14 in. 37cc chain saw; 16 in. 37cc chain saw (124 pages)
Summary of Contents for Ryobi CS-4016
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GASOLINE CHAIN SAW Your new petrol chain saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard of dependability, ease of operation and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble free performance. If you use your petrol chain saw properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES The purpose of safety rules is to attract your GENERAL REQUIREMENTS attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols 1. The saw is specially designed for tree service, and the explanations with them, require your i.e. for off-ground working in trees, and when careful attention and understanding.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES CAUTION. Stuffing ears with cotton is 1. Use an appropriate fuel container type not recommended 2. Do not smoke or bring flame or sparks near fuel supplies. 4. Always wear a cap or hat when working with a 3.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 6. Operate the chain saw only in well ventilated along the bottom of the guide bar and the saw areas. Exhaust gas, oil mist (from chain saw chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden lubrication) or saw dust is harmful to health. stopping pulls the saw forward and away from 7.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES shock mounts designed to reduce the intensity of 2. Keep all parts of your body away from the saw vibration received through the handles. Exposure chain when the engine is running. to cold and vibration may cause tingling and 3.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The following may interfere with the brake’s ability 5. Dirt, grease, oil, pitch, etc. getting into the to protect the operator: working parts of the mechanism may lengthen 1. Saw wrongly held too close to the operator’s the stopping time.
ASSEMBLY MOUNTING GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN The unit is delivered with guide bar and saw chain separated. Install guide bar and chain as follows: WARNING. Check that the chain brake is released before proceeding. The clutch cover cannot be removed until the chain brake is released.
ASSEMBLY 6. Align the chain tensioning pin and the hole in the bar and then fit the clutch cover and bar fastening nuts finger tight only. 7. Adjust the chain tension screw (Fig.5) so that if the chain is pulled down with the fingers at the centre of the bar the gap between the chain and the bar is 2 to 3 mm.
FUEL MIXING AND CHAIN LUBRICATION SAW CHAIN / BAR LUBRICATION Check the operation of the oil pump by running the Adequate lubrication of the saw chain is essential saw at a medium speed. There should be visible at all times to minimize friction with the guide bar. spatters of oil coming from tip of the saw about 30 second after starting the saw.
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OPERATION 2. Pull the choke lever fully out. (Fig.10-A) 3. Press the primer bulb 3 to 5 times. (Fig.10-B) 4. Set the ignition swith to the “I” ON position. (Fig.11) 5. Place the saw on a firm and level surface. Hold the saw securely with your foot as illustrated in Fig.12.
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OPERATION OPERATION The following section on the operation of the chain saw is a general guide only. The use of a chain saw by an inexperienced person can be extremely dangerous. If you are unsure, please seek the assistance of a professional or get suitable training before using the chain saw.
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OPERATION PRUNING Pruning is the removal of a limb or branch from a standing tree. WARNING. Do not use an unstable foothold or ladder. Do not overreach. Do not saw above shoulder height. Always use both hands to hold the saw. First cut up from the bottom and finish down from the top.
OPERATION Use wooden or plastic wedges (Fig .23-A) to prevent pinching the bar and chain (Fig.23-B) in the cut. Wedges also control felling. When diameter of wood being cut is greater than the bar length, make 2 cuts as shown (Fig 24). WARNING.
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MAINTENANCE CHAIN BRAKE OPERATIONAL TEST Disconnect the ignition cable from the spark plug Test the chain brake periodically to ensure proper by pulling and twisting it simultaneously. Remove function. Perform a chain brake test prior to initial the spark plug using a spark plug wrench. DO NOT cutting, following extensive cutting, and definitely USE ANY OTHER TOOLS.
MAINTENANCE SHARPENING THE CHAIN SAW WARNING. We advise you to have deep or important sharpening carried out by a service agent who is equipped with an electric sharpener. When the chain penetrates into wood with difficulty, it needs to be sharpened as follows: 1.
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Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist of repair or service, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorised Service Centre or other qualified service organistion. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit.