Ryobi RCS1935, Original Instructions Manual

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upon exposure to cold. Hereditary factors, exposure to 

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are all thought to contribute to the development of these 

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Keep your body warm in cold weather. When operating 

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warm. It is reported that cold weather is a major factor 
contributing to Raynaud’s Syndrome.

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After each period of operation, exercise to increase 
blood circulation.

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exposure per day.

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retailers are designed specifically for chainsaw use 
which give protection, good grip and also reduce the 
effect of handle vibration. These gloves should comply 

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If you experience any of the symptoms of this condition, 
immediately discontinue use and see your doctor about 
these symptoms.

 WARNING

Injuries may be caused, or aggravated, by prolonged 
use of a tool. When using any tool for prolonged periods, 

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KNOW YOUR PRODUCT

See page 233.

1. Chain

Guide bar

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Front handle

5. Trigger release

Rear handle

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Chain lubricant cap

Cord retainer

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11. Wood chips deflector

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Chain tensioner adjustment ring

15. 

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Guide bar cover

Chain catcher

SAFETY DEVICES

Low kick-back saw chain

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cutters from digging in too deeply. Only use replacement 
guide bar and chain combinations recommended by the 
manufacturer.
As saw chains are sharpened, they lose some of the low 

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safety, replace saw chains when cutting performance 
decreases.

Spiked bumper

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steady while cutting. When cutting, push the machine 

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by moving the rear handle up or down in the direction of the 
cutting line it can help ease the physical strain of cutting

Guide bars

Generally, guide bars with small radius tips have somewhat 

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and matching chain which is just long enough for the job. 

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not correct.

Chain brake

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towards the bar, the chain should stop immediately. A 

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tested before each use for correct operation in both the run 

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ASSEMBLY

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If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this 
product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this 
warning could result in serious personal injury.

ASSEMBLING SAW CHAIN AND GUIDE BAR

See page 234 - 235. See page 244 - 245.

1.  Disconnect the mains plug. Wear protective gloves.

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The saw chain should face in the direction of chain 

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5. 

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bar.

Hold the chain in position on the bar and place the loop 

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bolt goes through the hole in the attached chain tension 
assembly. You may need to rotate this assembly so the 
bolt and hole align. You may rotate this assembly again  

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it in place.

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adjustment ring until the saw chain is properly tensioned. 

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