Symbols On The Product; Replacing Guide Bar And Saw Chain; Inspecting And Cleaning The Chain Brake; Maintenance Schedule - Ryobi RCS1940 Instruction Manual

technician. For service we suggest you return the
product to your nearest authorized service center for
repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts.
Disconnect from the power supply before adjustment,
maintenance or cleaning. Failure to do so could result in
serious personal injury.
in this manual. For other repairs, contact the authorized
service agent.
correctly, thus increasing the potential for serious
injury. Keep your chainsaw professionally maintained
and safe.
the manufacturer strongly recommends that a worn or
dull chain is replaced with a new one, available from
your authorised Ryobi service centre. The part number
is available in the product specification table in this
manual.
Follow instructions for lubricating and chain tension
After each use, clean the product with a soft dry cloth.
condition. Any part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized service centre.

REPLACING GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN

See page 22 - 23.
1. Disconnect the product from its power supply. Wear
protective gloves.
chain from unit.
To replace the bar with a new one, loosen the screw of
the chain tension assembly. Mount the chain tension
assembly on to the new bar and tighten the screw.
5.
bar groove.
Attach the bar to the chain saw and loop the chain
Adjust the chain tension. Refer to the "Adjusting the
chain tension" section.
Improper chain sharpening increases the potential of
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WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Failure to replace or repair a damaged chain can cause
serious injury.
The saw chain is very sharp. Always wear protective
gloves when performing maintenance to the chain.

INSPECTING AND CLEANING THE CHAIN BRAKE

See page 25.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Daily check
Bar lubrication
Chain tension
Chain sharpness
For damaged parts
For loose fasteners
Inspect and clean
Bar
Complete saw
* Hours of operation

SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT

Safety alert
must read and understand operator's
manual before using this product.
Wear eye, ear and head protection.
using the product.
WARNING
WARNING
Before each use
Before each use
Before each use and
Before each use, visual
Before each use
Before each use
Before each use
Before each use
After each use
Every 5 hours*