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Ryobi RY43160 Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MANUEL D'UTILISATION
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
ELECTRIC POLE SAW
SCIE ÉLECTRIQUE DE MANCHE
ELÉCTRICA SIERRA DE PÉRTIGA
RY43160
ALL VERSIONS
TOUTES LES VERSIONS
TODAS LAS VERSIONES
Your pole saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and opera-
tor safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using
this product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Cette électrique de manche a été conçu et fabriqué conformément
à nos strictes normes de fiabilité, simplicité d'emploi et sécurité
d'utilisation. Correctement entretenu, cet outil vous donnera des
années de fonctionnement robuste et sans problème.
AVERTISSEMENT :
blessures, l'utilisateur doit lire et veiller à bien comprendre le
manuel d'utilisation avant d'employer ce produit.
CONSERVER CE MANUEL POUR
FUTURE RÉFÉRENCE
Pour réduire les risques de
Su eléctrica sierra de pértiga ha sido diseñado y fabricado de
conformidad con nuestras estrictas normas para brindar fiabilidad,
facilidad de uso y seguridad para el operador. Con el debido cuidado,
le brindará muchos años de sólido funcionamiento y sin problemas.
ADVERTENCIA:
el usuario debe leer y comprender el manual del operador antes
de usar este producto.
GUARDE ESTE MANUAL PARA
FUTURAS CONSULTAS
Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones,

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  • Page 1 MANUAL DEL OPERADOR ELECTRIC POLE SAW SCIE ÉLECTRIQUE DE MANCHE ELÉCTRICA SIERRA DE PÉRTIGA RY43160 ALL VERSIONS TOUTES LES VERSIONS TODAS LAS VERSIONES Your pole saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and opera- tor safety.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES / ÍNDICE DE CONTENIDO  Introduction ............................2 Introduction / Introducción  Important Safety Instructions ......................3-4 Instructions importantes concernant la sécurité / Instrucciones de seguridad importantes  Specific Safety Rules ........................4-5 Règles de sécurité particulières / Reglas de seguridad específicas  Symbols ............................

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  Use only original manufacturer’s replacement WARNING: parts. Failure to do so may cause poor perfor- mance, possible injury, and will void your war- Read and understand all instructions. Failure ranty. to follow all instructions listed below may result ...

  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting cords immediately. Damaged cords increase in loss of power and overheating. the risk of electric shock.  WARNING: Use outdoor extension cords marked  Make sure your extension cord is in good condi- SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJTW- tion.
  • Page 5 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  Maintain product with care. Keep cutting edge  Disconnect the plug from power source when sharp and clean for best performance and to not in use, before servicing, and when changing reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for accessories.

  • Page 6: Symbols

    SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.

  • Page 7: Symbols

    SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, DANGER: will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, WARNING: could result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 8: Electrical

    ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION It is possible to tie the extension cord and power cord in a knot to prevent them from becoming disconnected Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric during use. Make the knot as shown in figure 1, then power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual connect the plug end of the power cord into the recep- three-wire grounded power cord.

  • Page 9: Features

    FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Bar Length ............................8 in. Cutting Capacity..........................6 in. Chain Pitch ............................3/8 in. Chain Type ..................Low Profile Skip Tooth Narrow Kerf Input .......................120 V, AC only, 60 Hz, 6 Amps Weight ............................8.5 lbs. OIL CAP TELESCOPING POLE LOCK-OUT BUTTON...

  • Page 10: Assembly

    FEATURES KNOW YOUR POLE SAW LOCK-OUT BUTTON See Figure 2. To help prevent accidental starting, the lock-out The safe use of this product requires an under- button must be depressed along with the switch standing of the information on the product and trigger.
  • Page 11 ASSEMBLY LOWER COLLAR BUTTON HANDLE POLE THREADED BASE THREADED INTERMEDIATE BUTTON BASE POLE CORD POWERHEAD UPPER POLE COLLAR Fig. 3 CONNECTING THE POLES  Lower the collar on the handle pole to the threaded base on the intermediate pole and rotate clock- See Figure 3.

  • Page 12: Operation

    OPERATION ADDING BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICANT DANGER: See Figure 4 Use Bar and Chain Lubricant. It is designed for Never cut near power lines, electric cords, or chains and chain oilers, and is formulated to other electric sources. If bar and chain jams perform over a wide temperature range with no on any electrical cord or line, DO NOT TOUCH dilution required.
  • Page 13 OPERATION CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY See Figure 5. LOCK-OUT BUTTON This product is designed with a cord retainer that prevents the extension cord from being pulled loose while using.  Form a loop with the end of the extension cord.  Insert loop portion of extension cord through opening in the bottom of the rear handle and place over cord retainer.
  • Page 14 OPERATION PREPARATION FOR CUTTING COLLAR See Figures 7 - 8.  Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.  Maintain a proper grip on the unit whenever the motor is running. Use your right hand to firmly grip the rear handle while your left hand has a firm grip on the pole shaft.

  • Page 15: Operation

    OPERATION LIMBING AND PRUNING See Figures 9 - 10. This unit is designed for trimming small branches and limbs up to 6 in. in diameter. For best results, observe the following precautions.  Plan the cut carefully. Be aware of the direction in which the branch will fall.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE WARNING: FLATS When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Fig. 11 Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with head protection.
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE NOTE: New chain tends to stretch; check chain DRIVECASE CHAIN tension frequently and tension as required. COVER CAUTION: Chain tensioned while warm, can be too tight upon cooling. Check the “cold tension” before BAR NUT Fig. 13 next use. CHAIN REPLACING THE BAR AND CHAIN SPROCKET...

  • Page 18: Chain Oiler

    MAINTENANCE CHAIN OILER See Figure 17.  Use Premium Bar and Chain Lubricant. It is designed for chains and chain oilers and is formulated to perform over a wide temperature range with no dilution required.  Remove the cap and carefully pour approxi- mately 2 oz.
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE HOW TO SHARPEN THE CUTTERS PARTS OF A CUTTER See Figures 19 - 22. CUTTING Be careful to file all cutters to the specified angles CORNER and to the same length, as fast cutting can be PLATE obtained only when all cutters are uniform. SIDE PLATE  Tighten the chain tension enough that the chain DEPTH GAUGE...

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Inspect guide bar and chain for damage. chain for damage. CALL US FIRST For any questions about operating or maintaining your product, call the Ryobi Help Line! ® Your product has been fully tested prior to shipment to ensure your complete satisfaction.

  • Page 21: Warranty

    Straps, Guide Bars, Saw Chains purchase. Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., reserves the  Three years if the product is used for personal, family right to change or improve the design of any RYOBI brand ® or household use;...

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