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When pruning trees it is important not to make the fl ush
cut next to the main limb or trunk until you have cut off
the limb further out to reduce the weight.
This prevents stripping the bark from the main
member.
1. Underbuck the branch 1/3 through for your fi rst cut
(A).
2. Overbuck the branch to drop it (B).
3. Finish by cutting smoothly and neatly against the
main member (C) so the bark will grow back to seal
the wound.
WARNING
If the limbs to be pruned are above chest height,
hire a professional to perform the pruning.
CUTTING SPRING POLES (Fig. 33)
A spring pole (A) is any log, branch, rooted stump, or sapling
which is bent under tension by other wood so that it springs
back if the wood holding it is cut or removed. On a fallen
tree, a rooted stump has a high potential of springing back
to the upright position during the bucking cut to separate
the log from the stump.
Watch out for spring-poles; they are dangerous.
WARNING
Spring poles are dangerous and could strike the
operator causing the operator to lose control of the
chainsaw. This could result in severe or fatal injury
to the operator.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
When servicing, use only iden tical 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, also wear a dust
mask.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
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WARNING
Do not at any time let brake fl uids, petrol, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal
injury.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a suffi cient
amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under
normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication
is required.
REPLACING THE GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN (Fig. 34
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Always place the switch in the STOP "
before you work on the saw.
Make sure the chain brake is not set by pulling the chain
brake lever/hand guard towards the front handle to the
run position.
NOTE: When replacing the guide bar and chain,
always use the specifi ed bar and chain.
Wear gloves when handling the chain and bar. These
components are sharp and may contain burrs.
Remove the bar mounting nuts using the combination
wrench provided.
Remove the clutch cover.
Remove the bar and chain from the mounting
surface.
Remove the old chain from the bar.
Lay out the new saw chain in a loop and straighten
any kinks. The cutters (A) should face in the direction
of chain rotation (B). If they face backwards, turn the
loop over.
Place the chain drive links (C) into the bar groove (D)
as shown.
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DANGER
Never start the engine before installing the guide
bar, chain, drivecase cover, and clutch drum.
Without all these parts in place, the clutch can fl y
off or explode, exposing the user to possible serious
injury.
WARNING
To avoid serious personal injury, read and
understand all the safety instructions in this
section.
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