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  • Page 1 R18XPCS10...
  • Page 2: Intended Use

    ■ When operating a power tool outdoors, use an IMPORTANT! extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric before assembling, operating, and maintaining the shock.
  • Page 3 Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained GENERAL PRUNING SAW SAFETY WARNINGS users. ■ Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain ■ Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for when the pruning saw is operating. Before you start misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage the pruning saw, make sure the saw chain is not of parts and any other condition that may affect the...
  • Page 4: Additional Safety Warnings

    CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF KICKBACK: ■ Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut. Be ready to take on the weight of the saw as it cuts free Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar from the wood.
  • Page 5 INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING THE PROPER TECHNIQUES FOR BASIC LIMBING AND CROSS- CUTTING UNDERSTANDING THE FORCES WITHIN THE WOOD When you understand the directional pressures and stresses inside the wood, you can reduce the pinches or at least expect them during your cutting. Tension in the wood means the fibres are being pulled apart, and if you cut in this area, the kerf or cut tends to open as the saw goes through.
  • Page 6: Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 7: Symbols In This Manual

    does not work, connect the battery pack to the charger, Do not operate the saw using only which can also indicate over-temperature protection. When one hand. the battery cells cool down, the charger begins to charge the battery. Waste electrical products should not NOTE: High ambient temperatures above 30°...
  • Page 9 R18XPCS10 Guide bar Trigger release Switch trigger Saw chain Guide bar cover Operator's manual Load sensing LED panel Blade guard Guide bar locking knob Chain tension knob Chain catcher Sprocket cover Battery port Battery pack Charger Chain and bar oil...
  • Page 10 3-5x Wear Personal Protective Equipment Remove the guide bar cover. Add 3-5 drops of chain and bar oil to (PPE). Wear full eye protection, ear the saw chain. Never work without protection, non-slip heavy-duty gloves, chain and bar oil. If the saw chain is substantial footwear, and protective running without lubricant, the guide bar clothing at all times while operating the...
  • Page 11 2-3 mm Pull up the guide bar locking knob, then To increase the chain tension, turn Rotate the guide bar locking knob turn it counterclockwise to unlock. the chain tension knob clockwise. To clockwise, then push it back into reduce the chain tension, turn the chain position to lock.
  • Page 12 Replacing the bar p.13 and saw chain Cleaning the p.15 product Storing the product p.16...
  • Page 13 REPLACING THE BAR AND SAW CHAIN 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Pull up the guide bar locking knob, then turn it counterclockwise to unlock. 3. Turn chain tension knob counterclockwise. 4. Remove the guide bar locking knob, chain tension knob, and sprocket cover. 5.
  • Page 14 6. Install the new chain on the bar. Insert the chain drive links into the bar groove. Position the chain so that there is a loop at the back of the bar. NOTE: The saw chain should face in the direction of chain rotation.
  • Page 15: Cleaning The Product

    CLEANING THE PRODUCT 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Use a brush to remove loose dirt and saw dust from around the front hand guard. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the plastic parts. WARNING: Do not use water to clean the product.
  • Page 16: Storing The Product

    STORING THE PRODUCT 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Install the guide bar cover. 3. When transporting the product, secure it against movement or falling to prevent injury to persons or damage to the product. Store the product in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to children.
  • Page 17: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS REPLACEMENT PARTS Cordless pruning saw Manufacturer OREGON RYOBI Model R18XPCS10 Chain 80BX030XTR RCHC6 Rated voltage 18 V d.c. 637969 319739005 No-load speed 6 m/s The chain must be fitted with the bar from the same manufacturer according to above combinations.
  • Page 20 Melbourne, Australia Techtronic Industries N.Z. Limited Unit C, 70 Business Parade South, Highbrook, Auckland 2013, New Zealand RYOBI is a trade mark of Ryobi Limited, and is used under license. OREGON is a registered trade mark of Blount, Inc. 961087507-02...

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