Know Your Product; Safety Devices - Ryobi RCS36X3550HI Original Instructions Manual

upon exposure to cold. Hereditary factors, exposure to
are all thought to contribute to the development of these
Keep your body warm in cold weather. When operating
warm. It is reported that cold weather is a major factor
contributing to Raynaud's Syndrome.
After each period of operation, exercise to increase
blood circulation.
exposure per day.
retailers are designed specifically for chainsaw use
which give protection, good grip and also reduce the
effect of handle vibration. These gloves should comply
If you experience any of the symptoms of this condition,
immediately discontinue use and see your doctor about
these symptoms.
WARNING
Injuries may be caused, or aggravated, by prolonged
use of a tool. When using any tool for prolonged periods,

KNOW YOUR PRODUCT

See page 233.
1.
2. Front handle
3. Rear handle
4. Chain
5. Guide bar
7. Chain lubricant cap
8. Trigger release
9. Throttle trigger
10.
11. Chain tensioner adjustment ring
12.
13. Guide bar cover

SAFETY DEVICES

Low kick-back saw chain
cutters from digging in too deeply. Only use replacement
guide bar and chain combinations recommended by the
manufacturer.
As saw chains are sharpened, they lose some of the low
safety, replace saw chains when cutting performance
decreases.
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Spiked bumper
steady while cutting. When cutting, push the machine
by moving the rear handle up or down in the direction of the
cutting line it can help ease the physical strain of cutting
Guide bars
Generally, guide bars with small radius tips have somewhat
and matching chain which is just long enough for the job.
not correct.
Chain brake
towards the bar, the chain should stop immediately. A
tested before each use for correct operation in both the run
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
ASSEMBLING SAW CHAIN AND GUIDE BAR
See page 243 - 244.
1.
Wear protective gloves.
2.
3. The saw chain should face in the direction of chain
4.
5.
bar.
Hold the chain in position on the bar and place the loop
bolt goes through the hole in the attached chain tension
assembly. You may need to rotate this assembly so the
bolt and hole align. You may rotate this assembly again
it in place.
7.
ring until the saw chain is properly tensioned. The guide
again, do not tension the chain too tight.
8.