Know Your Product; Operation; Safety Devices; Adjusting The Chain Tension - Ryobi RCS36X3550HI Original Instructions Manual

in certain individuals. Symptoms may include tingling,
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 12.
1.
2. Front handle
3. Rear handle
4. Chain
5. Guide bar
7. Chain lubricant cap
8. Trigger release
9. Throttle switch
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.
6
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

OPERATION

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.

ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION

See page 23.
1.
2. To increase the chain tension, turn the chain tensioner
3. The chain tension is correct when the gap between the
distance between the bar and the chain cutters.
4.
ADDING CHAIN LUBRICATING OIL
See page 13.
WARNING
running without lubricant, guide bar and saw chain can
before starting to use the chain saw.