Operation - Ryobi RY40506 Operator's Manual

DANGER:
Never cut near power lines, electric cords, or
other electric sources. If bar and chain jams on
any electrical cord or line, DO NOT TOUCH THE
BAR OR CHAIN! THEY CAN BECOME ELEC-
TRICALLY LIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS.
Continue to hold the pole saw by the insulated
rear handle or lay it down and away from you in
a safe manner. Disconnect the electrical service
to the damaged line or cord before attempting
to free the bar and chain from the line or cord.
Contact with the bar, chain, other conductive
parts of the pole saw, or live electric cords or
lines will result in death by electrocution or
serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to
make you careless. Remember that a careless
fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict seri-
ous injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with
head protection. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes and other
possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories
not recommended by the manufacturer of this
product. The use of attachments or acces-
sories not recommended can result in serious
personal injury.
NOTICE:
Before each use, inspect the entire product
for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as
screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely
all fasteners and caps and do not operate this
product until all missing or damaged parts are
replaced. Please contact customer service or
an authorized service center for assistance.

OPERATION

APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed
below:
 Limbing
 Pruning
ADDING BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICANT
(NOT INCLUDED)
See Figure 5.
Use premium bar and chain lubricant (not includ-
ed). It is designed for chains and chain oilers, and
is formulated to perform over a wide temperature
range with no dilution required.
NOTE: Pole saw comes from the factory with no
bar and chain lubricant added. Level should also
be checked after every 20 minutes of use and
refilled as needed.
 Remove oil cap.
 Carefully pour bar and chain lubricant into the
bar lube reservoir.
 Wipe off excess lubricant.
 Check and fill the reservoir when quick view oil
indicator is below the second to last indicator
line.
 Repeat as needed.
NOTE: Do not use dirty, used or otherwise con-
taminated lubricants. Damage may occur to the
bar or chain.
NOTE: It is normal for lubricant to seep from the
saw when not in use. To prevent seepage, empty
the oil tank after each use then run for one minute.
QUICK VIEW
OIL INDICATOR
11 — English
CAP
Fig. 5