Maintenance - Ryobi R36CHS10 Manual

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MAINTENANCE

■ Use only original manufacturer's replacement parts,
accessories, and attachments. Failure to do so can cause
possible injury, can contribute to poor performance, and
may void your warranty.
■ Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge
and should be performed only by a qualified service
technician. Have the product serviced by an authorised
service centre only.
■ You may make adjustments or repairs described in this
manual. For other repairs, have the product serviced by
an authorised service centre only.
■ Consequences of improper maintenance, removal, or
modification of safety devices, may cause the product to
not function correctly, increasing the potential for serious
injury. Keep the product professionally maintained.
■ Sharpening the chain safely is a difficult precision task
that should be performed only by experienced skilled
professionals. The manufacturer strongly recommends
that a worn or dull chain is replaced with a new one,
available at your authorised service centre. The part
number is available in the product specification table in
this manual.
■ Follow the instructions for lubricating and chain tension
checking and adjustment.
■ After each use, clean the plastic parts with a soft, dry
cloth.
■ Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals
for security to ensure that the product is in safe working
condition. Any part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorised service centre.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Daily check
Bar lubrication Before each use
Chain tension Before each use and frequently
Chain sharpness Before each use (visual check)
For damaged parts Before each use
For loose fasteners Before each use
Chain brake function Before each use
Inspect and clean
Bar Before each use
Complete saw After each use
Chain brake Every 5 hours of operation
SAFETY DEVICES
CHAIN BRAKE
Chain brakes are designed to quickly stop the chain from
rotating. When the chain brake lever is pushed towards the
bar, the chain should stop immediately. A chain brake does
not prevent kickback. It only lowers the risk of injury should
the chain bar contact the operator's body during a kickback
event. The chain brake should be tested before each use for
correct operation in both the run and brake positions.
WARNING! If the chain brake does not stop the chain
immediately, or if the chain brake does not stay in the
run position without assistance, take the product to an
authorised service centre for repair before use.
CHAIN CATCHER
The chain catcher prevents the saw chain from being thrown
back towards the operator if the saw chain comes loose or
breaks.
GUIDE BARS
Generally, guide bars with small radius tips have a
somewhat lower potential for kickback. Use a guide bar and
matching chain that is just long enough for the job. Longer
bars increase the risk of loss of control during sawing.
Regularly check the chain tension. When cutting smaller
branches (less than the full length of the guide bar) the chain
is more likely to be thrown off if the tension is not correct.
LOW-KICKBACK SAW CHAIN
The low-kickback saw chain helps to reduce the possibility
of a kickback event.
The rakers (depth gauges) ahead of each cutter can
minimise the force of a kickback reaction by preventing the
cutters from digging in too deeply. Use only replacement
guide bar and chain combinations that are recommended
by the manufacturer.
As saw chains are sharpened, they lose some of the low-
kickback qualities, and extra caution is required. For safety,
replace saw chains when cutting performance decreases.
SPIKED BUMPER
The integral bumper spike may be used as a pivot when
making a cut. It helps to keep the body of the chainsaw
steady while cutting. When cutting, push the product forward
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
help ease the physical strain of cutting.
OVER-TEMPERATURE PROTECTION
The battery pack has over-temperature protection, which
is designed to protect the battery cells from damage in the
event of high temperatures. This feature may cause the
battery to stop powering the product until the battery cells
cool down. If the battery pack is warm to touch, allow it to
cool down before resuming operation. If the product still
does not work, connect the battery pack to the charger,
which can also indicate over-temperature protection. When
the battery cells cool down, the charger begins to charge
the battery.
NOTE: High ambient temperatures above 30° C and high-
power tools, such as chainsaws, can cause the battery cells
to heat up faster. Monitor the battery pack regularly, and if
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