Ryobi RY10532 User Manual

Your chain saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly care

10FUEL AND REFUELINGHANDLING THE FUEL SAFELYWARNING:Check for fuel leaks. If any are found, correct them before using the saw to prevent fire or burn

11FILLING THE FUEL TANKSee Figure 2. Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent con-tamination. Loosen the fuel cap slowly. Carefully pour th

12STARTING THE ENGINESee Figures 6 - 10.The starting method differs depending on whether the engine is cold or warm. WARNING:Keep your body to the lef

13CAUTION:Failure to release partial throttle when chain brake lever is in the brake position will result in serious damage to the unit. Never squeeze

14ADJUSTING IDLE SPEEDSee Figure 13. If the engine starts, runs, and accelerates, but will not idle, turn the idle speed screw “T” clockwise to incre

15KICKBACK PRECAUTIONSSee Figures 15 - 16.Rotational kickback occurs when the moving chain contacts an object at the Kickback Danger Zone of the guide

16STRAIGHT ARMCHAIN LINETHUMB ON UNDERSIDE OF HANDLE BARFig. 18Fig. 19PROPER CUTTING STANCESee Figure 18. Balance your weight with both feet on solid

17FELLING TREESHAZARDOUS CONDITIONSWARNING:Do not fell trees during periods of high wind or heavy precipitation. Wait until the hazardous weather

18WEDGEFig. 23HORIZONTAL CUTVERTICALCUTLOOSESECTIONFig. 24KICKBACKFig. 25 On large diameter trees, stop the back cut before it is deep enough for th

19BUCKING WITH A WEDGESee Figure 26.If the wood diameter is large enough for you to insert a soft bucking wedge without touching the chain, you should

2 Introduction ...

20UNDERBUCKINGSee Figure 29.Begin on the underside of the log with the top of the saw against the log; exert light pressure upward. During under-bucki

21WARNING:When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.WARNING:Alwa

22CHAIN TENSIONING SCREWFig. 39BAR GROOVECHAIN DRIVE LINKSFig. 37CUTTERSCHAIN ROTATIONCHAIN DRIVE LINKSFig. 36CLUTCH COVERSPROCKETFig. 38 Lay out the

23Fig. 40Fig. 41Fig. 42 Fit the bar flush against the mounting surface so that the bar studs are in the long slot of the bar. NOTE: When placing th

24Fig. 46RAKER (DEPTH GAUGE) CLEARANCE≈ .050 in. (1.25 mm)≈ .050 (1.25 mm)Fig. 45Fig. 44Fig. 47INSPECT DRIVE SPROCKET Retension the chain whenever t

25SHARPENING THE CUTTERSSee Figures 48 - 51.Be careful to file all cutters to the specified angles and to the same length, as fast cutting can only be

26INCORRECTMORE THAN 30° TOP PLATE FILING ANGLELESS THAN 30° Fig. 5230° CORRECTINCORRECTBACKWARD SLOPESIDE PLATE FILING ANGLEFig. 5380° CORRECTHOOKFLA

27MAINTAINING THE GUIDE BARSee Figure 57.CAUTION:Make sure the chain has stopped before you do any work on the saw.Every week of use, reverse the

28CLEANING THE AIR CLEANERSee Figures 60 - 61. Activate chain brake. Remove the air cleaner cover by rotating the knob coun-terclockwise. Remove th

29ADJUSTING THE CARBURETORSee Figures 62 - 64.Before adjusting the carburetor: Use a brush or compressed air to clean the starter cover vents. Clean

3WARNING:Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious pers

30SNOWSNOWSUNSUNCLEAN CYLINDER FINSCARBURETOR ANTI-FREEZE MECHANISMSee Figures 65 - 66.The chain saw is designed with a ventilation hatch on the right

31CLEAN FLYWHEEL FINSFig. 68FUEL FILTERFig. 69Fig. 70LOOSENTIGHTENMAINTENANCECHECKING THE FUEL FILTERSee Figure 69.Check the fuel filter periodically.

32INSPECTING AND CLEANING CHAIN BRAKESee Figures 72 - 73. Remove the clutch cover and clean the chain brake com-ponents. Check wear on the brake band

33Problem Possible Cause SolutionEngine will not start. [Make sure ignition switch is in the RUN ( l ) position.]No spark. Engine is flood

34Problem Possible Cause SolutionBar and chain running hot and smoking.Chain oil tank empty.Chain tension is too tight. Oiler is not functioning. Cl

35WARRANTYLIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENTTechtronic Industries North America, Inc., warrants to the original retail purchaser that this RYOBI® brand outdoo

36WARRANTYTHE FOLLOWING CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) STATEMENT ONLY APPLIES TO MODEL NUMBERS REQUIRED TO MEET THE CARB REQUIREMENTS.TECHTRONI

37WARRANTYEMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND WARRANTED PARTS LISTEmissions Parts Inspect Before Clean Every Replace Every Clean Every Each

983000-8674-21-06 (REV:00)OPERATOR’S MANUAL18 in. 40cc CHAIN SAWRY10532 WARNING:The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the

4WARNING:The warnings, labels, and instructions found in this sec-tion of the operator’s manual are for your safety. Failure to follow all instruction

5SYMBOLSSome of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will

6SERVICEServicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest y

7BuckingThe process of cross cutting a felled tree or log into lengths.Chain BrakeA device used to stop the saw chain.Chain Saw PowerheadA c

8PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSBar length ........

9WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this tool until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning could resul