Packing List; Adjusting The Chain Tension - Ryobi RCS4240B Mode D'emploi

toward the bar, the chain should stop immediately. The
chain brake does not prevent kickback.
Guide bar
The factory-equipped guide bar has a small radius tip that
offers reduced kickback potential.
Low kickback saw chain
The low kickback saw chain helps minimize the force of a
kickback reaction by preventing the cutters from digging in
too deeply at the kickback zone.
Primer bulb
The primer bulb pumps fuel from the fuel tank to the
carburettor.
Throttle trigger
The throttle trigger is used for controlling chain rotation.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury. This
product has been shipped completely assembled.
WARNING
Do not attempt to modify the product or create
accessories not recommended for use with the product.
Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could
result in a hazardous condition leading to possible
serious personal injury.
NOTE: Your chainsaw has been fully factory tested. It is
normal to find some slight lubricant residue on the saw.
WARNING
Do not operate a chainsaw that is damaged, improperly
adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled.
Make sure that the chain tension is correctly adjusted
as specified in these instructions. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
UNPACKING
■ Carefully remove the product and any accessories
from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the
packing list are included.
■ Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage
or damage occurred during shipping.
English (Original instructions)
■ Do not discard the packing material until you have
■ If any parts are damaged or missing, please contact an

PACKING LIST

■ Chainsaw
■ Scabbard
■ Combination wrench
■ 2-cycle engine lubricant
■ Bar and chain lubricant
■ Case (RCS3535CB Type III, RCS4040CB Type III)
■ Operator's manual
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.

ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION

See figure 2 - 3. See figure 37. See figure 42 - 45.
Never touch or adjust the chain while the motor is
running. The saw chain is very sharp. Always wear
protective gloves when performing maintenance on the
chain.
■ Stop the engine before setting the chain tension.
■ Slightly loosen the clutch cover lock knob by pressing
■ Turn the chain tensioning dial clockwise to tension the
■ Re-tension the chain whenever the flats on the drive
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carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the
product.
authorised service center.
WARNING
WARNING
in and rotating counter clockwise. See figure 37.
chain. See figure 44.
NOTE: A cold chain is correctly tensioned when there
is no slack on the underside of the guide bar, the chain
is snug, and it can be turned by hand without binding.
links hang out of the bar groove. See figure 3.
NOTE: During normal saw operation, the temperature
of the chain increases. The drive links of a correctly
tensioned warm chain will hang approximately 1.25
mm (0.05 inch) out of the bar groove. The tip of the
combination wrench can be used as a guide to help
determine the correct warm chain tension.
NOTE: New chains tend to stretch; check the chain