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  • Page 1 FRONT PAGE R18CHS20...

  • Page 2: Intended Use

    ■ When operating a power tool outdoors, use an IMPORTANT! extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric before assembling, operating, and maintaining the shock.

  • Page 3: General Chainsaw Safety Warnings

    Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained GENERAL CHAINSAW SAFETY WARNINGS users. ■ Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain ■ Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for when the chainsaw is operating. Before you start the misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage chainsaw, make sure the saw chain is not contacting of parts and any other condition that may affect the...

  • Page 4: Additional Safety Warnings

    CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF KICKBACK: ■ Do not use a back-and-forward sawing motion. Let the chain do the work. Keep the chain sharp, and do not try Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar to push the chain through the cut.
  • Page 5 supported by the use of limbs, logs or chocks. Follow the INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING THE PROPER simple directions for easy cutting. When the log is supported TECHNIQUES FOR BASIC LIMBING AND CROSS- along its entire length, it is cut from the top (overbuck). CUTTING When the log is supported on one end, cut 1/3 the diameter UNDERSTANDING THE FORCES WITHIN THE WOOD...

  • Page 6: Maintenance

    springpoles—they are dangerous. Do not attempt to cut that should be performed only by experienced skilled bent branches or stumps that are under tension unless you professionals. The manufacturer strongly recommends that a worn or dull chain is replaced with a new one, are professionally trained and competent to do so.

  • Page 7: Over Temperature Protection

    until the spikes dig into the edge of the wood, then move the rear handle up or down in the direction of the cutting line to Guaranteed sound power level help ease the physical strain of cutting. OVER-TEMPERATURE PROTECTION Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). Product meets applicable regulatory The battery pack has over-temperature protection, which requirements.
  • Page 8 Original Instructions...
  • Page 9 R18CHS20 Guide bar Saw chain Front hand guard Front handle Rear handle Operator’s manual Wrench Chain tensioning screw Switch trigger Trigger release Sprocket cover Sprocket cover screw Guide bar cover Battery pack Charger Know your product...
  • Page 10 Wear Personal Protective Equipment Remove the guide bar cover. Remove the wrench from the handle. (PPE). Wear full eye protection, ear protection, non-slip heavy-duty gloves, substantial footwear, and protective clothing at all times while operating the product. Do not operate the product when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
  • Page 11 2.5-3.5 mm Adjust the chain tension until the gap Tighten the sprocket cover screw. Loosen the sprocket cover screw. between the drive teeth and bar is NOTE: The temperature of the chain between 2.5 and 3.5 mm. To increase increases during normal operation, the chain tension, turn the chain causing the chain to stretch.
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  • Page 13: Replacing The Bar And Chain

    REPLACING THE BAR AND CHAIN 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Loosen sprocket cover screw. Remove the screw, sprocket cover, and bar and chain assembly. 3. Install the new chain on the bar. Insert the chain drive links into the bar groove.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Chain Tension

    6. Tighten the sprocket cover screw. ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Loosen the sprocket cover screw. 3. Adjust the chain tension until the gap between the drive teeth and bar is between 2.5 and 3.5 mm. To increase the chain tension, turn the chain tensioning screw clockwise.

  • Page 15: Cleaning The Product

    4. Tighten the sprocket 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.

  • Page 16: Storing The Product

    STORING THE PRODUCT 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Install the guide bar cover. 3. When transporting 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 children.

  • Page 17: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MAINTENANCE Cordless chainsaw Chainsaw file 4.0 mm (5/32 in.) Model R18CHS20 WARNING! The declared vibration total values and the Rated voltage 18 V d.c. declared noise emission values given in this instruction No-load speed 4.6 m/s manual have been measured in accordance with a...
  • Page 20 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 of Trilink Saw Chain, LLC. POWERFIT is a trade mark of Techtronic Outdoor Products Technology Limited in ANZ.

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