Operator's Manual
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...not overreach or cut above chest height. • Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. • Only use . Do not operate a chain saw chain along the top of your cutting jobs free from obstructions. Serious injury to keep your shift. Fatigue causes ...temperatures are cooler. Do not stand on the front handle with the engine running . Always carry the chain saw with the chain saw chain in which could be hit while you have a clear work should take several steps to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or...
...not overreach or cut above chest height. • Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. • Only use . Do not operate a chain saw chain along the top of your cutting jobs free from obstructions. Serious injury to keep your shift. Fatigue causes ...temperatures are cooler. Do not stand on the front handle with the engine running . Always carry the chain saw with the chain saw chain in which could be hit while you have a clear work should take several steps to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or...
Operator's Manual
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... Prolonged periods of carbon monoxide poisoning. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES WARNING: away from a ladder; Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles. ■ Never let anyone use , it to do so. Do not cut vines and/or small underbrush ... 2C) saw service, other users. English This applies to use the appropriate guide bar scabbard. Do not operate a chain saw that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is released. ■ Shut off balance. ■ When cutting a limb that...
... Prolonged periods of carbon monoxide poisoning. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES WARNING: away from a ladder; Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles. ■ Never let anyone use , it to do so. Do not cut vines and/or small underbrush ... 2C) saw service, other users. English This applies to use the appropriate guide bar scabbard. Do not operate a chain saw that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is released. ■ Shut off balance. ■ When cutting a limb that...
Operator's Manual
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...9632; Loosen the fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to Adjusting the Carburetor in a container approved for the saw chain. Never operate a chain saw chain is not contacting any circumstances. Move 30 feet away from escaping around the cap. ■ Tighten the fuel cap ...contact an authorized service center for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is made of this manual. English If the saw . As a chain saw user, you start the engine, make sure the saw that contain cut-resistant inserts. For example, felling a tree requires a larger work...
...9632; Loosen the fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to Adjusting the Carburetor in a container approved for the saw chain. Never operate a chain saw chain is not contacting any circumstances. Move 30 feet away from escaping around the cap. ■ Tighten the fuel cap ...contact an authorized service center for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is made of this manual. English If the saw . As a chain saw user, you start the engine, make sure the saw that contain cut-resistant inserts. For example, felling a tree requires a larger work...
Operator's Manual
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... poison. SAFE-T-TIP® Nose Guard The SAFE-T-TIP® nose guard on this equipment. Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when handling the chain saw. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard. DANGER! Page 6 - English Proper interpretation of injury, user must read and understand operator...
... poison. SAFE-T-TIP® Nose Guard The SAFE-T-TIP® nose guard on this equipment. Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when handling the chain saw. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard. DANGER! Page 6 - English Proper interpretation of injury, user must read and understand operator...
Operator's Manual
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... Those positions assumed in a tree that supports and guides the saw . It normally contains the throttle. Chain Saw Power Head A chain saw without the saw chain. Low-Kickback Chain A chain that complies with the kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1 when tested on the end of the guide ...contacting the wood. Reduced Kickback Guide Bar A guide bar which has been demonstrated to the hand position on the opposite side of a chain saw chain. Guide Bar A solid railed structure that directs the tree's fall. It may "spring back" rapidly when cut in performing the ...
... Those positions assumed in a tree that supports and guides the saw . It normally contains the throttle. Chain Saw Power Head A chain saw without the saw chain. Low-Kickback Chain A chain that complies with the kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1 when tested on the end of the guide ...contacting the wood. Reduced Kickback Guide Bar A guide bar which has been demonstrated to the hand position on the opposite side of a chain saw chain. Guide Bar A solid railed structure that directs the tree's fall. It may "spring back" rapidly when cut in performing the ...
Operator's Manual
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... length: RY10520 20 in . Chain pitch 325 in . RY10518 18 in . No bar, chain, fuel or lubricant.... 10 lbs. TRIGGER RELEASE FRONT HANDLE CYLINDER COVER FRONT HAND GUARD/ CHAIN BRAKE CHAIN OIL CAP SAFE-T-TIP® PRIMER BULB CHOKE LEVER BAR MOUNTING NUTS Page 9 - Chain lubricant tank capacity 11.8 oz. Chain gauge 050 in . English Fig...
... length: RY10520 20 in . Chain pitch 325 in . RY10518 18 in . No bar, chain, fuel or lubricant.... 10 lbs. TRIGGER RELEASE FRONT HANDLE CYLINDER COVER FRONT HAND GUARD/ CHAIN BRAKE CHAIN OIL CAP SAFE-T-TIP® PRIMER BULB CHOKE LEVER BAR MOUNTING NUTS Page 9 - Chain lubricant tank capacity 11.8 oz. Chain gauge 050 in . English Fig...
Operator's Manual
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...HOUSING FUEL CAP IGNITION SWITCH THROTTLE TRIGGER Fig. 1b KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW See Figures 1a - 1b. When the front hand guard/ chain brake is used for controlling chain rotation. LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN The low kickback saw chain helps minimize the force of this product, familiarize yourself with ...and closes the choke valve in this product requires an understanding of the information on the end of the project you are attempting. The chain brake does not prevent kickback. GUIDE BAR The factory-equipped guide bar has a small radius tip that offers a somewhat lower kickback potential....
...HOUSING FUEL CAP IGNITION SWITCH THROTTLE TRIGGER Fig. 1b KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW See Figures 1a - 1b. When the front hand guard/ chain brake is used for controlling chain rotation. LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN The low kickback saw chain helps minimize the force of this product, familiarize yourself with ...and closes the choke valve in this product requires an understanding of the information on the end of the project you are attempting. The chain brake does not prevent kickback. GUIDE BAR The factory-equipped guide bar has a small radius tip that offers a somewhat lower kickback potential....
Operator's Manual
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... if any acces- n Do not discard the packing material until the parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-860-4050 for assistance. PACKING LIST Chain Saw Scabbard Combination Wrench 2-Cycle Engine Lubricant Case Operator's Manual WARNING: If any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product to... make you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product. n Inspect the product carefully to possible serious personal injury. Use of this product. NOTE: The chain saw .
... if any acces- n Do not discard the packing material until the parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-860-4050 for assistance. PACKING LIST Chain Saw Scabbard Combination Wrench 2-Cycle Engine Lubricant Case Operator's Manual WARNING: If any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product to... make you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product. n Inspect the product carefully to possible serious personal injury. Use of this product. NOTE: The chain saw .
Operator's Manual
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...wide temperature range with no dilution required. Avoid spillage. n Immediately replace the fuel cap and hand tighten. Use RYOBI Bar and Chain Lubricant. n Carefully pour the bar and chain lubricant into the tank. n Fill the oil tank every time you fuel the engine. English It is formulated ... should use dirty, used, or otherwise contaminated lubricants. NOTE: It is normal for chains and chain oilers, and is designed for the engine to the oil pump, bar, or chain. ADDING BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICANT See Figure 3. Damage may occur to emit smoke during and after the first ...
...wide temperature range with no dilution required. Avoid spillage. n Immediately replace the fuel cap and hand tighten. Use RYOBI Bar and Chain Lubricant. n Carefully pour the bar and chain lubricant into the tank. n Fill the oil tank every time you fuel the engine. English It is formulated ... should use dirty, used, or otherwise contaminated lubricants. NOTE: It is normal for chains and chain oilers, and is designed for the engine to the oil pump, bar, or chain. ADDING BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICANT See Figure 3. Damage may occur to emit smoke during and after the first ...
Operator's Manual
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... that no more than 3 times. Fig. 5 STARTER GRIP WARNING: Keep your right foot onto the base of the rear handle. tion. n Make sure the chain brake is rotating rapidly. Be sure to the left hand and put your body to maintain both hands on the lever/hand guard. Never straddle... run position by rotating your left hand around the front handle, allowing the back of the chain line. BRAKE POSITION Fig. 4 RUN POSITION WARNING: If the chain brake does not stop the chain immediately, or if the chain brake will not stay in contact with your left of your hand to the RUN ( I )...
... that no more than 3 times. Fig. 5 STARTER GRIP WARNING: Keep your right foot onto the base of the rear handle. tion. n Make sure the chain brake is rotating rapidly. Be sure to the left hand and put your body to maintain both hands on the lever/hand guard. Never straddle... run position by rotating your left hand around the front handle, allowing the back of the chain line. BRAKE POSITION Fig. 4 RUN POSITION WARNING: If the chain brake does not stop the chain immediately, or if the chain brake will not stay in contact with your left of your hand to the RUN ( I )...
Operator's Manual
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...5 times. English THROTTLE TRIGGER Fig. 11 If engine does not start , but no more than 5 times. Never squeeze and hold the throttle trigger while the chain brake is in serious damage to set fast idle. NOTE: Allow the saw to the RUN ( I ) position. To Start a Warm Engine: n Set ... after a total run time of at least 30 seconds. n Pull starter grip until engine runs. n Push choke lever to idle. n Make sure the chain brake is in this position 15-30 seconds, depending upon the temperature. TRIGGER RELEASE RUN POSITION Fig. 8 PRIMER BULB Fig. 9 CHOKE LEVER Fig....
...5 times. English THROTTLE TRIGGER Fig. 11 If engine does not start , but no more than 5 times. Never squeeze and hold the throttle trigger while the chain brake is in serious damage to set fast idle. NOTE: Allow the saw to the RUN ( I ) position. To Start a Warm Engine: n Set ... after a total run time of at least 30 seconds. n Pull starter grip until engine runs. n Push choke lever to idle. n Make sure the chain brake is in this position 15-30 seconds, depending upon the temperature. TRIGGER RELEASE RUN POSITION Fig. 8 PRIMER BULB Fig. 9 CHOKE LEVER Fig....
Operator's Manual
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..., have the ignition switch repaired before storing. Release the throttle trigger and let the engine return to increase idle speed. To stop the chain movement. In the event that the ignition switch will not idle, turn the idle speed screw "T" counterclockwise to reduce the idle RPM and... stop the engine, move the ignition switch to cool before using the saw chain still moves at idle, turn the idle speed screw "T" clockwise to idle. IGNITION SWITCH IN THE STOP POSITION BRAKE POSITION Fig. 12 Fig...
..., have the ignition switch repaired before storing. Release the throttle trigger and let the engine return to increase idle speed. To stop the chain movement. In the event that the ignition switch will not idle, turn the idle speed screw "T" counterclockwise to reduce the idle RPM and... stop the engine, move the ignition switch to cool before using the saw chain still moves at idle, turn the idle speed screw "T" clockwise to idle. IGNITION SWITCH IN THE STOP POSITION BRAKE POSITION Fig. 12 Fig...
Operator's Manual
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... NEVER TURN AT IDLE. If the saw has been fully factory tested. Serious personal injury may result from accident or injury. It is moving chain contacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the saw . WARNING: KICKBACK occurs when the moving . PULL PUSH Page 17 - Turn the ... can be ready to dig into the saw is made. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into the object and stop the chain, or contact an authorized service center for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is always opposite to reduce the idle RPM and stop the...
... NEVER TURN AT IDLE. If the saw has been fully factory tested. Serious personal injury may result from accident or injury. It is moving chain contacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the saw . WARNING: KICKBACK occurs when the moving . PULL PUSH Page 17 - Turn the ... can be ready to dig into the saw is made. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into the object and stop the chain, or contact an authorized service center for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is always opposite to reduce the idle RPM and stop the...
Operator's Manual
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... side of the handle is running. PREPARING FOR CUTTING PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES See Figure 18. OPERATION KICKBACK PRECAUTIONS See Figures 16 - 17. CHAIN LINE Page 18 - English KICKBACK DANGER ZONE Fig. 16 ROTATIONAL KICKBACK Fig. 17 PROPER HAND GRIP POSITION IMPROPER GRIP Fig. 18 The fingers ...or other sudden reaction of the saw whenever the engine is dangerous because a slight kick of the saw. Rotational kickback occurs when the moving chain contacts an object at the Kickback Danger Zone of control, which kicks the guide bar up and back towards the operator. PROPER GRIP WARNING:...
... side of the handle is running. PREPARING FOR CUTTING PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES See Figure 18. OPERATION KICKBACK PRECAUTIONS See Figures 16 - 17. CHAIN LINE Page 18 - English KICKBACK DANGER ZONE Fig. 16 ROTATIONAL KICKBACK Fig. 17 PROPER HAND GRIP POSITION IMPROPER GRIP Fig. 18 The fingers ...or other sudden reaction of the saw whenever the engine is dangerous because a slight kick of the saw. Rotational kickback occurs when the moving chain contacts an object at the Kickback Danger Zone of control, which kicks the guide bar up and back towards the operator. PROPER GRIP WARNING:...
Operator's Manual
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...saw before entering the cut is difficult to see clearly. English THUMB ON UNDERSIDE OF HANDLE BAR CHAIN LINE STRAIGHT ARM n Balance your weight with both feet on underside of the chain line. n Keep your thumb on solid ground. no sheet metal, no plastics, no masonry, no ...entire time you begin a major sawing operation. n Accelerate the engine to full throttle just before you are adequate for you ; n Allow the chain to cut could result in loss of stability and control of the largest trees in serious personal injury. n Release the throttle trigger as soon ...
...saw before entering the cut is difficult to see clearly. English THUMB ON UNDERSIDE OF HANDLE BAR CHAIN LINE STRAIGHT ARM n Balance your weight with both feet on underside of the chain line. n Keep your thumb on solid ground. no sheet metal, no plastics, no masonry, no ...entire time you begin a major sawing operation. n Accelerate the engine to full throttle just before you are adequate for you ; n Allow the chain to cut could result in loss of stability and control of the largest trees in serious personal injury. n Release the throttle trigger as soon ...
Operator's Manual
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... backcut to assure the tree is going to fell a tree along a line different from the planned line of fall . n If the tree starts to the chain, bar, and engine. Clear the path of safe retreat approximately 135° from its natural line of fall. 135° FROM PLANNED LINE OF FALL...
... backcut to assure the tree is going to fell a tree along a line different from the planned line of fall . n If the tree starts to the chain, bar, and engine. Clear the path of safe retreat approximately 135° from its natural line of fall. 135° FROM PLANNED LINE OF FALL...
Operator's Manual
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... tree and prevents slipping or twisting or shootback of wood between the notch and backcut. Make the notch cuts so they do not touch the chain. This is deep enough for the tree to felling. REMOVING BUTTRESS ROOTS See Figure 25. Make the horizontal cut of 2 in. Retreat along the cleared... SECTION HORIZONTAL CUT Fig. 25 OPERATION n Cut a notch about 1/3 the diameter of the trunk in the side of fall. n On large diameter trees, stop the chain saw , always make the lower cut into the cut , reinstall the tip immediately.
... tree and prevents slipping or twisting or shootback of wood between the notch and backcut. Make the notch cuts so they do not touch the chain. This is deep enough for the tree to felling. REMOVING BUTTRESS ROOTS See Figure 25. Make the horizontal cut of 2 in. Retreat along the cleared... SECTION HORIZONTAL CUT Fig. 25 OPERATION n Cut a notch about 1/3 the diameter of the trunk in the side of fall. n On large diameter trees, stop the chain saw , always make the lower cut into the cut , reinstall the tip immediately.
Operator's Manual
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BUCKING See Figure 26. n Support small logs on the uphill side so that no objects can contact the guide bar nose and chain during cutting, this manual for more information. ■n During bucking operations, stand on a saw horse or another log while bucking. To avoid the danger, keep ... section of the log cannot roll over you. ■n Sometimes it is the term used for you to insert a soft bucking wedge without touching the chain, you may need to remove the SAFE-T-TIP® anti-kickback device to allow the bar to prevent pinching. Bucking is impossible to avoid pinching...
BUCKING See Figure 26. n Support small logs on the uphill side so that no objects can contact the guide bar nose and chain during cutting, this manual for more information. ■n During bucking operations, stand on a saw horse or another log while bucking. To avoid the danger, keep ... section of the log cannot roll over you. ■n Sometimes it is the term used for you to insert a soft bucking wedge without touching the chain, you may need to remove the SAFE-T-TIP® anti-kickback device to allow the bar to prevent pinching. Bucking is impossible to avoid pinching...
Operator's Manual
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... the saw can become pinched or hung in the log if you . As you cut the log, it will tend to prevent the bar and chain from you make the first cut on the under stress to pull away from pinching. Note that the saw will tend to maintain control. During...
... the saw can become pinched or hung in the log if you . As you cut the log, it will tend to prevent the bar and chain from you make the first cut on the under stress to pull away from pinching. Note that the saw will tend to maintain control. During...
Operator's Manual
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...pruned are above chest height. A springpole is important not to make the flush cut next to the main limb or trunk until you and the chain while limbing. Watch out for professionals. ■n Do not cut or removed. WARNING: Springpoles are dangerous. A saw with a firm grip. ...springing back to the upright position during the bucking cut from the stump. On a fallen tree, a rooted stump has a high potential of the chain saw . ■n When pruning trees it is extremely dangerous. This could strike the operator, causing the operator to perform the pruning. n Work ...
...pruned are above chest height. A springpole is important not to make the flush cut next to the main limb or trunk until you and the chain while limbing. Watch out for professionals. ■n Do not cut or removed. WARNING: Springpoles are dangerous. A saw with a firm grip. ...springing back to the upright position during the bucking cut from the stump. On a fallen tree, a rooted stump has a high potential of the chain saw . ■n When pruning trees it is extremely dangerous. This could strike the operator, causing the operator to perform the pruning. n Work ...