Ryobi R18CHS20, Manual

Page 1: ...FRONT PAGE R18CHS20...

Page 2: ...ension cord suitable for outdoor use Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable use a residual current device...

Page 3: ...orized service providers GENERAL CHAINSAW SAFETY WARNINGS Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the chainsaw is operating Before you start the chainsaw make sure the saw chain is not...

Page 4: ...orkpiece involved For example felling a tree requires a larger work area than making other cuts such as bucking cuts The operator needs to be aware and in control of everything happening in the work a...

Page 5: ...anches or brushes with your chainsaw Their size and flexibility can easily cause the saw to bounce towards you or bind up with enough force to cause a kickback The best tool for that kind of work is a...

Page 6: ...ct to not function correctly increasing the potential for serious injury Keep the product professionally maintained Sharpening the chain safely is a difficult precision task that should be performed o...

Page 7: ...stops working if the battery protection feature has caused the battery pack to stop powering the product SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT Safety alert Read and understand all instructions before operating the p...

Page 8: ...8 Original Instructions...

Page 9: ...18CHS20 Guide bar Saw chain Front hand guard Front handle Rear handle Operator s manual Chain tensioning screw Switch trigger Trigger release Sprocket cover Guide bar cover Battery pack Charger Sprock...

Page 10: ...bar cover Remove the wrench from the handle Insert the battery pack into the product Make sure that the latch of the battery pack clicks in place and that the battery pack is fully seated and securel...

Page 11: ...urning the chain tensioning screw Tighten the sprocket cover screw NOTE The temperature of the chain increases during normal operation causing the chain to stretch Check the chain tension frequently a...

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Page 13: ...in 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 against the mounting...

Page 14: ...clockwise To reduce 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 chai...

Page 15: ...et cover screw 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 D...

Page 16: ...orting the product secure it against movement or falling to prevent injury to persons or damage to the product Store the product in a cool dry and well ventilated place that is inaccessible to childre...

Page 17: ...turer TRILINK POWERFIT Chain CL14333PB PWFTCA801 Bar N1430833 1041RY The chain must be fitted with the bar from the same manufacturer according to above combinations MAINTENANCE Chainsaw file 4 0 mm 5...

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Page 20: ...echtronic 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 is a registered trade mark...