RY74003D Your new chainsaw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. 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. Thank you for buying a Ryobi chainsaw. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ¦ ¦¦¦¦¦Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ¦ ¦¦¦¦¦General Safety Rules ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3 - 4 ¦ ¦¦¦¦¦Specific Safety Rules ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4 - 5 ¦ ¦¦¦¦¦Symbols........................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 - 7 ¦ ¦¦¦¦¦Specifications ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 ¦ ¦¦¦¦¦Features ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 ¦ ¦¦¦¦¦Operation ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 - 14 ¦ ¦¦¦¦¦Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................................... 14 - 18 ¦ ¦¦¦¦¦Bar and Chain Combinations ............................................................................................................................................................ 18 ¦ ¦¦¦¦¦Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................................................... 18 - 19 ¦ ¦¦¦¦¦Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 19 ¦ ¦¦¦¦¦Safety Directive .................................................................................................................................................................................. 20 ¦ ¦¦¦¦¦Illustrations .......................................................................................................................................................................... Appendix A INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician.When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. For safe operation, read and understand all instructions before using the chainsaw. Follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below may result in serious personal injury. WARNING: Carefully read through this entire operator’s manual before using your new saw. Pay close attention to the Safety Rules and all Safety Alert Symbols including Danger, Warning, and Caution. These safety rules are for your safety and to prevent possible serious injury. If you use your saw properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service. Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is involved. WARNING: The operation of any tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over spectacles or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always wear eye protection. UK 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: The warnings, labels, and instructions found in this section of the operator’s manual are for your safety. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious personal injury. Safe operation of this tool requires that you read and understand this operator’s manual and all labels affixed to the tool. Safety is a combination of using common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your saw works. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS ¦ ¦¦¦¦¦KNOW YOUR TOOL. Read the operator’s manual carefully. Learn the saw’s applications and limi...