Ryobi RY43160 manual

OPERA TOR’S MANUAL MANUEL D’UTILISA TION MANUAL DEL OPERADOR ELECTRIC POLE SA W SCIE ÉLECTRIQUE DE MANCHE ELÉCTRICA SIERRA DE PÉR TIGA R Y43160 ALL VERSIONS TOUTES LES VERSIONS TODAS LAS VERSIONES Cette électrique de manche a été conçu et fabriqué conformément à nos strictes normes de fiabilité, simplicité d’emploi et sécurité d[...]

P age 2  Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 2 Introduction / Intr oducción   Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................ 3-4 Instructio[...]

P age 3 — English W ARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may r esult in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury . READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS  For safe operation, read and understand all in- structions before using this product. Be familiar with all controls and proper use of the [...]

P age 4 — English edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.  Make sure your extension cord is in good condi - tion. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recomm[...]

P age 5 — English SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  Maintain product with care. Keep cutting edge sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect cord periodically and, if damaged, have it re- paired by an authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords p[...]

P age 6 — English Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpr etation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer . SYMBOL NAME EXPLANA TION Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a potential personal injury hazard. Read the Operator’ s Manual T o reduce[...]

P age 7 — English The following signal words and meanings ar e intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury . W ARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,[...]

P age 8 — English It is possible to tie the extension cord and power cord in a knot to prevent them fr om becoming disconnected during use. Make the knot as shown in figure 1, then connect the plug end of the power cord into the recep - tacle end of the extension cord. This method can also be used to tie two extension cords together . DOUBLE INSU[...]

P age 9 — English PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Bar Length ....................................................................................................................................... 8 in. Chain Pitch .................................................................................................................................... 3/8 in. [...]

P age 10 — English KNOW YOUR POLE SA W See Figure 2. The safe use of this product r equires an under - standing of the information on the product and in this operator’ s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Befor e use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. CORD RET AINER [...]

P age 11 — English Fig. 3 CONNECTING THE POLES See Figure 3. Before using the pole saw , a one-time assembly is requir ed. When r emoved from the box, the t hree poles are connected by an electrical cor d as shown above.  Remove the four (4) rubber cord protectors from inside the poles. This material protects the cord during shipping and MUST [...]

P age 12 — English Fig. 4 CHAIN LUBRICANT OIL RESERVOIR CAP QUICK VIEW OIL INDICA TOR DANGER: Never cut near power lines, electric cords, or other electric sources. If bar and chain jams on any electrical cord or line, DO NOT TOUCH THE BAR OR CHAIN, THEY CAN BECOME ELECTRICALL Y LIVE AND VER Y DANGEROUS! Continue to hold the pole saw by the insul[...]

P age 13 — English CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPL Y See Figure 5. This product is designed with a cord retainer that prevents the extension cord from being pulled loose while using.  Form a loop with the end of the extension cord.  Insert loop portion of extension cord through opening in the bottom of the rear handle and place over cord re[...]

P age 14 — English Fig. 6 COLLAR PREP ARA TION FOR CUTTING See Figures 7 - 8.  Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.   Maintain a proper grip on the unit whenever the motor is running. Use your right hand to firmly grip the rear handle while your left hand has a firm grip on the pole shaft.   Hold unit firmly with b[...]

P age 15 — English Fig. 9 60° MAXIMUM Fig. 10 LIMBING AND PRUNING See Figures 9 - 10. This unit is designed for trimming small branches and limbs up to 6 in. in diameter . For best results, observe the following precautions.  Plan the cut carefully. Be aware of the direction in which the branch will fall.  Branches may fall in unexpected d[...]

P age 16 — English W ARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause pr oduct damage. W ARNING: Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with head protection. Failur e to do so could r esult in objects being thrown into your eyes and ot[...]

P age 17 — English NOTE: New chain tends to stretch; check chain tension frequently and tension as r equired. CAUTION: Chain tensioned while warm, can be too tight upon cooling. Check the “cold tension” befor e next use. REPLACING THE BAR AND CHAIN See Figures 13 - 16. W ARNING: T o avoid possible serious injury , stop the mo- tor and disconn[...]

P age 18 — English CHAIN OILER See Figure 17.  Use Premium Bar and Chain Lubricant. It is designed for chains and chain oilers and is formulated to perform over a wide temperature range with no dilution required.  Remove the cap and carefully pour approxi - mately 2 oz. of bar and chain lubricant into the bar lube reservoir.  Replace the[...]

P age 19 — English CUTTING CORNER SIDE PLA TE DEPTH GAUGE TOE GULLET HEEL RIVET HOLE TOP PLA TE P AR TS OF A CUTTER Fig. 19 HOW TO SHARPEN THE CUTTERS See Figures 19 - 22. Be careful to file all cutters to the specified angles and to the same length, as fast cutting can be obtained only when all cutters are uniform.  Tighten the chain tensi[...]

P age 20 — English STORING THE PRODUCT See Figure 23.  Clean all foreign material fr om the product. Stor e idle unit indoors in a dry , well-ventilated area that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as gar den chemicals and de-icing salts.   Always place the scabbard on the saw bar when transporting or stori[...]

P age 21 — English W ARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY ST A TEMENT T echtr onic Industries North America, Inc., warrants to the original retail pur chaser that this R YOBI ® brand outdoor product is fr ee from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to r epair or replace, at T echtronic Industries North America, Inc.’ s, discretion, any defective[...]

W ARNING: This product and substances that may become airborne from its use may contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of Califor - nia to cause cancer , birth defects, or other repr oductive harm. W ash hands after handling. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 A VERTISSEMENT : Ce produit ainsi que les substances rejetées dans l’air à la s[...]