Use and Care Manual

19 — English
NOTICE:
A dull or improperly sharpened chain can cause
excessive motor speed during cutting which
may result in severe motor damage.
STORING THE PRODUCT
See Figure 25.
 Clean all foreign material from the product. Store
idle unit indoors in a dry, well-ventilated area
that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from
corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and
de-icing salts.
 Always place the scabbard on the saw bar when
transporting or storing the pole saw. The scabbard
is a snug fit and must be attached very carefully
due to the sharp teeth on the saw chain. This is
best done by grasping the scabbard at one end,
in the center portion of the scabbard, and carefully
sliding it over the chain as shown. Use caution to
avoid the sharp teeth of the chain.
NOTE: The saw chain is very sharp. Always wear
protective gloves when handling the chain.
LEFT HAND
CUTTERS
RIGHT HAND
CUTTERS
Fig. 24
MAINTENANCE
Fig. 25
SCABBARD
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Bar and chain
running hot and
smoking.
Check chain tension for
overtightened condition.
Bar lube reservoir empty.
Tension chain. Refer to Adjusting the Chain Tension
earlier in this manual.
Check bar lube reservoir.
Motor runs,
but chain is not
rotating.
Chain tension too tight.
Check guide bar and
chain assembly.
Check guide bar and
chain for damage.
Re-tension chain. Refer to Adjusting the Chain Tension
earlier in this manual.
Refer to Replacing the Bar and Chain earlier in this
manual.
Inspect guide bar and chain for damage.
TROUBLESHOOTING
This product has a Five-year Limited Warranty for personal, family,
or household use (90 days for business or commercial use).
For warranty details, visit www.ryobitools.com
or call (toll free) 1-800-860-4050.