Ryobi RY74003D manual

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    OPERA T OR’S MANU AL 356 mm (14 in.) 33cc Chainsaw PCN3335 Model No. R Y74003D 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. W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of injur y , the u[...]

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    2 UK ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ General Safety Rules ..................................................................................[...]

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    3 UK W ARNING: 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 o[...]

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    4 UK GENERAL SAFETY RULES ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ AL W A YS CARR Y THE CHAINSA W WITH THE ENGINE ST OPPED AND THE BRAKE ENGA GED , the guide bar and saw chain to the rear , and the silencer awa y from your body . When transpor ting the chainsaw , use the appropriate guide bar scabbard. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ DO NO T OPERA TE A CHAINSA W THA T IS DAMA GED [...]

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    5 UK PROPER CLOTHING FOR SAFETY ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Wear close-fitting clothing. Always wear heavy, long trousers, boots, and gloves. Do not wear jewellery, shorts, sandals, or go barefoot. Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, which could be drawn into the engine or catch the chain or undergrowth. Wear overalls, jeans, or leggings made of cut-resist[...]

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    6 UK 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 more safely. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Indicates danger, warning or caution. It means attention!!! Your safety is involved. Your manual contains special[...]

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    7 UK SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Weight - No bar, chain, fuel or oil ............................................................................................ ................... 4.4 kg (9.7 lbs.) Fuel tank capa city ............................................................................................................. ..................... 5[...]

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    8 UK See Figure 1. ( A ) F ront hand guard/Chain Brake ( B ) F ront handle ( C ) Cylinder cover ( D ) Primer bulb ( E ) Choke Lever ( F ) Chain ( G ) SAFE-T -TIP® ( H ) Guide Bar ( I ) Chain Catcher ( J ) T r igger Release ( K ) Throttle Lock Button ( L ) Chain Oil Cap ( M ) Silencer ( N ) Carburettor Adjustment ( O ) Rear handle ( P ) Throttle T [...]

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    9 UK KICK-BACK PRECAUTIONS See Figures 4 and 5. Rotational kick-back ( A ) occurs when the moving chain contacts an object at the Kick-bac k Danger Zone ( B ) of the guide bar . The result is a lightning-fast, reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back to wards the operator . This reaction may cause loss of control which can result in s[...]

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    10 UK NOTE: Do not use dirty, used or otherwise contaminated oils. Damage may occur to the oil pump, bar, or chain. 1. Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the tank. 2. Fill the oil tank every time you fuel the engine. STARTING THE ENGINE See Figure 8. W ARNING: Keep your body to the left of the chain line. Never straddle the saw or chain, or [...]

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    11 UK ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Maintain a proper grip on the saw whenever the engine is running. The fingers should encircle the handle and the thumb be wrapped under the handlebar . This grip is least likely to be broken (by a kick-back or other sudden reaction of the saw). Any grip in which the thumb and fingers are on the same side of the handle is d[...]

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    12 UK ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED See Figure 24. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ If the engine starts, runs, and accelerates but will not idle, turn the idling speed screw “ T ” clockwise to increase idling speed. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ If the chain turns at idle, turn the idling speed screw “ T ” anticlockwise to reduce the idle RPM and stop the chain movemen[...]

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    13 UK On large diameter trees, stop the back cut before it is deep enough for the tree to either fall or settle back on the stump. Then insert soft wooden or plastic wedges ( F ) into the cut so they do not touch the chain. Drive wedges in, little by little, to help jack the tree over. When bucking or felling with a wedge, it may be necessary to re[...]

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    14 UK CUTTING SPRING POLES See Figure 37. 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 [...]

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    15 UK NOTE: New chain tends to stretch, check the chain tension frequently and tension as required. CA UTION: A chain tensioned while warm may be too tight upon cooling. Check the “cold tension” before next use. CHAIN MAINTENANCE See Figures 51 and 52. CA UTION: Check that the switch is in the STOP “ ” position before you work on the saw. U[...]

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    16 UK MAINTAINING DEPTH GAUGE CLEARANCE See Figures 51, 59, and 60. ■ Maintain the depth gauge ( A ) at a clearance of 0.6 mm (0.025 in.). Use a depth gauge tool for checking the depth gauge clearances. ■ Every time the chain is filed, check the depth gauge clearance. ■ Use a flat file ( B ) (not provided) and a depth gauge jointer ( C ) (not[...]

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    17 UK Choose one of the following cleaning options: 9. T o lightly clean, tap the filter against a smooth, flat surface to dislodge most saw dust and dirt particles. 10. F or a more thorough cleaning, clean in war m soap y water , rinse, and let dry completely . NOTE: An alternative method is to clean the filter with compressed air (always wear eye[...]

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    18 UK PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Engine will not start. (Make sure ignition switch is in start position “I”.) Engine starts but will not accelerate properly. Engine starts but will not run properly at high speed. Engine does not reach full speed and/or emits excessive smoke. 1. No spark. 2. Flooded engine. Carburettor requires “ L ” (L[...]

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    19 UK GUARANTEE – STATEMENT (RTSA / RTUK / RTG) All Ryobi products are guaranteed from defects in material and workmanship, for a period of twenty-four (24) months, effective and evidenced from date of original invoice or delivery note. Defects caused b y nor mal wear and tear , unauthorised/improper maintenance/handling or ov er load are e xclud[...]

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    20 UK EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY According to machinery directive 98/37/EC and EMC directive 89/336/EEC - We, Ryobi Technologies Inc., 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Declare in sole responsibility that the product: PCN3335 (RY74003D) - to which this certificate applies, conforms to the basic health and safety requirements of the Mach[...]