Ryobi P540- User Manual

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 Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION SAFE-T-TIP The SAFE-T-TIP® nose guard on your bar nose prevents ...

9 FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Motor ......................................................................................................................................................................18 Volt DCBar Length ............................................................................

10 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...

11 OPERATION n If both yellow and green LEDs come on, this indi- cates a deeply discharged or defective battery pack. Allow the battery pack to remain in the charger for 15 to 30 minutes. When the battery pack reaches normal voltage range, the red LED should come on. If the red LED does not come on ...

12 CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK When using the tool continuously, the batteries in the battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot battery pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before attempting to recharge. When the battery pack becomes discharged and is hot, this will cause the green L...

13 Fig. 9 TRIGGER RELEASE BUTTON 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 Place the chain saw on a flat bare surface and make sure no objects or obstructions are in immediate vicinity which c...

15 Fig. 13 PROPER CUTTING STANCE See Figure 13. 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...

17 n Felling Backcut. The backcut is always made level and horizontal, and at a minimum of 2 inches (5 cm) above the horizontal cut of the notch. See Figures 15 - 16. n Never cut through to the notch. Always leave a band of wood between the notch and backcut (approximately 2 inches (5 cm) or 1/10 th...

20 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, als...

21 REPLACING BAR AND CHAIN See Figures 25 - 29. WARNING: The safety instructions in this section are to protect the user from serious personal injury. WARNING: Remove the battery pack from the chain saw and make sure the chain has stopped before you do any work on the saw. Failure to do so may resul...

22 n Replace the chain cover, washer and chain cover screw. Tighten the chain cover screw finger tight only. The bar must be free to move for tension adjustment. n Remove all the slack from the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise until the chain seats snugly against the bar with th...

24 WARNING: Improper chain sharpening increases the potential of kickback. 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 D...

27 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...

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