Ryobi OCS1825, Original Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...FRONT PAGE R18CHS12 OCS1825...

Page 2: ...wer tool in a damp location is unavoidable use a residual current device RCD protected supply Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock PERSONAL SAFETY Stay alert watch what you are doing and u...

Page 3: ...Always hold the chainsaw with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle Holding the chainsaw with a reversed hand configuration increases the risk of personal injury a...

Page 4: ...he saw as it cuts free from the wood Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury Do not stop the saw in the middle of a cutting operation Keep the saw running until it is already...

Page 5: ...before cuts are started The escape path should extend back and diagonally to the rear of the expected line of fall Before felling starts consider the natural lean of the tree the location of larger b...

Page 6: ...storing or transporting Remove all foreign materials from the product Store the product in a cool dry and well ventilated place that is inaccessible to children Keep the product away from corrosive ag...

Page 7: ...f the chainsaw steady while cutting When cutting push the product forward until the spikes dig into the edge of the wood then move the rear handle up or down in the direction of the cutting line to he...

Page 8: ...8 Original Instructions SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL Parts or accessories sold separately Note Warning Wear eye and face protection Wear upper body protection Wear leg protection Stop the product...

Page 9: ...Front hand guard Front handle Rear handle Switch trigger Chain lubricant cap Trigger release Sprocket cover screw Sprocket cover Chain tensioning screw Chain catcher Hex key Guide bar cover Chain lub...

Page 10: ...ting the product NOTE To keep the chain lubricated while cutting press the oil tank cap once every few minutes NOTE Never work without chain lubricant If the saw chain is running without lubricant the...

Page 11: ...ation causing the chain to stretch Check the chain tension frequently and adjust as required A chain that is tensioned while warm may be too tight upon cooling Make sure that the chain tension is corr...

Page 12: ...12 p 16 p 18 p 13 Replacing the bar and chain Transporting the product Adjusting the chain tension Cleaning the product Storing the product p 15 p 17...

Page 13: ...e direction of chain rotation If the saw chain faces backwards turn the loop over Hold the chain in position on the bar and place the loop around the drive sprocket Lower the bar and place it flush ag...

Page 14: ...14 Maintenance 6 6 Tighten the sprocket cover screw...

Page 15: ...e the chain tension turn the chain tensioning screw counterclockwise NOTE Frequently check the chain tension while turning the chain tensioning screw NOTE The temperature of the chain increases during...

Page 16: ...CLEANING THE PRODUCT 1 Remove the battery pack 2 Use a brush to remove loose dirt and saw dust from around the front hand guard Use a soft dry cloth to clean the plastic parts WARNING Do not use wate...

Page 17: ...ck 2 Install the guide bar cover 3 Remove the chain lubricant cap Drain all bar and chain lubricant from the tank into a container approved for lubricant 4 When transporting the product secure it agai...

Page 18: ...the tank into a container approved for lubricant 4 When transporting the product secure it against movement or falling to prevent injury to persons or damage to the product Store the product in a coo...

Page 19: ...NT PARTS BAR AND CHAIN Manufacturer TRILINK Chain CL14340PB Bar M1431040 1041RY The chain must be fitted with the bar from the same manufacturer according to above combinations WARNING The declared vi...

Page 20: ...3149 Melbourne Australia Techtronic Industries N Z Limited Unit C 70 Business Parade South Highbrook Auckland 2013 New Zealand RYOBI is a trade mark of Ryobi Limited and is used under license TRILINK...