Ryobi RCS-3540C, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...PETROL CHAIN SAW OPERATOR S MANUAL RCS 3540C 4046C 4450C Important It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before mounting and operating this machine ...

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Page 5: ...s operator s manual and all labels affixed to the tool Safety is a combination of using common sense staying alert and knowing how your saw works KNOW YOUR TOOL Read the operator s manual carefully Learn the saw s applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool CHAINSAWS are designed for cutting wood only KICK BACK MAY OCCUR WHEN THE NOSE OF THE GUIDE BA...

Page 6: ...OPERATE A CHAINSAW IN A TREE unless you have been specifically trained to do so ALWAYS HAVE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER AVAILABLE WHEN USING CHAIN SAW Use guide bar cover during transport and storage The chain saw should always be used with correctly mounted spiked bumper FOLLOW THE SHARPENING and maintenance instructions for the saw chain USE ONLY THE REPLACEMENT GUIDE BARS and low kick back chains speci...

Page 7: ...g the top edge NOTE Your chainsaw has been fully factory tested It is normal to find some slight oil residue on the saw MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS Never operate a chainsaw that is damaged improperly adjusted or is not completely and securely assembled Be sure that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is released If the saw chain moves at idling speed the carburettor may need a...

Page 8: ... Oil Use unleaded petrol intended for motor vehicle use with an octane rating of 87 R M 2 or higher This product is powered by 2 stroke cycle engine and requires pre mixing petrol and 2 stroke oil Wear non slip heavy duty protective gloves when handling the chain saw Avoid bar nose contact DANGER Beware of kickback Engines produce carbon monoxide which is an odorless deadly poison Do not operate i...

Page 9: ...SO22868 103 dB A 103 dB A 103 dB A Sound power level ISO22868 113 dB A 113 dB A 113 dB A Vibration ISO22867 Front Handle 6 4 m s2 6 4 m s2 6 4 m s2 Rear Handle 7 0 m s2 7 0 m s2 7 0 m s2 SPECIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION See Figure 1 1 Front hand guard Chain Brake 2 Front handle 3 Cylinder cover 4 Primer bulb 5 Choke knob 6 Clutch cover 7 Bar mounting nuts 8 Guide bar 9 Low kickback saw chain ASSEMBLY 10...

Page 10: ...ot allow familiarity with tools to make you careless Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating this tool Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury WARNING Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom...

Page 11: ...n the bottom edge of the bar and the PUSH when cutting along the top edge NOTE The chain saw has been fully factory tested It is normal to find some slight oil residue on the saw OPERATING THE CHAIN BRAKE Fig 4 5 Check the operating condition of the chain brake prior to each use Using the back of your left hand engage the chain brake by pushing the chain brake lever hand guard toward the bar while...

Page 12: ... it is important that you heed the following warnings to prevent possible serious injury Wear eye hearing and head protection A when operating this equipment OPERATION KICKBACK PRECAUTIONS See Figures 15 16 WARNING KICKBACK occurs when the moving chain contacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut Contact at the ...

Page 13: ...h cuts so they intersect at right angles to the line of fall This notch should be cleaned out to leave a straight line To keep the weight of the wood off the saw always make the lower cut of the notch before the upper cut 4 Make the back cut D level and horizontal and at a minimum of 5 cm above the horizontal cut of the notch NOTE Never cut through to the notch Always leave a band of wood between ...

Page 14: ...om the side of the tree opposite the branch you are cutting Do not cut from a ladder this is extremely dangerous Leave this operation for professionals Do not cut above chest height as a saw held higher is difficult to control against kick back WARNING Never climb into a tree to limb or prune Do not stand on ladders platforms a log or in any position which may cause you to lose your balance or con...

Page 15: ... the chain and bar These components are sharp and may contain burrs Remove the bar mounting nuts using the combination wrench provided Remove the clutch cover Remove the bar and chain from the mounting surface Remove the old chain from the bar Lay out the new saw chain in a loop and straighten any kinks The cutters A should face in the direction of chain rotation B If they face backwards turn the ...

Page 16: ...ker depth gauge clearance A MAINTENANCE Too low increases the potential for kickback Not low enough decreases cutting ability If the cutter teeth hit hard objects such as nails and stones or are abraded by mud or sand on the wood have an authorized service center sharpen the chain NOTE Inspect the drive sprocket B for wear or damage when replacing the chain If signs of wear or damage are present i...

Page 17: ... BAR See Figure 58 MAINTENANCE CAUTION Make sure the chain has stopped before you do any work on the saw Every week of use reverse the guide bar on the saw to distribute the wear for maximum bar life The bar should be cleaned every day of use and checked for wear and damage Feathering or burring of the bar rails is a normal process of bar wear Such faults should be smoothed with a file as soon as ...

Page 18: ...tinuing to use the chain saw in anti freeze mode when temperatures have risen and returned to normal may result in the engine failing to start properly or in the engine failing to operate at its normal speed CLEANING THE ENGINE See Figures 66 67 Clean the cylinder fins B and flywheel fins A with compressed air or a brush periodically Dangerous overheating of the engine may occur due to impurities ...

Page 19: ... through Always keep the chain brake mechanism clean and lightly lubricate the linkage B Always test the chain brake performance after servicing or cleaning Refer to Operating Chain Brake for additional information Check the chain catcher D and replace if damaged WARNING Even with daily cleaning of the mechanism the dependability of a chain brake to perform under field conditions cannot be certifi...

Page 20: ...dies Carburetor requires L Low Jet adjustment Contact an authorized service center for carburetor adjustment Engine starts but will not run properly at high speed Carburetor requires H High Jet adjustment Contact an authorized service center for carburetor adjustment Engine does not reach full speed and or emits excessive smoke Oil fuel mixture incorrect Air filter is dirty Spark arrestor screen i...

Page 21: ...lutch cover and guide bar plate and clean oil passages with a stiff bristle brush Engine starts and runs but chain is not rotating Chain brake is engaged Chain tension is too tight Guide bar and chain assembled incorrectly Guide bar and or chain are damaged Drive sprocket teeth damaged Release chain brake Refer to Operating the Chain Brake in the Operation section of this manual Tension chain per ...

Page 22: ...ke EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and Outdoor Directive 2000 14 EC and Gas Emission Directive 97 68 EC 2002 88 EC and 2004 26 EC To effect correct application of the health and safety requirements stated in the EEC directives the following European and or national standards and or technical specifications were consulted DIN EN ISO 11681 1 2004 ISO 22868 2005 ISO 22867 2004 EN 55012 2002 We declare this ...