Ryobi RY43006- Manuals

7 V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type or a characteristic of current Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current n 0 No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load Class II Construction Designates Double I...

8 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: SAVE TH...

9 EXTENSION CORDS When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in overheating and loss of power. Use the chart t...

10 Bar Tip Guard An attachment that may be provided on the end of the guide bar to prevent the chain at the end of the guide bar from contacting the wood. Bucking The process of cross cutting a felled tree or log into lengths. Chain Brake A device used to stop the chain saw. Chain Saw Powerhead A ch...

11 FEATURES Fig. 5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Bar Length ................................................................. 18 in.Chain Type ................................ Skip Tooth/Low KickbackMotor ....................................................................... 3.5 hp.Bar and Chain Oil Capac...

12 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. n Do not...

13 OPERATION AUTOMATIC CHAIN OIL SYSTEM See Figure 6. NOTE: Chain saw comes from the factory with no bar and chain oil added. n Use Power Care Bar and Chain Oil. It is formulated to perform over a wide temperature range with no dilution required. n Remove oil cap. n Carefully pour the bar and chain ...

14 Fig. 8 SWITCH LOCK SWITCH TRIGGER WARNING: Keep body to the left of the chain line. Never straddle the saw or chain, or lean over past the chain line. STARTING THE CHAIN SAW n Make sure no objects or obstructions are in immediate vicinity which could come in contact with the bar and chain. n Pres...

15 n Maintain a proper grip on the saw whenever the unit is running. The fingers should encircle the handle and the thumb is wrapped under the handlebar. This grip is least likely to be broken (by a kickback or other sudden reaction of the saw). Any grip in which the thumb and fingers are on the sam...

16 Fig. 12 PROPER CUTTING STANCE See Figure 12. n Weight should be balanced with both feet on solid ground. n Keep left arm with elbow locked in a "straight arm" posi- tion to withstand any kickback force. n Your body should always be to the left of the chain line. n Thumb should be on under...

18 n Felling Backcut. The backcut is always made level and horizontal, and at a minimum of 2 in. above the horizontal cut of the notch. See Figures 14 - 15. n Never cut through to the notch. Always leave a band of wood between the notch and backcut (approximately 2 in. or 1/10 the diameter of the tr...

21 ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury. ADJUSTING CHAIN TENSION See Figures 24 - 26. n Unplug the chain saw and remove power cord. n Loosen the guide bar nut...

22 REPLACING BAR AND CHAIN See Figures 27 - 31. WARNING: Before performing any maintenance, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury. CAUTION: Always wear gloves when handling the bar and chain; these components are s...

25 TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE See Figure 36. n CORRECT 30° - File holders are marked with guide marks to align file properly to produce correct top plate angle. n LESS THAN 30° - For Cross Cutting. n MORE THAN 30° - Feathered Edge Dulls Quickly. SIDE PLATE ANGLE See Figure 37. n CORRECT - 80 o Produced ...

28 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. Bar and chain running hot and smoking. Motor runs, but chain is not rotating. 1. Check chain tension for over tight condition 2. Chain oil tank empty. 1. Chain tension too tight.2. Check gui...

30 RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-860-4050 www.ryobitools.com 983000-640 2-05 • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nea...

7 V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type or a characteristic of current Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current n 0 No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load Class II Construction Designates Double I...

8 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: SAVE TH...

9 EXTENSION CORDS When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in overheating and loss of power. Use the chart t...

10 Bar Tip Guard An attachment that may be provided on the end of the guide bar to prevent the chain at the end of the guide bar from contacting the wood. Bucking The process of cross cutting a felled tree or log into lengths. Chain Brake A device used to stop the chain saw. Chain Saw Powerhead A ch...

11 FEATURES Fig. 5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Bar Length ................................................................. 18 in.Chain Type ................................ Skip Tooth/Low KickbackMotor ....................................................................... 3.5 hp.Bar and Chain Oil Capac...

12 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. n Do not...

13 OPERATION AUTOMATIC CHAIN OIL SYSTEM See Figure 6. NOTE: Chain saw comes from the factory with no bar and chain oil added. n Use Power Care Bar and Chain Oil. It is formulated to perform over a wide temperature range with no dilution required. n Remove oil cap. n Carefully pour the bar and chain ...

14 Fig. 8 SWITCH LOCK SWITCH TRIGGER WARNING: Keep body to the left of the chain line. Never straddle the saw or chain, or lean over past the chain line. STARTING THE CHAIN SAW n Make sure no objects or obstructions are in immediate vicinity which could come in contact with the bar and chain. n Pres...

15 n Maintain a proper grip on the saw whenever the unit is running. The fingers should encircle the handle and the thumb is wrapped under the handlebar. This grip is least likely to be broken (by a kickback or other sudden reaction of the saw). Any grip in which the thumb and fingers are on the sam...

16 Fig. 12 PROPER CUTTING STANCE See Figure 12. n Weight should be balanced with both feet on solid ground. n Keep left arm with elbow locked in a "straight arm" posi- tion to withstand any kickback force. n Your body should always be to the left of the chain line. n Thumb should be on under...

18 n Felling Backcut. The backcut is always made level and horizontal, and at a minimum of 2 in. above the horizontal cut of the notch. See Figures 14 - 15. n Never cut through to the notch. Always leave a band of wood between the notch and backcut (approximately 2 in. or 1/10 the diameter of the tr...

21 ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury. ADJUSTING CHAIN TENSION See Figures 24 - 26. n Unplug the chain saw and remove power cord. n Loosen the guide bar nut...

22 REPLACING BAR AND CHAIN See Figures 27 - 31. WARNING: Before performing any maintenance, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury. CAUTION: Always wear gloves when handling the bar and chain; these components are s...

25 TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE See Figure 36. n CORRECT 30° - File holders are marked with guide marks to align file properly to produce correct top plate angle. n LESS THAN 30° - For Cross Cutting. n MORE THAN 30° - Feathered Edge Dulls Quickly. SIDE PLATE ANGLE See Figure 37. n CORRECT - 80 o Produced ...

28 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. Bar and chain running hot and smoking. Motor runs, but chain is not rotating. 1. Check chain tension for over tight condition 2. Chain oil tank empty. 1. Chain tension too tight.2. Check gui...

30 RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-860-4050 www.ryobitools.com 983000-640 2-05 • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nea...