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Ryobi OCS1830BL Original Instructions Manual

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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Cordless Chainsaw
OCS1830BL

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  • Page 1 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Cordless Chainsaw OCS1830BL...
  • Page 2 Important! It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling, operating and maintaining the product. Subject to technical modification.
  • Page 3 Safety, performance, and dependability have been given ■ Keep children and bystanders away while operating top priority in the design of your cordless chainsaw. a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. INTENDED USE ELECTRICAL SAFETY The product is intended for outdoor use only. For safety ■...
  • Page 4 ■ If devices are provided for the connection of dust Shorting the battery terminals together may cause extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are burns or a fire. connected and properly used. Use of dust collection ■ Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected can reduce dust-related hazards.

  • Page 5: Chainsaw Safety Warnings

    ■ Operating similar tools nearby increases both the risk personal injury. of hearing injury and the potential for other persons to ■ Always keep proper footing and operate the enter your work area. chainsaw only when standing on fixed, secure and ■...
  • Page 6 enables better control of the chainsaw in unexpected – leaving the product unattended situations. – installing or removing attachments ■ Use only replacement bars and chains that are – checking, performing maintenance, or working on specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement the product bars and chains may cause chain breakage and/or ■...

  • Page 7: Operation

    Recommended chain lubricating oil Always hold the chain saw with your right hand at the rear ■ The manufacturer recommends you use only RYOBI handle and your left hand at the front handle. Grip both chainsaw lubricating oil. (Available from your authorised handles with the thumbs and fingers encircling the handles.
  • Page 8 underside of the log is compressed and the fibers are being tree surgeons. pushed together. If a cut is made in this area, the kerf will 1. Notching undercut have the tendency to close up during the cut. This would See page 17 - 18.

  • Page 9: Transportation And Storage

    RYOBI service centre. The part number is available in Do not store the product outdoors. the product specification table in this manual.

  • Page 10: Residual Risks

    SAFETY DEVICES Inspect and clean Low kickback saw chain Before each use A low-kick-back saw chain helps to reduce the possibility Complete saw After each use of a kickback event. Chain brake Every 5 hours* The rakers (depth gauges) ahead of each cutter can * Hours of operation minimize the force of a kickback reaction by preventing the cutters from digging in too deeply.

  • Page 11: Symbols In This Manual

    Read and understand all instructions before operating the product. Follow all warnings and safety instructions. Set the chain brake to the RUN position. Wear eye, ear, and head protection. Wear non-slip safety footwear when using the product. Set the chain brake to the BRAKE position.
  • Page 12 WHAT’S IN THE BOX OCS1830BL *Battery and charger are sold separately.

  • Page 13: Know Your Product

    Know your product KNOW YOUR PRODUCT 1. Chain 8. Chain catcher 2. Guide bar 9. Chain tensioner knob 3. Front hand guard / Chain brake 10. Chain tensioner adjustment ring 4. Front handle 11. Sprocket cover 5. Rear handle 12. Switch trigger 6.

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Personal protective equipment (PPE) Turn the chain tensioner knob counterclockwise to loosen and remove the sprocket cover. Good quality personal protective equipment, as used by professionals, helps reduce the risk of injury to the operator. Remove the lubricant cap. Add chain and bar oil into the NOTE: Never work without chain and bar lubricant.
  • Page 15 GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED 4-5.5 mm Install the chain on the bar. Ensure that the chain is Slide the end of the chain over the drive sprocket at a Adjust the chain tension until the gap between the drive Turn the chain tensioner knob clockwise to lock the chain placed in the correct direction and the drive links are slight angle, and fit the bar to the chainsaw in position.
  • Page 17 OVERVIEW Felling a tree Bucking a log Removing buttress roots p.17 p.18 p.19 Limbing a tree Replacing the chain p.20 p.21...
  • Page 18 OVERVIEW Adjusting the chain Cleaning the chain brake p.24 p.25 Transporting the product Storing the product p.26 p.27...

  • Page 19: Felling A Tree

    OPERATION FELLING A TREE WARNING: Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encircling the chainsaw handles, with both hands on the saw and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. Kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.

  • Page 20: Removing Buttress Roots

    OPERATION WARNING: Do not cut through the hinge. 2. As the felling gets close to the hinge, the tree should begin to fall. If there is any chance that the tree may not fall in desired direction or it may rock back and bind the saw chain, stop cutting before the felling back cut is complete.

  • Page 21: Bucking A Log

    OPERATION BUCKING A LOG WARNING: Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. WARNING: The reaction force is always opposite to the direction the chain is moving.

  • Page 22: Limbing A Tree

    OPERATION LIMBING A TREE WARNING: Do not stand on any unstable surface while using the product. This could include, but is not limited, to ladders, scaffolds, and trees. NOTE: Leave larger lower limbs to support the log off the ground. Remove the small limbs in one cut.

  • Page 23: Replacing The Chain

    OPERATION REPLACING THE CHAIN 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Turn chain tensioner knob counterclockwise to loosen the sprocket cover. Turn chain tensioner adjustment ring counterclockwise to loosen the chain tension. 3. Remove the sprocket cover. Remove the bar and chainsaw assembly. 4.
  • Page 24 OPERATION 5. Install the new chain on the bar. Ensure that the chain is placed in the correct direction and the drive links are aligned in the bar groove. 6. Slide the end of the chain over the drive sprocket at a slight angle, then fit the bar to the chainsaw in position.
  • Page 25 OPERATION 9. Turn the chain tensioner knob clockwise to lock the sprocket cover in place.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Chain Tension

    OPERATION ADJUSTING CHAIN TENSION 1. Remove battery pack. Wear protective gloves. 2. Turn chain tensioner knob counterclockwise to unlock the chain tensioner adjustment ring. 3. Adjust the chain tension until the gap between the drive teeth and the bar is 4-5.5 mm. Turn the chain tensioner adjustment ring clockwise to increase the tension.
  • Page 27 MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE CHAIN BRAKE 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Clean the product with a brush. Remove as much loose dirt and sawdust from around the chain brake as possible WARNING: Do not spray the product with water.

  • Page 28: Transporting The Product

    TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTING THE PROD- 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Engage the chain brake. Install the guide bar cover. 3. Remove all chain and bar oil from the product. 4. Use a trolley to transport the product. Secure it gainst movement or falling to prevent injury to persons or damage to the product.

  • Page 29: Storing The Product

    STORAGE STORING THE PRODUCT 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Engage the chain brake. Install the guide bar cover. 3. Remove all chain and bar oil from the product. 4. Use a trolley to transport the product to the storage location. Secure it gainst movement or falling to prevent injury to persons or damage to the product.

  • Page 30: Product Specifications

    RB18L20, RB18L25, RB18L26, RB18L40, RB18L50, RB18L90A, Compatible Charger BCS618, RC18150, RC18627, RC18120, BCL14181H, BCL14183H, *BCL1418IV For best performance, use RYOBI 6.0 Ah and 9.0 Ah batteries. *The compatible charger is for charging in vehicles with 12 V DC outlets.
  • Page 32 Imported by: Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd 31 Gilby Road, Mount Waverley, VIC 3149, Melbourne, Australia RYOBI is a trademark of Ryobi Limited, Techtronic Industries N.Z. Limited and is used under license. Unit C, 70 Business Parade South, OREGON is a registered trademark of Blount, Inc.

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