Ryobi Pole Saw RY43160 User Guide

OPERATOR’S MANUAL  
MANUEL D’UTILISATION  
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR  
ELECTRIC POLE SAW  
SCIE ÉLECTRIQUE DE MANCHE  
ELÉCTRICA SIERRA DE PÉRTIGA  
RY43160  
ALL VERSIONS  
TOUTES LES VERSIONS  
TODAS LAS VERSIONES  
Your pole saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and opera-  
tor 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.  
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE  
Cette électrique de manche a été conçu et fabriqué conformément  
à nos strictes normes de fiabilité, simplicité d’emploi et sécurité  
d’utilisation. Correctement entretenu, cet outil vous donnera des  
années de fonctionnement robuste et sans problème.  
Su eléctrica sierra de pértiga ha sido diseñado y fabricado de  
conformidad con nuestras estrictas normas para brindar fiabilidad,  
facilidad de uso y seguridad para el operador. Con el debido cuidado,  
le brindará muchos años de sólido funcionamiento y sin problemas.  
AVERTISSEMENT : Pour réduire les risques de  
blessures, l’utilisateur doit lire et veiller à bien comprendre le  
manuel d’utilisation avant d’employer ce produit.  
ADVERTENCIA: Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones,  
el usuario debe leer y comprender el manual del operador antes  
de usar este producto.  
CONSERVER CE MANUEL POUR  
FUTURE RÉFÉRENCE  
GUARDE ESTE MANUAL PARA  
FUTURAS CONSULTAS  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Use only original manufacturer’s replacement  
parts. Failure to do so may cause poor perfor-  
mance, possible injury, and will void your war-  
ranty.  
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, under any circumstance, use any at-  
tachment or accessory on this product which  
was not provided with the product or identified  
as appropriate for use with this product in the  
operator’s manual.  
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 machine.  
Follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow  
all safety instructions listed below, can result in  
serious personal injury.  
Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use the  
product in damp or wet locations. Do not use  
in rain.  
Use the right appliance. Do not use the product  
for any job except that for which it is intend-  
ed.  
Do not allow children or untrained individuals  
Do not operate from steps, a ladder, rooftop,  
tree, or unstable support. Stable footing on a  
solid surface enables better control of the prod-  
uct in unexpected situations.  
to use this unit.  
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment  
is to be used and remove all foreign objects.  
Wear eye protection with side shields, which is  
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with  
head protection when operating this equip-  
ment.  
Do not force the product. It will do the job better  
and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the  
rate for which it was designed.  
DANGER — Keep hands away from cutting  
area. Keep both hands on handles when power  
is on.  
Dress properly. Wear heavy long pants, long  
sleeves, boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose  
fitting clothing, short pants, sandals, or go bare-  
foot. Do not wear jewelry of any kind.  
CAUTION — Blade coasts after being turned  
off.  
Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent  
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this product  
has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than  
the other) and will require the use of a polarized  
extension cord. The plug will fit into a polarized  
extension cord only one way. If the plug does  
not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the  
plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct  
polarized extension cord. A polarized extension  
cord will require the use of a polarized wall  
outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized wall  
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully  
into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug  
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician  
to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change  
the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle,  
or extension cord plug in any way.  
entanglement in moving parts.  
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least  
50 ft. away.  
Stay Alert — Watch what you are doing; use  
common sense. Do not operate this unit when  
you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alco-  
hol, drugs, or medication.  
Do not operate in poor lighting.  
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-  
reach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance  
or exposure to hot surfaces.  
Keep all parts of your body away from any mov-  
ing part.  
Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasten-  
ers, etc. Replace any damaged parts before use.  
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to  
carry the product or to disconnect the plug from  
an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp  
When not in use, product should be stored  
indoors in a dry, locked up place—out of the  
reach of children.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged  
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting  
cords immediately. Damaged cords increase  
the risk of electric shock.  
in loss of power and overheating.  
WARNING: Use outdoor extension cords marked  
SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJTW-  
A, or SJTOW-A. These cords are rated for outdoor  
use and reduce 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 recommended for an extension  
cord 50 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use  
the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge  
number, the heavier the cord. An undersized  
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protec-  
tion should be provided on the circuit(s) or  
outlet(s) to be used for the product. Receptacles  
are available having built-in GFCI protection and  
may be used for this measure of safety.  
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  
To protect yourself from electrocution, do not  
operate within 50 feet of overhead electrical  
lines.  
Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead  
to serious injury. Kickback may occur when the  
moving chain contacts an object at the upper  
portion of the tip of the guide bar or when the  
wood closes in and pinches the chain in the  
cut. Contact at the upper portion of the tip of  
the guide bar can cause the chain to dig into  
the object and stop the chain for an instant.  
The result is a lightning-fast, reverse reaction  
which kicks the guide bar up and back toward  
the operator. If the chain is pinched along the  
top of the guide bar, the guide bar can be driven  
rapidly back toward the operator, which can  
cause loss of control and may result in serious  
injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety  
devices built into the product.  
Before starting the motor, make sure the chain  
is not contacting any object.  
To protect yourself from falling branches, do not  
stand directly under the branch or limb being  
cut. This unit should not be held at an angle over  
60° from ground level.  
Turn off the motor and make sure cutting attach-  
ment has stopped before setting unit down.  
Follow the sharpening and maintenance instruc-  
tions for the saw chain.  
Use only the replacement guide bars and low  
kickback chains specified for the unit.  
With a basic understanding of kickback, you  
can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise.  
Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.  
Do not operate the saw with one hand! Serious  
injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or  
any combination of these persons may results  
from one hand operation. This saw intended for  
two-handed use.  
Use pole saw for cutting wood only. Do not use  
for cutting non-wood items.  
Use extreme caution when cutting small-sized  
brush and saplings because slender material  
may catch the saw chain and be whipped to-  
ward you or pull you off balance.  
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 while you are operating  
the unit. Have a planned retreat path.  
When cutting a limb that is under tension, be  
alert for spring back so that you will not be struck  
when the tension in the wood fibers is released.  
Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or  
cutting edges when picking up or holding the  
product.  
To avoid accidental starting, never carry plugged  
in product with finger on switch. Be sure switch  
is off when plugging in.  
Cut only when visibility and light are adequate  
for you to see clearly.  
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  
Maintain product with care. Keep cutting edge  
Disconnect the plug from power source when  
not in use, before servicing, and when changing  
accessories.  
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 periodically and replace if dam-  
aged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from  
oil and grease.  
Service on the product must be performed by  
qualified repair personnel only. Service or main-  
tenance performed by unqualified personnel  
could result in injury to the user or damage to  
the product.  
If the power supply cord is damaged, it must  
be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an  
authorized service center to avoid risk.  
Check damaged parts. Before further use of the  
product, a guard or other part that is damaged  
should be carefully checked to determine that  
it will operate properly and perform its intended  
function. Check for alignment of moving parts,  
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,  
mounting, and any other condition that may  
affect its operation. A guard or other part that  
is damaged should be properly repaired or re-  
placed by an authorized service center unless  
indicated elsewhere in this manual.  
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently  
and use them to instruct others who may use  
this product. If you loan someone this product,  
loan them these instructions also to prevent  
misuse of the product and possible injury.  
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SYMBOLS  
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning.  
Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.  
SYMBOL  
NAME  
EXPLANATION  
Safety Alert Symbol  
Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.  
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and  
understand operator’s manual before using this  
product.  
Read the Operator’s  
Manual  
Always wear eye protection with side shields  
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with  
head protection.  
Wear Eye and Head  
Protection  
Wet Conditions Alert  
Keep Bystanders Away  
Gloves  
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.  
Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away.  
Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when  
handling the pole saw and the blade.  
Wear non-slip safety footwear when using this  
equipment.  
Safety Footwear  
Keep Tool Away from Electri-  
cal Lines/Keep Bystanders  
Away  
DANGER! Risk of electrocution! Keep tool 50 feet  
away from electrical lines. Keep all bystanders at  
least 50 ft. away.  
Failure to use in dry conditions and to observe safe  
practices can result in electric shock.  
Electric Shock  
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will  
result in serious personal injury.  
No Hands Symbol  
V
A
Volts  
Voltage  
Amperes  
Hertz  
Current  
Hz  
W
Frequency (cycles per second)  
Watt  
Power  
Time  
hrs  
Hours  
n
o
No Load Speed  
Rotational speed, at no load  
Double-insulated construction  
Class II Construction  
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc.,  
per minute  
.../min  
Per Minute  
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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:  
CAUTION:  
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,  
may result in minor or moderate injury.  
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result  
in property damage.  
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ELECTRICAL  
It is possible to tie the extension cord and power cord  
DOUBLE INSULATION  
in a knot to prevent them from 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 insulation is a concept in safety in electric  
power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual  
three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal  
parts are isolated from the internal metal motor com-  
ponents with protecting insulation. Double insulated  
tools do not need to be grounded.  
WARNING:  
The double insulated system is intended to protect  
the user from shock resulting from a break in the  
tool’s internal insulation. Observe all normal safety  
precautions to avoid electrical shock.  
NOTE: Servicing of a product with double insulation  
requires extreme care and knowledge of the system  
and should be performed only by a qualified service  
technician. For service, we suggest you return the  
product to your nearest authorized service center for  
repair. Always use original factory replacement parts  
when servicing.  
Fig. 1  
**Ampere rating (on product data plate)  
0-2.0  
2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0  
Cord Length  
Wire Size (A.W.G.)  
25'  
50'  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
14  
16  
14  
12  
14  
14  
10  
14  
12  
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION  
This product has a precision-built electric motor. It  
should be connected to a power supply that is 120  
volts, AC only (normal household current), 60 Hz.  
Do not operate this product on direct current (DC). A  
substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power  
and the motor will overheat. If the product does not  
operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check  
the power supply.  
100'  
**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.  
NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge  
WARNING:  
Keep the extension cord clear of the working area.  
Position the cord so that it will not get caught on  
lumber, tools, or other obstructions while you are  
working with a power tool. Failure to do so can result  
in serious personal injury.  
EXTENSION CORDS  
See Figure 1.  
When using a power tool at a considerable distance  
from a power source, be sure to use an extension cord  
that has the capacity to handle the current the product  
will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line  
voltage, resulting in overheating and loss of power. Use  
the chart to determine the minimum wire size required  
in an extension cord. Only round jacketed cords listed  
by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) should be used.  
When working outdoors with a product, use an  
extension cord that is designed for outside use. This  
type of cord is designated with “W-A” or “W” on the  
cord’s jacket.  
WARNING:  
Check extension cords before each use. If dam-  
aged replace immediately. Never use the product  
with a damaged cord since touching the damaged  
area could cause electrical shock resulting in seri-  
ous injury.  
Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or  
exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.  
A proper extension cord is available at an authorized  
service center.  
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FEATURES  
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS  
Bar Length....................................................................................................................................... 8 in.  
Chain Pitch....................................................................................................................................3/8 in.  
Chain Type...................................................................................... Low Profile Skip Tooth Narrow Kerf  
Input .......................................................................................................120 V, AC only, 60 Hz, 6 Amps  
Weight .........................................................................................................................................8.5 lbs.  
OIL CAP  
TELESCOPING  
POLE  
LOCK-OUT  
BUTTON  
SCABBARD  
CORD  
RETAINER  
Fig. 2  
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FEATURES  
KNOW YOUR POLE SAW  
LOCK-OUT BUTTON  
See Figure 2.  
To help prevent accidental starting, the lock-out  
button must be depressed along with the switch  
trigger.  
The safe use of this product requires 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. Before use of  
this product, familiarize yourself with all operating  
features and safety rules.  
QUICK-VIEW OIL INDICATOR  
Semi-transparent bar lube reservoir that allows  
user to see when to add lubricant.  
SCABBARD  
CORD RETAINER  
The scabbard keeps the operator from coming in  
contact with the sharp blades when the tool is not  
in use. It also helps keep the blades from being  
nicked or damaged when the tool is in storage.  
A convenient cord retainer helps keep the extension  
cord connection secure during tool operation.  
TELESCOPING POLE  
The pole can be adjusted to different lengths for  
ease of use.  
ASSEMBLY  
PACKING LIST  
Pole Saw  
UNPACKING  
This product requires assembly.  
Scabbard  
Operator’s Manual  
Carefully remove the product and any acces-  
sories from the box. Make sure that all items  
listed in the packing list are included.  
WARNING:  
WARNING:  
If any parts are damaged or missing, do not  
operate this product until the parts are replaced.  
Use of this product with damaged or missing  
parts could result in serious personal injury.  
Do not use this product if any parts on the Pack-  
ing List are already assembled to your product  
when you unpack it. Parts on this list are not  
assembled to the product by the manufacturer  
and require customer installation. Use of a prod-  
uct that may have been improperly assembled  
could result in serious personal injury.  
WARNING:  
Do not attempt to modify this product or create  
accessories not recommended for use with this  
product. Any such alteration or modification is  
misuse and could result in a hazardous condi-  
tion leading to possible serious personal injury.  
Inspect the product carefully to make sure  
no breakage or damage occurred during  
shipping.  
Do not discard the packing material until you  
have carefully inspected and satisfactorily oper-  
ated the product.  
WARNING:  
Do not connect to power supply until assembly is  
complete. Failure to comply could result in  
accidental starting and possible serious per-  
sonal injury.  
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call  
1-800-860-4050 for assistance.  
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ASSEMBLY  
BUTTON  
HANDLE POLE  
LOWER COLLAR  
THREADED BASE  
BUTTON  
THREADED  
BASE  
INTERMEDIATE  
POLE  
CORD  
POWERHEAD POLE  
UPPER COLLAR  
Fig. 3  
Lower the collar on the handle pole to the threaded  
base on the intermediate pole and rotate clock-  
wise to secure.  
CONNECTING THE POLES  
See Figure 3.  
Before using the pole saw, a one-time assembly is  
required. When removed from the box, the three  
poles are connected by an electrical cord as shown  
above.  
Remove the four (4) rubber cord protectors from  
inside the poles. This material protects the cord  
during shipping and MUST be discarded imme-  
diately.  
Repeat this process to attach the intermediate  
pole to the powerhead pole.  
NOTE: Once assembled correctly, handle pole and  
powerhead pole should not be able to separate from  
intermediate pole when pulled. Repeat above steps  
if poles can be separated from intermediate pole.  
WARNING:  
Failure to lock powerhead pole as directed above  
could result in serious injury or death.  
Unscrew the lower collar from the threaded base  
on the intermediate pole and push back over the  
cord to the handle pole shaft as shown.  
Insert the handle pole into the intermediate pole  
and slide together until you hear the button click.  
The tubes are egg-shaped and will only install one  
way.  
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OPERATION  
ADDING BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICANT  
See Figure 4  
DANGER:  
Use 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.  
NOTE: Pole saw comes from the factory with  
no bar and chain oil added. Level should also be  
checked after every 20 minutes of use and refilled  
as needed.  
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 pole 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 pole saw, or live electric cords or  
lines will result in death by electrocution or seri-  
ous injury.  
Remove oil cap.  
Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the  
tank.  
Wipe off excess oil.  
Check and fill the oil tank when quick view oil  
indicator is below the second to last indicator  
line.  
Repeat as needed.  
WARNING:  
NOTE: Do not use dirty, used or otherwise  
contaminated oils. Damage may occur to the  
bar or chain.  
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make  
you careless. Remember that a careless fraction  
of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.  
NOTE: It is normal for oil to seep from the saw  
when not in use. To prevent seepage, empty the  
oil tank after each use then run for one minute.  
When storing the unit for a long period of time  
(three months or longer) be sure the chain is lightly  
lubricated; this will prevent rust on the chain and  
bar sprocket.  
WARNING:  
Always wear eye protection with side shields  
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with  
head protection. Failure to do so could result in  
objects being thrown into your eyes and other  
possible serious injuries.  
WARNING:  
OIL  
RESERVOIR  
CAP  
Do not use any attachments or accessories not  
recommended by the manufacturer of this product.  
The use of attachments or accessories not recom-  
mended can result in serious personal injury.  
APPLICATIONS  
You may use this product for the purposes listed  
below:  
QUICK VIEW  
OIL INDICATOR  
Limbing  
Pruning  
Fig. 4  
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OPERATION  
CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY  
See Figure 5.  
LOCK-OUT  
BUTTON  
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 retainer.  
Slowly pull loop against cord retainer until the  
slack is removed.  
Plug product into extension cord.  
NOTE: Failure to remove all excess cord slack  
from extension cord retainer could result in plug  
loosening from receptacle.  
SWITCH TRIGGER  
CORD RETAINER  
Fig. 5  
STARTING AND STOPPING  
ADJUSTING TELESCOPING POLE  
See Figure 5.  
See Figure 6.  
To start the motor:  
Connect the pole saw to power supply.  
Disconnect the pole saw from the power sup-  
ply.  
Place your thumb on the lock-out button and  
Rotate the collar counterclockwise to loosen.  
pull it completely towards you.  
Push poles towards each other to shorten the  
pole or pull away from each other to lengthen  
the pole.  
Fully depress the switch trigger.  
To stop the motor:  
Release the switch trigger.  
NOTE: Extend the pole only to the length  
required to reach the limb being cut. Do not  
extend the handle above waist height.  
When the desired length is achieved, rotate the  
collar clockwise to secure.  
NOTE: Adjust hand placement on the shaft of the  
pole saw to keep proper balance. Do not attempt  
to use the pole saw at a length which does not  
allow you to achieve proper footing and balance  
at all times.  
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OPERATION  
PREPARATION FOR CUTTING  
See Figures 7 - 8.  
COLLAR  
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 both hands. Always keep  
your left hand on the pole shaft and your right  
hand on the rear handle, so your body is to the  
left of the chain line. Never use a left-handed  
(cross-handed) grip, or any stance that places  
your body or arm across the chain line.  
Fig. 6  
LOAD  
SECOND CUT  
Never stand directly under the limb you are cut-  
ting.  
FIRST CUT  
1/4 DIAMETER  
Be certain the collars are fully tightened before  
operating equipment; check them periodically  
for tightness during use to avoid serious injury.  
BASIC CUTTING PROCEDURE  
FINAL  
CUT  
Follow the steps below to prevent damage to tree  
or shrub bark. Do not use a back-and-forth saw-  
ing motion.  
Fig. 7  
Make a shallow first cut (1/4 of limb diameter)  
on the underside of the limb close to the main  
limb or trunk.  
Make a second cut from the top side of the limb  
outboard from the first cut. Continue the cut  
through the limb until the limb separates from  
the tree. Be prepared to balance the weight of  
the tool when the limb falls.  
CUTTING GUIDE  
Fig. 8  
Failure to follow proper cutting procedures will  
result in the bar and chain binding and becom-  
ing pinched or trapped in the limb. If this should  
happen:  
Make a final cut close to trunk.  
NOTE: For second and final cuts (from top of limb  
or branch), hold front cutting guide against the limb  
being cut. This will help steady the limb and make  
it easier to cut. Allow chain to cut for you; exert  
only light downward pressure. If you force the cut,  
damage to the bar, chain, or motor can result.  
Stop the motor and disconnect from power  
supply.  
If the limb can be reached from the ground,  
lift the limb while holding the saw. This should  
release the “pinch” and free the saw.  
Release the trigger as soon as the cut is com-  
pleted.  
If the saw is still trapped, call a professional for  
assistance.  
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OPERATION  
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 directions. Do  
not stand directly under the branch being cut.  
The most typical cutting application is to posi-  
tion the unit at an angle of 60° or less, depend-  
ing on the specific situation, as shown. As the  
angle of the pole saw shaft to ground increases,  
the difficulty of making the first cut (from the  
underside of limb) increases.  
60° MAXIMUM  
Fig. 9  
Remove long branches in several stages.  
Cut lower branches first to allow the top branch-  
es more room to fall.  
Work slowly, keeping both hands on the saw  
with a firm grip. Maintain secure footing and  
balance.  
Keep the tree between you and the chain while  
limbing. Cut from side of tree opposite branch  
you are cutting.  
Do not cut from a ladder; this is extremely  
dangerous. Leave this operation for profes-  
sionals.  
Fig. 10  
Do not make the flush cut next to the main limb  
or trunk until you have cut off the limb further out  
to reduce the weight. Following proper cutting  
procedures will prevent stripping the bark from  
the main member.  
Do not use the pole saw for felling or bucking.  
To prevent electrocution, do not operate within  
50 ft. of overhead electrical lines.  
Keep bystanders at least 50 ft. away.  
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MAINTENANCE  
WARNING:  
FLATS  
When servicing, use only identical replacement  
parts. Use of any other parts could create a  
hazard or cause product damage.  
WARNING:  
Fig. 11  
Always wear eye protection with side shields  
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with  
head protection. Failure to do so could result in  
objects being thrown into your eyes and other  
possible serious injuries.  
WARNING:  
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit,  
stop the motor, wait for all moving parts to stop,  
and disconnect from power supply. Failure to  
follow these instructions can result in serious  
personal injury or property damage.  
APPROX .050 in.  
Fig. 12  
CHAIN TENSION  
See Figures 11 - 12.  
GENERAL MAINTENANCE  
WARNING:  
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.  
To avoid possible serious injury, never touch or  
adjust the chain while the motor is running. The  
saw chain is very sharp; always wear protec-  
tive gloves when performing maintenance to  
the chain.  
WARNING:  
Stop the motor and disconnect from power  
supply before setting the chain tension. Make  
sure the guide bar nut is loose to finger tight,  
turn the chain tensioning screw clockwise to  
tension the chain. Refer to Replacing the Bar  
and Chain for additional information.  
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.  
NOTE: A cold chain is correctly tensioned when  
there is no slack on the underside of the guide  
bar, the chain is snug, but it can be turned by  
hand without binding.  
All chain saw service, other than the items listed in  
the instruction manual maintenance instructions,  
should be performed by competent chain saw  
service personnel. (For example, if 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).  
Chainmustbere-tensionedwhenevertheflatson  
the drive links hang out of the bar groove as  
shown in fig. 11.  
During normal operation, the temperature of the  
chain will increase. The drive links of a correctly  
tensioned warm chain will hang approximately  
.050 in. out of the bar groove, as shown in  
fig. 12.  
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MAINTENANCE  
NOTE: New chain tends to stretch; check chain  
tension frequently and tension as required.  
DRIVECASE  
COVER  
CHAIN  
BAR  
CAUTION:  
Chain tensioned while warm, can be too tight  
upon cooling. Check the “cold tension” before  
next use.  
BAR NUT  
Fig. 13  
CHAIN  
TENSIONING PIN  
REPLACING THE BAR AND CHAIN  
See Figures 13 - 16.  
SPROCKET  
WARNING:  
To avoid possible serious injury, stop the mo-  
tor and disconnect from power supply before  
replacing the bar, chain, or performing any  
maintenance operation.  
DRIVECASE  
COVER  
Remove the bar nut (7/16 in.) and drivecase  
cover.  
BAR  
STUD  
The bar contains a bar stud slot that fits over the  
bar stud. The bar also contains a chain tension-  
ing pin hole which fits over the chain tensioning  
pin.  
BAR  
CHAIN  
TENSIONING  
PIN HOLE  
Place the bar onto the bar stud so that the chain  
tensioning pin fits into the chain tensioning pin  
hole.  
Fit the chain over the sprocket and into the bar  
groove. The cutters on the top of the bar should  
face toward the bar tip, in the direction of the  
chain rotation.  
BAR STUD  
SLOT  
BAR  
NUT  
Fig. 14  
CHAIN  
ROTATION  
Replace the drivecase cover and install the bar  
nut. Tighten the bar nut finger tight only. The bar  
must be free to move for tension adjustment.  
SPROCKET  
CHAIN  
Remove all slack from chain by turning the chain  
tensioning screw clockwise, assuring that the  
chain seats into the bar groove during tension-  
ing.  
Lift the tip of the bar up to check for sag. Re-  
lease the tip of the bar, and turn the chain ten-  
sioning screw 1/2 turn clockwise. Repeat this  
process until sag does not exist.  
CHAIN  
TENSIONING SCREW  
Fig. 15  
Hold the tip of the bar up and tighten the bar  
nut securely.  
NOTE: If chain is too tight, it will not rotate. Loos-  
en the bar nut slightly and turn adjusting screw  
1/4 turn counterclockwise. Lift the tip of the bar  
up and retighten bar nut.  
Chain is correctly tensioned when there is no slack  
on the underside of the bar, the chain is snug, but  
it can be turned by hand without binding.  
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MAINTENANCE  
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 cap and tighten securely.  
Check and refill the bar lube reservoir every time  
the pole saw is used.  
NOTE: Do not use dirty, used, or otherwise con-  
taminated lubricants. Damage may occur to the  
oil pump, bar, or chain.  
BAR  
NUT  
CHAIN MAINTENANCE  
See Figure 18.  
Fig. 16  
For smooth and fast cutting, the chain needs to  
be maintained properly. The following conditions  
indicate that the chain requires sharpening:  
REMOVE  
CAP  
Wood chips are small and powdery  
Chain must be forced through the wood during  
cutting  
Chain cuts to one side  
BAR LUBE  
RESERVOIR  
During maintenance of the chain, consider the  
following:  
Improper filing angle of the side plate can in-  
crease the risk of a severe kickback.  
Depth gauge (or raker clearance) setting de-  
termines the height the cutter enters the wood  
and the size of the wood chip that is removed.  
Too much clearance increases the potential for  
kickback. Too little clearance decreases the size  
of the wood chip thus decreasing the chain's  
cutting ability.  
Fig. 17  
RAKER (DEPTH GAUGE)  
CLEARANCE  
.025 in.  
If cutter teeth have hit hard objects such as nails  
and stones, or have been abraded by mud or  
sand on the wood, have service dealer sharpen  
chain.  
Fig. 18  
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MAINTENANCE  
HOW TO SHARPEN THE CUTTERS  
See Figures 19 - 22.  
PARTS OF A CUTTER  
CUTTING  
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.  
TOP  
PLATE  
CORNER  
SIDE PLATE  
Tighten the chain tension enough that the chain  
does not wobble. Do all of your filing at the mid-  
point of the bar. Wear gloves for protection.  
DEPTH GAUGE  
RIVET HOLE  
HEEL  
Use a 5/32 in. diameter round file and holder.  
TOE  
Fig. 19  
GULLET  
Keep the file level with the top plate of the tooth.  
Do not let the file dip or rock.  
Using light but firm pressure, stroke towards  
the front corner of the tooth. Lift file away from  
the steel on each return stroke.  
Put a few firm strokes on every tooth. File all left  
hand cutters in one direction. Then move to the  
other side and file the right hand cutters in the  
opposite direction. Occasionally remove filings  
from the file with a wire brush.  
Fig. 20  
CAUTION:  
Dull or improperly sharpened chain can cause  
excessive motor speed during cutting which  
may result in severe motor damage.  
WARNING:  
Improper chain sharpening increases the po-  
tential of kickback. Failure to replace or repair  
damaged chain can cause serious injury.  
Fig. 21  
LEFT HAND  
CUTTERS  
RIGHT HAND  
CUTTERS  
Fig. 22  
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MAINTENANCE  
STORING THE PRODUCT  
See Figure 23.  
Cleanallforeignmaterialfromtheproduct.Store  
idle unit indoors in a dry, well-ventilated area  
that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from  
corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and  
de-icing salts.  
SCABBARD  
Always place the scabbard on the saw bar  
when transporting or storing the pole saw. The  
scabbard is a snug fit and must be attached  
very carefully due to the sharp teeth on the  
saw chain. This is best done by grasping the  
scabbard at one end, in the center portion of  
the scabbard, and carefully sliding it over the  
chain as shown. Use caution to avoid the sharp  
teeth of the chain.  
Fig. 23  
NOTE: The saw chain is very sharp. Always  
wear protective gloves when handling the  
chain.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
PROBLEM  
CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Bar and chain Check chain tension Tensionchain.RefertoChainTensionearlierinthismanual.  
running hot and for overtightened  
smoking.  
condition  
Bar lube reservoir Check bar lube reservoir.  
empty  
M o t o r r u n s , Chain tension too Retention chain. Refer to Chain Tension earlier in this  
but chain is not tight.  
rotating.  
manual.  
Check guide bar and Refer to Replacing the Bar and Chain earlier in this  
chain assembly.  
manual.  
Check guide bar and Inspect guide bar and chain for damage.  
chain for damage.  
CALL US FIRST  
For any questions about operating or maintaining your product,  
call the Ryobi® Help Line!  
Your product has been fully tested prior to shipment to ensure  
your complete satisfaction.  
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WARRANTY  
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT  
A. Tune-ups – Spark Plugs, Carburetor, Carburetor  
Adjustments, Ignition, Filters  
Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., warrants to the  
original retail purchaser that this RYOBI® brand outdoor  
product is free from defect in material and workmanship  
and agrees to repair or replace, at Techtronic Industries  
North America, Inc.’s, discretion, any defective product  
free of charge within these time periods from the date of  
purchase.  
B. Wear items – Bump Knobs, Outer Spools, Cutting  
Lines, Inner Reels, Starter Pulleys, Starter Ropes, Drive  
Belts,Tines,FeltWashers,HitchPins,MulchingBlades,  
Blower Fans, Blower and Vacuum Tubes, Vacuum Bag  
and Straps, Guide Bars, Saw Chains  
Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., reserves the  
right to change or improve the design of any RYOBI® brand  
outdoorproductwithoutassuminganyobligationtomodify  
any product previously manufactured.  
Three years if the product is used for personal, family  
or household use;  
90 days, if used for any other purpose, such as  
commercial or rental.  
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION  
TO THE STATED WARRANTY PERIOD. ACCORDINGLY,  
ANY SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING  
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR  
PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE, ARE DISCLAIMED  
IN THEIR ENTIRETY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF  
THE APPROPRIATE THREE-YEAR OR NINETY-DAY  
WARRANTY PERIOD. TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES  
NORTH AMERICA, INC.’S, OBLIGATION UNDER THIS  
WARRANTYISSTRICTLYANDEXCLUSIVELYLIMITEDTO  
THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS  
AND TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA,  
INC., DOES NOT ASSUME OR AUTHORIZE ANYONE  
TO ASSUME FOR THEM ANY OTHER OBLIGATION.  
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW  
LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE  
LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. TECHTRONIC  
INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC., ASSUMES NO  
RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,  
OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED  
TO, EXPENSE OF RETURNING THE PRODUCT TO AN  
AUTHORIZED RYOBI SERVICE CENTER AND EXPENSE  
OFDELIVERINGITBACKTOTHEOWNER, MECHANIC’S  
TRAVEL TIME, TELEPHONE OR TELEGRAM CHARGES,  
RENTAL OF A LIKE PRODUCT DURING THE TIME  
WARRANTY SERVICE IS BEING PERFORMED, TRAVEL,  
LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY, LOSS  
OF REVENUE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, LOSS  
OF TIME, OR INCONVENIENCE. SOME STATES DO NOT  
ALLOWTHEEXCLUSIONORLIMITATIONOFINCIDENTAL  
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE  
LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  
This warranty extends to the original retail purchaser only  
and commences on the date of the original retail purchase.  
Any part of this product found in the reasonable judgment  
ofTechtronicIndustriesNorthAmerica, Inc. tobedefective  
in material or workmanship will be repaired or replaced  
withoutchargeforpartsandlaborbyanauthorizedservice  
center for RYOBI® brand outdoor products (Authorized  
Ryobi Service Center).  
Theproduct,includinganydefectivepart,mustbereturned  
to an authorized Ryobi service center within the warranty  
period.Theexpenseofdeliveringtheproducttotheservice  
center for warranty work and the expense of returning it  
back to the owner after repair or replacement will be paid  
by the owner. Techtronic Industries North America, Inc.’s,  
responsibility in respect to claims is limited to making the  
required repairs or replacements and no claim of breach of  
warrantyshallbecauseforcancellationorrescissionofthe  
contractofsaleofanyRYOBI® brandoutdoorproduct.Proof  
of purchase will be required by the dealer to substantiate  
any warranty claim. All warranty work must be performed  
by an authorized service dealer.  
This warranty is limited to ninety (90) days from the date  
of original retail purchase for any RYOBI® brand outdoor  
product that is used for rental or commercial purposes, or  
any other income-producing purpose.  
This warranty does not cover any product that has been  
subject to misuse, neglect, negligence, or accident, or that  
has been operated in any way contrary to the operating  
instructions as specified in this operator’s manual. This  
warranty does not apply to any damage to the product that  
is the result of improper maintenance or to any product  
that has been altered or modified. The warranty does not  
extendtorepairsmadenecessarybynormalwearorbythe  
use of parts or accessories which are either incompatible  
withtheRYOBI® brandoutdoorproductoradverselyaffect  
its operation, performance, or durability. In addition, this  
warranty does not cover:  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may  
also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
ThiswarrantyappliestoallRYOBI® brandoutdoorproducts  
manufacturedbyorforTechtronicIndustriesNorthAmerica,  
Inc., and sold in the United States and Canada.  
To locate your nearest Authorized Ryobi Service Center,  
dial 1-800-860-4050.  
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL / ELECTRIC POLE SAW  
MANUEL D’UTILISATION / SCIE ÉLECTRIQUE DE MANCHE  
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR / ELÉCTRICA SIERRA DE PÉRTIGA  
RY43160  
PARTS AND SERVICE  
Prior to requesting service or purchasing replacement parts, please obtain your model  
WARNING:  
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 reproductive harm. Wash  
hands after handling.  
and serial number from the product data plate.  
RY43160  
MODEL NO. ______________________SERIAL NO. __________________________  
HOW TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENT PARTS:  
Replacement parts can be purchased online at www.ryobitools.com or by calling  
1-800-860-4050. Replacement parts can also be obtained at one of our Authorized  
Service Centers.  
HOW TO LOCATE AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER:  
Authorized Service Centers can be located online at www.ryobitools.com or by call-  
ing 1-800-860-4050.  
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65  
HOW TO OBTAIN CUSTOMER OR TECHNICAL SUPPORT:  
To obtain Customer or Technical Support please contact us at 1-800-860-4050.  
AVERTISSEMENT :  
Ce produit ainsi que les substances  
rejetéesdansl’airàlasuitedesonutili-  
sation peuvent contenir des produits  
chimiques, notamment du plomb qui,  
selon l’État de la Californie, peuvent  
causer le cancer, des anomalies con-  
génitales et d’autres dommages au  
système reproducteur. Bien se laver  
les mains après toute manipulation.  
• PIÈCES ET SERVICE  
Avant de faire la demande de service ou l’achat de pièces de remplacement, veuillez  
obtenir le numéro de série du modèle à partir de la plaque de données du produit.  
RY43160  
• NUMÉRO DE MODÈLE ____________NUMÉRO DE SÉRIE___________________  
• COMMENT OBTENIR LES PIÈCES DE REMPLACEMENT :  
Les pièces de remplacement peuvent être achetées en ligne sur le site  
peuvent être obtenues à un de nos centres de service autorisés.  
PROPOSITION 65 DE L’ÉTAT DE  
CALIFORNIE  
• COMMENT TROUVER UN CENTRE DE SERVICE AUTORISÉ :  
com ou en téléphonant au 1-800-860-4050.  
ADVERTENCIA:  
• COMMENTOBTENIRDEL’AIDEENCONTACTANTLESERVICEÀLACLIENTÈLE :  
Pour contacter le service à la clientèle pour une question technique ou pour tout autre  
renseignement, veuillez nous téléphoner au 1-800-860-4050.  
Este producto y sustancias que  
puedan llegar a ser aerotransporta-  
das por su uso pueden contener  
sustancias químicas (por ejemplo,  
plomo) consideradas por el estado  
de California como causantes de  
cáncer,defectosdenacimientouotras  
alteracionesreproductivas.Láveselas  
manos después de utilizar el aparato.  
PIEZAS DE REPUESTO Y SERVICIO  
Antes de solicitar servicio técnico o comprar piezas de repuesto, obtenga su modelo  
y número de serie de la placa de datos del producto.  
• NÚMERO DE MODELO ____________NÚMERO DE SERIE___________________  
RY43160  
CÓMO OBTENER PIEZAS DE REPUESTO:  
Las piezas de repuesto se pueden comprar en nuestro sitio en la red mundial, en la  
también se pueden obtener en uno de nuestros Centros de Servicio Autorizados.  
CALIFORNIA-PROPUESTADELEY  
NÚM. 65  
CÓMO LOCALIZAR UN CENTRO DE SERVICIO AUTORIZADO:  
Puede encontrar los Centros de Servicio Autorizados visitando nuestro sitio en la red  
RYOBI is a registered trademark of Ryobi  
Limited and is used pursuant to a license  
granted by Ryobi Limited.  
• CÓMO OBTENER SERVICIO O ASISTENCIA TÉCNICA AL CONSUMIDOR:  
Para obtener Servicio o Asistencia Técnica al Consumidor, sírvase comunicarse con  
nosotros llamando al 1-800-860-4050.  
RYOBI est une marque déposée de RYOBI  
Limited et est utilisée en vertu d’une licence  
accordée par Ryobi Limited.  
RYOBI es una marca registrada de Ryobi  
Limited y se utiliza conforme a una licencia  
otorgada por Ryobi Limited.  
TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC.  
1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 USA  
988000-750  
10-1-11 (REV:01)  
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