■ 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.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained GENERAL CHAINSAW SAFETY WARNINGS users. ■ Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain ■ Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for when the chainsaw is operating. Before you start the misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage chainsaw, make sure the saw chain is not contacting of parts and any other condition that may affect the...
CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF KICKBACK: ■ Do not use a back-and-forward sawing motion. Let the chain do the work. Keep the chain sharp, and do not try Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar to push the chain through the cut.
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along its entire length, it is cut from the top (overbuck). INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING THE PROPER When the log is supported on one end, cut 1/3 the diameter TECHNIQUES FOR BASIC LIMBING AND CROSS- from the underside (underbuck). Then make the finished cut CUTTING by overbucking to meet the first cut.
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.
LOW-KICKBACK SAW CHAIN Do not expose the product to rain or The low-kickback saw chain helps to reduce the possibility damp conditions. of a kickback event. The rakers (depth gauges) ahead of each cutter can Hold and operate the saw properly minimise the force of a kickback reaction by preventing the with both hands.
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OPC1820 Guide bar Saw chain Front hand guard/ Chain brake Front handle Rear handle Operator’s manual Wrench Chain tensioning screw Switch trigger Trigger release Sprocket cover Sprocket cover screw Guide bar cover Battery pack Charger Bar and chain lubricant Know your product...
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Wear Personal Protective Equipment Remove the guide bar cover. Remove the wrench from the handle. (PPE). Wear full eye protection, ear protection, non-slip heavy-duty gloves, substantial footwear, and protective clothing at all times while operating the product. Do not operate the product when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
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2.5-3.5 mm Adjust the chain tension until the gap Tighten the sprocket cover screw. Loosen the sprocket cover screw. between the drive teeth and bar is NOTE: The temperature of the chain between 2.5 and 3.5 mm. To increase increases during normal operation, the chain tension, turn the chain causing the chain to stretch.
REPLACING THE BAR AND CHAIN 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Loosen sprocket cover screw. Remove the screw, sprocket cover, and bar and chain assembly. 3. Install the new chain on the bar. Insert the chain drive links into the bar groove.
6. Tighten the sprocket cover screw. ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Loosen the sprocket cover screw. 3. Adjust the chain tension until the gap between the drive teeth and bar is between 2.5 and 3.5 mm. To increase the chain tension, turn the chain tensioning screw clockwise.
4. Tighten the sprocket cover screw. 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.
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.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MAINTENANCE Cordless chainsaw Chainsaw file 4.0 mm (5/32 in.) Model OPC1820 WARNING! The declared vibration total values and the Rated voltage 18 V d.c. declared noise emission values given in this instruction No-load speed 4.6 m/s manual have been measured in accordance with a...
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Unit C, 70 Business Parade South, Highbrook, Auckland 2013, New Zealand RYOBI is a trade mark of Ryobi Limited, and is used under license. TRILINK is a registered trade mark of Trilink Saw Chain, LLC. POWERFIT is a trade mark of Techtronic Outdoor Products Technology Limited in ANZ.
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