Ryobi RCS2340, Original Instructions Manual

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Recommended chain lubricating oil

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The manufacturer recommends you use only Ryobi 

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HOLDING THE CHAIN SAW

See page 13-14.

Always hold the chain saw with your right hand at the rear 
handle and your left hand at the front handle. Grip both 

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Ensure that your left hand is holding the front handle so 
that your thumb is underneath.

 WARNING

Always keep the power cable tidy and away from the 
area of cutting. Apart from the danger of electrocution, 
untidy cables cause falls and trips.

STARTING THE CHAIN SAW

See page 14.

1.  Connect to power outlet. Make sure the chain brake 

is in the run position by pulling back on the lever/hand 
guard.

2. 

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press the on/off trigger.

CHECKING AND OPERATING CHAIN BRAKE

1.  Engage the chain brake by rotating your left hand 

around the front handle. Allow the back of your hand to 
push the chain brake lever/hand guard toward the bar 
while the chain is rotating rapidly. Be sure to maintain 
both hands on the saw handles at all times.

2.  Reset the chain brake back into the Run position by 

grasping the top of the chain brake lever/hand guard 
and pulling toward the front handle until you hear a 
click.

 WARNING

If the chain brake does not stop the chain immediately, or 
if the chain brake will not stay in the run position without 
assistance, take the saw to an authorised service centre 
for repair prior to use.

TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

See page 26, 27.

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Stop the product, disconnect from its power supply and 
allow it to cool before storing or transporting.

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Clean all foreign material from the product. Store it in 

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to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such 

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outdoors.

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Fit guide bar cover before storing the unit, or during 
transportation.

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For transportation, secure the machine against 
movement or falling to prevent injury to persons or 
damage to the machine.

MAINTENANCE

 WARNING

Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts, 
accessories and attachments. Failure to do so can 
cause possible injury, poor performance and may void 
your warranty.

 WARNING

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge 

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technician. For service we suggest you return the 
product to your nearest authorized service center for 
repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement 
parts.

 WARNING

Disconnect from the power supply before adjustment, 
maintenance or cleaning. Failure to do so could result in 
serious personal injury.

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You may only make adjustments or repairs described 
in this manual. For other repairs, contact the authorized 
service agent.

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Consequences of improper maintenance may cause 
the chain brake and other safety features to not function 
correctly, thus increasing the potential for serious 
injury. Keep your chainsaw professionally maintained 
and safe.

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Sharpening the chain safely is a skilled task. Therefore 
the manufacturer strongly recommends that a worn or 
dull chain is replaced with a new one, available from 
your authorised Ryobi service centre. The part number 
is available in the product specification table in this 
manual.

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Follow instructions for lubricating and chain tension 
checking and adjustment.

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After each use, clean the product with a soft dry cloth.

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Check all nuts, bolts and screws at frequent intervals 
for security to ensure the product is in safe working 
condition. Any part that is damaged should be properly 
repaired or replaced by an authorized service centre.

REPLACING GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN

See page 22 - 23.

1.  Disconnect the product from its power supply. Wear 

protective gloves.

2.  Unscrew the guide bar locking knob by turning it 

counterclockwise until the sprocket cover comes loose.

3.  Remove the sprocket cover. Remove the bar and saw 

chain from unit.

4.  To replace the bar with a new one, loosen the screw of 

the chain tension assembly. Mount the chain tension 
assembly on to the new bar and tighten the screw.