Ryobi RY40530 Operation Manual 2 - Page 22

MAINTENANCE WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the product when cleaning or performing any maintenance. WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 as well as head and hearing protection when operating this equipment. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries. WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts can create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Never use water or any liquids to clean or rinse off your product and do not expose the product to rain or wet conditions. Store indoors in a dry area. Corrosive liquids, water, and chemicals can enter the product's electronic components and/or battery compartment and damage electronic components and/or the battery pack, which can result in a short circuit, increased risk of fire, and serious personal injury. Remove any buildup of dirt and debris by wiping the product clean with a dry cloth occasionally. NOTICE: Periodically 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 an authorized service center for assistance. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which could result in serious personal injury. REPLACING BAR AND CHAIN See Figures 24 - 29. WARNING: Remove the battery pack from the chain saw and make sure the chain has stopped before you do any work on the saw. Failure to do so may result in accidental starting and possible serious injury. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, read and understand all the safety instructions in this section. WARNING: Never touch or adjust the chain while the motor is running. The saw chain is very sharp; always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance to the chain to avoid possible serious lacerations. CAUTION: Always wear gloves when handling the bar and chain; these components are sharp and may contain burrs. 22 - English