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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Petrol Chainsaw
RCS5050

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  • Page 1 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Petrol Chainsaw RCS5050...
  • 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: Intended Use

    Safety, performance, and dependability have been given Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short trousers or top priority in the design of your petrol chainsaw. jewellery of any kind. Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent INTENDED USE entanglement in moving parts.

  • Page 4: Chainsaw Safety Warnings

    the helmet, particularly with the mesh visor, can help CHAINSAW SAFETY WARNINGS reduce the potential for injury to the face and head if Always fit the guide bar cover when the product is not in kickback occurs. use or being carried or transported. This will help reduce An incorrectly tensioned chain can jump off the guide the risk of accidental contact with the sharp blades on bar and could result in serious injury or fatality.

  • Page 5: Adjusting The Chain Tension

    Do not let petrol or lubricant come in contact with skin. ASSEMBLY If contact does occur wash immediately with soap and plenty of water. WARNING Keep petrol and lubricant away from the eyes. If petrol or lubricant comes in contact with the eyes, wash them If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate the immediately with clean water.

  • Page 6: Starting The Product

    Recommended chain lubricating oil times. The manufacturer recommends you use only Ryobi 5. Depress the trigger release and squeeze the throttle chainsaw lubricating oil. (Available from your authorised trigger, then release the throttle trigger to return the service centre) engine to idle.

  • Page 7: Checking The Clutch

    Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers WARNING encircling the chainsaw handles, with both hands If the chain brake does not stop the chain immediately, or on the saw with your body and arms positioned to if the chain brake will not stay in the run position without allow you to resist kickback forces.

  • Page 8: Transportation And Storage

    tree surgeons. Skating / Bouncing Notching undercut When the chainsaw fails to dig in during a cut, the guide See page 19 - 20. bar can begin hopping or dangerously skidding along the surface of the log or branch, possibly resulting in the loss Make the notch 1/3 the diameter of the tree, of control of the chainsaw.

  • Page 9: Maintenance Schedule

    Clean all foreign material from the product. bumper, chain catcher, guide bar, low kick-back saw chain may cause the safety features to not function Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for correctly, thus increasing the potential for serious injury. petrol.

  • Page 10: Residual Risk

    which give protection, good grip and also reduce the Chain brake function Before each use effect of handle vibration. For fuel leaks Before each use If you experience any of the symptoms of this condition, immediately discontinue use and see your physician. INSPECT AND CLEAN: WARNING Before each use...

  • Page 11: Chain Catcher

    WHAT’S IN THE BOX See page 12 Set the chain brake to the "brake" RCS5050 position. Chainsaw x1 Guide bar cover x1 Combination wrench x1 Operator’s manual x1 Fully press and release the primer bulb at least 10 times.
  • Page 12 Wear eye and face protection. Wear upper body protection. Wear leg protection. Stop the product. Lock Unlock The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with the product. DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 14 WHAT’S IN THE BOX RCS5050...

  • Page 15: Know Your Product

    Know your product KNOW YOUR PRODUCT 1. Front hand guard/Chain brake 11. Chain catcher 2. Front handle 12. Combination wrench 3. Rear handle 13. Choke lever 4. Fuel mix cap 5. Chain lubricant cap 15. Throttle trigger 6. Silencer 16. Trigger release 7.

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Personal protective equipment (PPE) Remove the guide bar cover. Good quality personal protective equipment, as used by professionals, will help reduce the risk of injury to the operator. 1. Fully press and release the primer bulb at least 10 When the temperature is above 10°C, pull the starter grip times.
  • Page 17 GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED (50 : 1) Disengage the chain brake. To increase the chain tension, turn the chain tensioning Tighten the bar mounting nuts by turning them clockwise Pre-mix unleaded petrol and 2-cycle engine lubricant in a 1.
  • Page 19 OVERVIEW Felling a tree Removing buttress roots Bucking a log p.19 p.20 p.21 Chain replacement Start warm engine Limbing a tree p.25 p.23 p.22...
  • Page 20 OVERVIEW Cleaning the chain brake Adding oil to the air filter Cleaning the air filter p.31 p.32 p.34 Transportation p.36 Chain tensioning Spark plug replacement Storage p.28 p.27 p.38...

  • Page 21: Operation

    OPERATION FELLING A TREE WARNING: 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. Do not let go of the chainsaw.

  • Page 22: 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 and use wedges of wood, plastic or aluminium to...

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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: Limbing is removing the branches from a fallen tree. When limbing leave larger lower limbs to support the log off the ground.
  • Page 25 OPERATION START WARM ENGINE 1. Engage the chain brake. the front handle firmly with your left hand and put your right foot onto the base of the rear handle. the full-choke position and then push it all the way in. more than 5 times.
  • Page 26 OPERATION 5. Depress the trigger release and squeeze the throttle trigger, then release the throttle trigger to return the engine to idle. If engine does not start after 5 pulls, use cold engine starting procedure. the "run" position. 7. Depress the trigger release and squeeze the throttle trigger.

  • Page 27: Chain Replacement

    OPERATION CHAIN REPLACEMENT 1. Stop the engine. Wear protective gloves. Disengage the chain brake. 2. Remove the bar mounting nuts using the combination wrench provided. NOTE: The combination wrench is stored in the product's on-board tool storage located on the chain cover. 3.
  • Page 28 OPERATION drive links are aligned in the bar groove. 5. Attach the bar to the chain saw and loop the chain around the drive sprocket. Replace the chain cover and bar mounting nuts. Finger-tighten the bar mounting nuts. The bar must be free to move for chain tension adjustment.

  • Page 29: Chain Tensioning

    OPERATION CHAIN TENSIONING 1. Stop the engine. Wear protective gloves. Disengage the chain brake. 2. Make sure the bar mounting nuts are loosened to finger-tight. NOTE: The combination wrench is stored in the product's on-board tool storage located on the chain cover. 3.

  • Page 30: Spark Plug Replacement

    OPERATION SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT The product uses a TORCH L7RTC with .025 in. electrode gap. Use an exact replacement and replace every 50 hours or more frequently, if necessary. 1. Stop the engine. Engage the chain brake. it straight up to remove; set aside. 4.
  • Page 31 OPERATION 5. Loosen the spark plug by turning it counterclockwise with a wrench. 6. Remove the spark plug. 7. Hand thread the new spark plug, turning it clockwise. Tighten securely with a wrench at 16 ~ 22 Nm (Turn a new spark plug 180°...
  • Page 32 OPERATION locking tab in place to secure the air filter cover.

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE CHAIN BRAKE 1. Stop the engine. 2. Brush as much loose dirt and sawdust from around the chain brake as possible.
  • Page 34 MAINTENANCE ADDING OIL TO THE AIR FILTER 1. Stop the engine. Engage the chain brake. it straight up to remove; set aside. NOTE: Blow or brush as much loose dirt and sawdust from around the carburettor and chamber as possible. Ensure the choke lever is in the full- choke position to keep the carburettor from being contaminated.
  • Page 35 MAINTENANCE locking tab in place to secure the air filter cover.

  • Page 36: Cleaning The Air Filter

    MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE AIR FILTER 1. Stop the engine. Engage the chain brake. it straight up to remove; set aside. NOTE: Blow or brush as much loose dirt and sawdust from around the carburettor and chamber as possible. Ensure the choke lever is in the full- choke position to keep the carburettor from being contaminated.
  • Page 37 MAINTENANCE locking tab in place to secure the air filter cover.
  • Page 38 TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION 1. Stop the engine. Engage the chain brake. Allow the product to cool down before transporting. 2. Always fit guide bar cover before storing the product, or during transportation. 3. Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for petrol.
  • Page 39 TRANSPORTATION 5. When transporting the product, secure it against movement or falling to prevent injury to persons or damage to the product.
  • Page 40 STORAGE STORAGE 1. Stop the engine. Engage the chain brake. Allow the product to cool down before storing. 2. Always fit guide bar cover before storing the product, or during transportation. 3. Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for petrol.
  • Page 41 STORAGE 5. Store the product in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts. Do not store outdoors.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible cause Solution Engine will not start (Make No spark. The spark plug could be cracked or damaged. sure the ignition switch is in Replace the old spark plug with a new one and the "on" position). try to start again. If engine will still not start, have the product serviced by an authorised service centre only.

  • Page 43: Product Specifications

    The declared vibration value has been measured with a standard test method and may be used to compare one tool with another. Model RCS5050 The declared vibration value may be used in preliminary Engine capacity 49.8 cc assessment of exposure.
  • Page 44 Imported by: Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd RYOBI is a trademark of Ryobi Limited, 31 Gilby Road, Mount Waverley, and is used under license. VIC, 3149, Australia OREGON is a registered trademark of Blount, Inc. TORCH is a registered trademark of ZhuZhou Torch Spark Plug Techtronic Industries N.Z.

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