guidance on laying out the new chain and ensuring correct installation direction.

Chain Cover and Nut Installation

Instructions for fitting the chain cover and bar mounting nuts after chain replacement.

Adjusting Chain Tension

Step-by-step guide to properly tension the saw chain, with safety warnings.

Chain Tension Adjustment Details and Checks

Fine-tuning chain tension for cold/warm conditions and checking for stretch.

Chain Maintenance and Wear Checks

Covers chain maintenance, sharpening needs, and inspecting for wear.

Chain Sharpening Requirements and Warnings

Explains when to sharpen, required angles, and risks of improper sharpening.

How to Sharpen the Cutters

Detailed instructions on sharpening chain cutters using files and appropriate techniques.

Top Plate and Side Plate Filing Angles

Guides on correct filing angles for top plate (30°) and side plate (80°).

Depth Gauge Clearance and Adjustment

How to maintain depth gauge clearance using tools and files for optimal cutting.

Maintaining the Guide Bar

Daily/weekly checks for guide bar wear, lubrication, and conditions requiring replacement.

Transporting and Storing the Chain Saw

Safe procedures for transporting and storing the saw, including battery removal and scabbard use.

Bar and Chain Combinations and Troubleshooting

Bar and Chain Specifications

Lists technical specifications for the guide bar and chain.

Troubleshooting Common Problems

Identifies issues like hot chain, smoking, or non-rotating chain and provides solutions.