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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Cordless Chainsaw RBC36X26E RCS36X4 RBC36X26E RCS36B1...
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Important! It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling, operating, and maintaining the product. Subject to technical modification.
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Safety, performance, and dependability have been given atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable top priority in the design of your cordless chainsaw. liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. INTENDED USE ■...
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jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can be caught in moving parts. make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause If devices are provided for the connection of dust ■...
■ Do not operate the product in poor lighting. The operating chainsaws may cause entanglement of your operator requires a clear view of the work area to clothing or body with the saw chain. identify potential hazards. ■ Always hold the chainsaw with your right hand ■...
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Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may ■ Wear a helmet at all times when operating the product. push the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator. A helmet, equipped with mesh visor, can help reduce the risk of injury to the face and the head if kickback Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of occurs.
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Personal protective equipment horizontal notching cut first to avoid pinching either the saw chain or the guide bar when the second notch is Good quality personal protective equipment as used being made. by professionals helps to reduce the risk of injury to the 2.
one cut. Branches under tension should be cut from the ■ Protective gloves available from professional chainsaw bottom up to avoid binding the chainsaw. retailers are designed specifically for chainsaw use , which give protection, good grip, and reduce the effect Cutting spring poles of handle vibration.
Transport the battery in accordance with local and national Recommended chain lubricating oil provisions and regulations. ■ The manufacturer recommends to use only RYOBI chainsaw lubricating oil. (Available from Bunnings Follow all special requirements on packaging and labelling stores) when transporting batteries by a third party. Ensure that...
WHAT’S IN THE BOX 3. Remove the sprocket cover. Remove the bar and saw chain from product. RCS36X4 4. To replace the bar with a new one, unscrew the nut of See page 10. the chain tension assembly. Mount the chain tension ■...
Wear non-slip safety footwear when using the product. Unlock Wear non-slip, heavy-duty gloves. Rotate to adjust chain tension + = Tighten the chain - = Loosen the chain Beware of chain saw kickback and avoid contact with bar tip. Moving direction of the chain. (Marked under the sprocket cover) Do not expose the product to rain or damp condition.
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX RCS36X4 *Kit includes battery and charger.
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX RCS36B1 *Battery and charger are sold separately.
KNOW YOUR PRODUCT 1. Front hand guard/Chain brake 9. Hanging slot 2. Front handle 10. Switch trigger 3. Rear handle 11. Trigger release 4. Guide bar cover 12. Spiked bumper 5. Chain tensioner knob 13. Guide bar 6. Chain tensioner adjustment ring 14.
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GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED CORRECT LUBRICATING OIL LEVEL ADDING LUBRICATING OIL ADJUSTING LUBRICANT FLOW REMOVING GUIDE BAR COVER TENSIONING THE CHAIN Approx. 5.5 mm Personal protective equipment (PPE) NOTE: Ensure that the lubricant flow screw is set to open for chain Loosen the chain tensioner knob slightly by turning it and bar oil to be released.
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OVERVIEW Felling a tree Bucking a log Removing buttress roots p.17 p.18 p.19 Limbing a tree Replacing the chain p.20 p.21...
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OVERVIEW Chain tensioning Cleaning the chain brake p.23 p.25 Transporting the product Adjusting lubricant flow Storing the product p.26 p.24 p.28...
OPERATION FELLING A TREE WARNING: Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. WARNING: An escape path should be planned and cleared as necessary before cuts are started.
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OPERATION REMOVING BUTRESS ROOTS 1. A buttress root is a large root extending from the trunk of the tree above the ground. Remove large buttress roots prior to felling. Make the horizontal cut into the buttress first, followed by the vertical cut.
OPERATION BUCKING A LOG WARNING: Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. WARNING: The reaction force is always opposite to the direction the chain is moving.
OPERATION LIMBING A TREE WARNING: Do not stand on any unstable surface while using the product. This could include, but is not limited, to ladders, scaffolds, and trees. NOTE: Limbing is removing the branches from a fallen tree. When limbing, leave larger lower limbs to support the log off the ground.
OPERATION REPLACING THE CHAIN 1. Remove battery pack before performing any maintenance. Wear protective gloves. 2. Loosen the sprocket cover by turning the chain tensioner knob counterclockwise. Loosen the chain tension by turning the chain tensioner adjustment ring counterclockwise. 3. Remove the sprocket cover. Remove the bar and chain assembly.
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OPERATION 5. Install the new chain on the bar. Ensure that it is placed in the correct direction and the drive links are aligned in the bar groove. 6. Slide the end of the chain over the drive sprocket at a slight angle and then fit the bar to the chain saw in position.
OPERATION CHAIN TENSIONING 1. Remove battery pack before performing any maintenance. Wear protective gloves. 2. Loosen the sprocket cover by turning the chain tensioner knob counterclockwise. 3. Check the chain tension frequently while adjusting. To increase the chain tension, turn the chain tensioner adjustment ring clockwise.
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OPERATION ADJUSTING LUBRICANT FLOW The product features a chain lubricant flow screw that can be used to adjust the lubricant flow to the saw chain. 1. Remove battery pack before performing any maintenance. Wear protective gloves. 2. Engage the chain brake. 3.
Guaranteed sound power level 101 dB(A) Bar length 14” Chain pitch 0.375” Chain gauge 0.050” Drive links quantity BATTERY AND CHARGER Model RCS36X4 RCS36B1 Battery pack BPL3640D2 Not included Weight 1.4 kg Charger BCL3617S Not included Compatible BCL3620, BCL3620S, BCL3650F, BCL3617S,...
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Imported by: Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd 31 Gilby Road, Mount Waverley, VIC 3149, Melbourne, Australia RYOBI is a trademark of Ryobi Limited, Techtronic Industries N.Z. Limited and is used under license. Unit C, 70 Business Parade South, TRILINK is a registered trademark of Trilink Saw Chain, LLC.