OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
RY3714 / 14 in. 37cc Chain Saw
Scie à chaîne de 37 cc de 35 cm (14 po)
Motosierra de 35 cm (14 pulg.), 37 cc
RY3716 / 16 in. 37cc Chain Saw
Scie à chaîne de 37 cc de 40 cm (16 po)
Motosierra de 40 cm (16 pulg.), 37 cc
NOTICE
AVIS
AVISO
Do not use E15 or E85 fuel in this product. It is a violation of federal law and will damage the
unit and void your warranty. Only use unleaded gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol.
Ne pas utiliser d’essence E15 ou E85 dans ce produit. Une telle utilisation représente une
violation de la loi fédérale et endommagera l’appareil et annulera la garantie. Utiliser seulement de l’essence sans plomb ne
contenant pas plus de 10 % d’éthanol.
No utilice combustibles E15 o E85 con este producto. Esto constituye una violación a la ley federal, dañará la unidad y anulará
la garantía. Utilice únicamente gasolina sin plomo que contiene hasta 10% de etanol.
Your chain saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before
using this product.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE DES MATIÈRES / ÍNDICE DE CONTENIDO
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................2
Introduction / Introducción
General Safety Rules..................................................................................................................... 3-4
Règles de sécurité générales / Reglas de seguridad generales
Specific Safety Rules..................................................................................................................... 4-5
Règles de sécurité particulières / Reglas de seguridad específicas
Symbols......................................................................................................................................... 6-7
Symboles / Símbolos
Glossary of Terms .............................................................................................................................8
Glossaire / Glosario de términos
Features....................................................................................................................................... 9-10
Caractéristiques / Características
Assembly................................................................................................................................... 10-11
Assemblage / Armado
Operation................................................................................................................................... 11-25
Utilisation / Funcionamiento
Maintenance/Entretien ............................................................................................................. 26-39
Mantenimiento ............................................................................................................................................................................... 25-39
Bar and Chain Combinations ..........................................................................................................39
Combinaisons de guide et chaîne / Combinaciones de barra y cadena
Troubleshooting/Dépannage.................................................................................................... 40-41
Corrección de problemas .............................................................................................................................................................. 40-42
Warranty/Garantie ..........................................................................................................................42
Garantía................................................................................................................................................................................................43
Parts Ordering and Service ............................................................................................... Back Page
Commande de pièces et réparation / Pedidos de piezas y servicio.......................................................... Page arrière / Pág. posterior
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION / INTRODUCCIÓN
This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance,
and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain
and operate.
* * *
Ceproduitoffredenombreusesfonctionsdestinéesàrendresonutilisationplusplaisanteetsatisfaisante.
Lors de la conception de ce produit, l’accent a été mis sur la sécurité, les performances et la fiabilité,
afin d’en faire un outil facile à utiliser et à entretenir.
* * *
Este producto ofrece numerosas características para hacer más agradable y placentero su uso. En el
diseño de este producto se ha conferido prioridad a la seguridad, el desempeño y la fiabilidad, por lo
cual se facilita su manejo y mantenimiento.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
• Do not overreach or cut above chest height.
• Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
• Only use replacement bars and chains spec-
ified by the manufacturer or the equivalent.
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below, may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal
injury.
Do not operate a chain saw with one hand.
Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystand-
ers, or any combination of these persons may
result from one-handed operation. A chain saw
is intended for two-handed use.
Do not operate a chain saw when you are
fatigued. Fatigue causes carelessness. Never
operate a chain saw when you are tired or under
the influence of medication, drugs, or alcohol.
Use safety footwear. Wear snug-fitting cloth-
ing, protective gloves, and eye, hearing, and
head protection devices.
Heavyprotectiveclothingmayincreaseoper-
ator fatigue, which could lead to heat stroke.
During weather that is hot and humid, heavy
work should be scheduled for early morning
or late afternoon hours when temperatures are
cooler.
Do not stand on any unstable surface while
using the chain saw, such as ladders, scaffolds,
trees, etc.
Use caution when handling fuel. Move the
chain saw at least 30 feet from the fueling point
before starting the engine.
Do not allow other persons to be near the
chain saw when starting or cutting with the
chain saw. Keep bystanders and animals out
of the work area.
Do not start cutting until you have a clear
work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat
path from the falling tree.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Know your tool. Read the operator’s manual
carefully. Learn the saw’s applications and lim-
itations as well as the specific potential hazards
related to this tool.
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of
the guide bar touches an object, or when the
wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in
the cut. Tip contact in some cases may cause a
lightning-fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide
bar up and back toward the operator. Pinching
the saw chain along the top of the guide bar
may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the
operator. Either of these reactions may cause
you to lose control of the saw, which could result
in serious personal injury. Do not rely exclusively
upon the safety devices built into the saw. As a
chain saw user, you should take several steps
to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or
injury.
• With a basic understanding of kickback,
you can reduce or eliminate the element
of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to
accidents.
• Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both
hands when the engine is running. Place your
right hand on the rear handle and your left
hand on the front handle with your thumbs
and fingers encircling the chain saw handles.
A firm grip together with a stiff left arm will
help you maintain control of the saw if kick-
back occurs.
Keep all parts of your body away from the
saw chain when the engine is running.
Always carry the chain saw with the engine
stopped and the brake engaged, the guide bar
and saw chain to the rear, and the muffler away
from your body. When transporting the chain
saw, use the appropriate guide bar scabbard.
• Make sure that the area in which you are
cutting is free from obstructions. DO NOT
let the nose of the guide bar contact a log,
branch, fence, or any other obstruction that
could be hit while you are operating the saw.
• Cut at high engine speeds. Always cut
with the engine running at full speed. Fully
squeeze the throttle trigger and maintain a
steady cutting speed.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, All chain saw service, other than the items
improperly adjusted, or not completely and
securely assembled. Be sure that the saw chain
stops moving when the throttle control trigger
is released.
listed in the instruction manual and all main-
tenance, should be performed by competent
chain saw service personnel. (For example, if
improper tools are used to remove the flywheel
or if an improper tool is used to hold the flywheel
in order to remove the clutch, structural damage
to the flywheel could occur and subsequently
could cause the flywheel to burst.)
Shut off the engine before setting the chain
saw down. Do not leave the engine running
unattended. As an additional safety precaution,
apply the chain brake prior to setting down the
saw.
Use extreme caution when cutting small-size
brush and saplings because slender material
may catch the saw chain and be whipped
toward you or pull you off balance.
When cutting a limb that is under tension,
be alert for springback so that you will not be
struck when the tension in the wood fibers is
released.
Always have a fire extinguisher available
when using chain saw.
Use only the replacement guide bars and low
kickback chains specified for the saw.
Do not adapt the powerhead to a bow guide
or use it to power any attachments or devices
not listed for the saw.
The gas powered saw (or electrically pow-
ered saw) is classified by CSA as a Class 1C
(or Class 2C) saw. It is intended for infrequent
use by homeowners, cottagers, and campers,
and for such general applications as clearing,
pruning, cutting firewood, etc. It is not intended
for prolonged use. Prolonged periods of opera-
tion can cause circulatory problems in the user’s
hands due to vibration.
Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or
fuel mixture.
Do not start or operate the engine in a con-
fined space, building, near open windows,
or in other unventilated space where dan-
gerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
Carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless,
and extremely dangerous gas, can cause Save these instructions. Refer to them
unconsciousness or death.
frequently and use to instruct other users. If
you loan someone this tool, loan them these
instructions also.
Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless
you have been specifically trained to do so.
Do not cut from a ladder; this is extremely
dangerous.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
away from the muffler. Serious burns may occur
if contact is made with the muffler.
Always hold the chain saw with both hands
when the engine is running. Use a firm grip
with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain
saw handles.
Never let anyone use the chain saw who
has not received adequate instructions in its
proper use. This applies to rentals as well as
privately owned saws.
WARNING:
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.
Do not cut vines and/or small underbrush (a
diameter of less than 3 in.).
Muffler surfaces are very hot during and after
operation of the chain saw; keep all body parts
Before you start the engine, make sure the
saw chain is not contacting any object.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Wear snug-fitting clothing. Always wear heavy This product is intended for infrequent use
long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear
jewelry, short pants, sandals, or go barefoot.
Do not wear loose fitting clothing, which could
be drawn into the engine or catch the chain
or underbrush. Wear overalls, jeans, or chaps
made of cut-resistant material or ones that
contain cut-resistant inserts. Secure hair so that
it is above shoulder level.
by homeowners and other occasional users
for general applications such as clearing, prun-
ing, cutting firewood, etc. It is not intended for
prolonged use. Prolonged periods of operation
can cause circulatory problems in the user’s
hands due to vibration. For such use, it may be
appropriate to use a product having an anti-
vibration feature.
Wear non-slip safety footwear and heavy-
duty gloves to improve your grip and to protect
your hands.
Wear eye protection with side shields marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hear-
ing and head protection, when operating this
equipment.
Keep bystanders and animals out of the work
area. Do not allow other persons to be nearby
during starting or cutting with the chain saw.
REFUELING (DO NOT SMOKE!)
To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury,
handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable.
Mix and store fuel in a container approved for
gasoline.
Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks
or flames.
Select bare ground, stop the engine, and
allow it to cool before refueling.
Loosen the fuel cap slowly to release pressure
NOTE: The size of the work area depends on the
job being performed as well as the size tree or
workpiece involved. For example, felling a tree
requires a larger work area than making other
cuts (i.e., bucking cuts, etc.).
and to keep fuel from escaping around the cap.
Tighten the fuel cap securely after refueling.
Wipe spilled fuel from the unit. Move 30 feet
away from refueling site before starting engine.
Keep SAFE-T-TIP™ anti-kickback nose guard
properly mounted on the guide bar to prevent
rotational kickback.
Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under
any circumstances.
KICKBACK
Follow the sharpening and maintenance
instructions for the saw chain.
Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can
lead to serious injury. Do not rely only on the
safety devices provided with the saw. As a
chain saw user, you must take special safety
precautions to help keep your cutting jobs free
from accident or injury. See the General Safety
Rules and Operation sections of this manual
for added information on kickback and how to
avoid serious personal injury.
CAUTION: User not to use a replacement saw
chain unless it has been designated as meet-
ing the kickback performance requirements in
ANSI/OPEI B175.1-2012 on that specific power
head, or has been designated as low-kickback
replacement saw chain in accordance with
ANSI/OPEI B175.1-2012
Never operate a chain saw that is damaged,
improperly adjusted, or is not completely
and securely assembled. Be sure that the saw
chain stops moving when the throttle control
trigger is released. If the saw chain moves at
idle speed, the carburetor may need adjusting.
Refer to Adjusting the Carburetor in the Main-
tenance section of this manual. If the saw chain
still moves at idle speed after adjustment has
been made, contact a qualified service center
for adjustment and discontinue use until the
repair is made.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with
this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL
MEANING
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING:
CAUTION
NOTICE:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates important information not related to an injury hazard,
such as a situation that may result in property damage.
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning.
Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SYMBOL
NAME
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Safety Alert
Precautions that involve your safety.
Read The Operator’s
Manual
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and
understand operator’s manual before using this product.
Wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1 as well as hearing and head
protection when operating this equipment.
Wear Eye, Hearing, and
Head Protection
DANGER! Risk of electrocution! Keep tool 50 feet away
from electrical lines. Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft.
away or twice the height of the largest trees in the felling
area when felling.
Keep Tool Away from
Electrical Lines/Keep
Bystanders Away
The SAFE-T-TIP™ nose guard on the guide bar helps
prevent kickback.
SAFE-T-TIP™ Nose Guard
Operate With Two Hands
Hold and operate the saw properly with both hands.
Do not operate the saw using only one hand.
One Handed
Avoid bar nose contact. Tip contact may cause the
guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward,
which may cause serious injury.
Bar Nose Contact
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SÍMBOLOS
Con una mano
No maneje la motosierra con una sola mano.
Evite el contacto del material con la punta de la barra. El
contacto con la punta puede hacer que la barra guía se
mueva repentinamente hacia arriba y atrás; esto puede
causar lesiones graves.
Contacto de la punta de
la barra con el material
Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones corporales o daños
materiales evite tocar toda superficie caliente.
Superficie caliente
¡PELIGRO! ESTÉ ALERTA DE UN POSIBLE
CONTRAGOLPE.
Contragolpe
Al manejar la motosierra póngase guantes
protectores antideslizantes de uso pesado.
Póngase guantes
Póngase calzado de
seguridad
Cuando utilice este equipo póngase zapatos de
seguridad antideslizantes.
Se prohíbe fumar, causar chispas y tener llamas
abiertas.
Se prohíbe fumar
Los motores generan monóxido de carbono, el cual
es un gas inodoro tóxico y mortal. No los ponga a
funcionar en espacios encerrados.
Monóxido de carbono
Use gasolina sin plomo para vehículos con un octanaje
mínimo de 87 [(R + M)/2]. Este producto está impulsado
por un motor de dos tiempos y utiliza una mezcla de
gasolina y lubricante para motor de dos tiempos.
Gasolina y lubricante
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
AUTOMATIC OILER SYSTEM
Lubrication is provided by the automatic oiler
KICKBACK (PINCH)
The rapid pushback of the saw which can occur
system. The oiler is driven by the sprocket and when the wood closes in and pinches the moving
adds lubrication only when the chain is moving.
saw chain in the cut along the top of the guide bar.
KICKBACK (ROTATIONAL)
BUCKING
The rapid upward and backward motion of the
saw which can occur when the moving saw chain
near the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar
contacts an object, such as a log or branch.
The process of cross cutting a felled tree or log
into lengths.
CHAIN BRAKE
A device used to stop the saw chain.
LOW-KICKBACK CHAIN
CHAIN SAW POWERHEAD
A chain saw without the saw chain and guide bar.
A low kickback saw chain is a chain that has met
the kickback performance requirements of ANSI/
OPEI B175.1-2012 when tested according to the
provisions specified in ANSI/OPEI B175.1-2012.
CLUTCH
A mechanism for connecting and disconnecting
a driven member to and from a rotating source of
power.
NORMAL CUTTING POSITION
Thosepositionsassumedinperformingthebucking
and felling cuts.
DRIVE SPROCKET OR SPROCKET
The toothed part that drives the saw chain.
NOTCHING UNDERCUT
A notch cut in a tree that directs the tree’s fall.
FELLING
The process of cutting down a tree.
REAR HANDLE
The support handle located at or toward the rear
of the saw. It normally contains the throttle. This
handle is for the right hand.
FELLING BACK CUT
The final cut in a tree felling operation made on
the opposite side of the tree from the notching
undercut.
REDUCED KICKBACK GUIDE BAR
A guide bar which has been demonstrated to
reduce kickback significantly.
FRONT HANDLE
The support handle located at or toward the front
of the chain saw. This handle is for the left hand.
REPLACEMENT SAW CHAIN
A chain that complies with the kickback perfor-
mance requirements of ANSI B175.1 when tested
with specific chain saws.
FRONT HANDLE GUARD
A structural barrier between the front handle of
a chain saw and the guide bar, typically located
close to the hand position on the front handle, and
SAFE-T-TIP™ ANTI-KICKBACK NOSE
sometimes employed as an activating lever for a GUARD
chain brake.
An attachment that may be provided on the end
of the guide bar to prevent the chain at the end of
the guide bar from contacting the wood.
GUIDE BAR
A solid railed structure that supports and guides
the saw chain.
SAW CHAIN
A loop of chain having cutting teeth that cut the
wood, and that is driven by the sprocket and is
supported by the guide bar.
KICKBACK
The backward or upward motion, or both, of the
guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the
nose of the top area of the guide bar contacts any
object such as a log or branch, or when the wood
closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
SPRINGPOLE
A small tree (sapling) or limb that is bent or trapped
under tension. It may “spring back” rapidly when
cut, causing a dangerous situation.
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FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Chain drive links
Bar length
RY3714 .........................................................52
RY3716 .........................................................56
RY3714 ....................................................14 in.
RY3716 ....................................................16 in.
Drive sprocket ..........................................6-tooth
Engine displacement....................................37cc
Idle engine speed.........2,700 ± 200 r/min. (RPM)
Fuel tank capacity ...................................10.4 oz.
Chain lubricant tank capacity....................7.1 oz.
Chain pitch .................................................3/8 in.
Chain gauge ............................................ .050 in.
Chain type ........................Low Profile Skip Tooth
CHAIN BRAKE/
FRONT HAND
GUARD
SAFE-T-TIP™
ANTI-KICKBACK
GUIDE BAR
FRONT
HANDLE
NOSE GUARD
CYLINDER
COVER
PRIMER
BULB
BAR
MOUNTING NUTS
ON/STOP
SWITCH
CLUTCH COVER
CHOKE KNOB
STARTER GRIP
AND ROPE
STOP
THROTTLE
TRIGGER
TRIGGER
RELEASE
LOW KICKBACK
SAW CHAIN
REAR
HANDLE
CHAIN OIL
CAP
FUEL CAP
MUFFLER
STARTER/FAN
HOUSING
Fig. 1
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FEATURES
KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW
See Figure 1.
GUIDE BAR
The factory-equipped guide bar has a small radius
The safe use of this product requires an under- tip that offers somewhat lower kickback potential.
standing of the information on the tool and in
LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN
this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge
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.
of the project you are attempting. Before use of
this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
CHOKE KNOB
PRIMER BULB
The primer bulb pumps fuel from the fuel tank to
the carburetor.
The choke knob opens and closes the choke valve
in the carburetor. Positions available include FULL
CHOKE, HALF CHOKE, and RUN.
SAFE-T-TIP™ ANTI-KICKBACK NOSE
GUARD
COMBINATION WRENCH
A combination wrench tool is provided for use
whenperformingvariousmaintenanceprocedures. The SAFE-T-TIP™ Anti-Kickback Nose Guard is an
attachment provided on the end of the guide bar
CHAIN BRAKE/FRONT HAND GUARD
to prevent the chain on the end of the guide bar
The chain brake is designed to quickly stop the
chain from rotating. When the chain brake/front
hand guard is pushed toward the bar, the chain
from contacting the wood.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
should stop immediately. The chain brake does The throttle trigger is used for starting the chain
not prevent kickback.
saw, and also for controlling chain rotation.
ASSEMBLY
Do not discard the packing material until you
have carefully inspected and satisfactorily
operated the tool.
UNPACKING
This product has been shipped completely
assembled.
Carefully remove the tool and any accessories
from the box. Make sure that all items listed in
the packing list are included.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-860-4050 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Chain Saw
Scabbard
WARNING:
Do not use this product if it is not completely
assembled or if any parts appear to be missing
or damaged. Use of a product that is not prop-
erly and completely assembled could result in
serious personal injury.
Combination Wrench
2-Cycle Engine Lubricant
Operator’s Manual
Case (RY3716 only)
Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no break-
age or damage occurred during shipping.
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ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not
operate this tool until the parts are replaced.
Failure to heed this warning could result in
serious personal injury.
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create
accessories not recommended for use with
this tool. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condi-
tion leading to possible serious personal injury.
NOTE: Thechainsawhasbeenfullyfactorytested.
It is normal to find some slight lubricant residue
on the saw. Read and remove all hang tags and
store with the Operator’s Manual.
OPERATION
DANGER:
WARNING:
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
ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS.
Continue to hold the chain saw by the insulated
rear handle or lay it down and away from you in
a safe manner. Disconnect the electrical service
to the damaged line or cord before attempting
to free the bar and chain from the line or cord.
Contact with the bar, chain, other conductive
parts of the chain saw, or live electric cords or
lines will result in death by electrocution, electric
shock, or serious personal injury.
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with
hearing and head protection. Failure to do so
could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes and other possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this tool.
The use of attachments or accessories not rec-
ommended can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
This product is equipped with a spark arrestor
that has been evaluated by the USDA Forest
Service; however, product users must comply
with Federal, State, and local fire prevention
regulations. Check with appropriate authori-
ties. Contact customer service or a qualified
service center to purchase a replacement spark
arrestor.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of
a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Muffler surfaces are very hot during and after
operation of the chain saw; keep all body parts
away from the muffler. Serious burns can occur
if contact is made with the muffler.
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OPERATION
RefertoRefuelingintheSpecificSafetyRulessec-
tionofthismanualforadditionalsafetyinformation.
WARNING:
Never fell a tree or cut a log or limb that has a
diameter greater that the length of the guide
bar. Only properly trained professionals should
perform these cuts. Performing these types of
cuts can cause an accident and result in death
or serious personal injury.
ETHANOL BLENDED FUELS
NOTICE:
Do not use E15 or E85 fuel in this product. It
is a violation of federal law and will damage
the unit and void your warranty. Only use
unleaded gasoline containing up to 10%
ethanol.
NOTICE:
Before each use, inspect the entire product
for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as
screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely
all fasteners and caps and do not operate this
product until all missing or damaged parts are
replaced. Please contact customer service or a
qualified service center for assistance.
NOTE: To improve performance when using
ethanol-blended fuels, we recommend the use of
Ethanol Shield 2-cycle lubricant.
MIXING THE FUEL
This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and
requirespre-mixinggasolineand2-cyclelubricant.
Pre-mix unleaded gasoline and 2-cycle engine
lubricant in a clean container approved for gaso-
line. DO NOT mix quantities larger than usable in
a 30-day period.
Recommended fuel: This engine is certified to
operate on unleaded gasoline intended for auto-
motive use.
APPLICATIONS
Youmayusethistoolforthepurposeslistedbelow:
Basic limbing, felling, and woodcutting
Removing buttress roots
FUEL AND REFUELING
NOTE: We recommend you use Ethanol Shield
2-cycle lubricant or an equivalent high-quality
synthetic 2-cycle lubricant in this product. Mix at
2.6 oz. per gallon (US).
HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY
WARNING:
Donotuseautomotivelubricantor2-cycleoutboard
lubricant.
Check for fuel leaks. A leaking fuel cap, tank,
or line is a fire hazard and must be replaced
immediately. If you find any leaks, correct the
problem before using the product. Failure to do
so could result in a fire that could cause serious
personal injury.
HIGH QUALITY 2-CYCLE ENGINE LUBRICANT (50:1)
GASOLINE
LUBRICANT
1 Gallon (US)
1 Liter
2.6 oz.
20 cc (20 ml)
Always handle fuel with care; it is highly
flammable.
FILLING THE FUEL TANK
See Figure 2.
Always refuel outdoors and do not inhale fuel
vapors.
Do not let gasoline or lubricant come in contact
WARNING:
with skin.
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable
and explosive. To prevent serious personal
injury and property damage, handle it with care.
Keep away from ignition sources and open
flames, handle outdoors only, do not smoke,
and wipe up spills immediately.
Keep gasoline and lubricant away from the eyes.
If gasoline or lubricant comes in contact with
the eyes, wash them immediately with clean
water. If irritation is still present, see a doctor
immediately.
Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
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