OPERATOR'S MANUAL 18 VOLT CORDLESS CHAIN SAW MODEL NO. CS1800 Your new cordless chain saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, the saw 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. Thank you for buying a Ryobi product. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents / Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 2 Important Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................................... 3 - 7 Symbols ....................................................................................................................................................... 8 - 9 Specifications .................................................................................................................................................. 10 Unpacking ........................................................................................................................................................ 10 Applications ..................................................................................................................................................... 10 Features .................................................................................................................................................... 10 - 11 Glossary of Terms ........................................................................................................................................... 12 Operation .................................................................................................................................................. 13 - 22 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................. 23 - 30 Bar and Chain Combinations ........................................................................................................................... 31 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................... 31 Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................... 32 Parts Ordering / Service .................................................................................................................................. 34 INTRODUCTION Cutting wood is an easy task with the 18V chain saw. With the charger and removable battery pack, the chain saw can be charged and conveniently ready to use. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this chain saw making it easy to maintain and operate. This saw was designed for occasional light duty use and has some limitations as to what can be cut with it. It was not designed for felling large trees or sawing of large logs. Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is involved. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this unit until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions, safety information, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury. Maintain the unit with care. Keep the cutting edge sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect the battery charger cord periodically, and if damaged, have it replaced or repaired by an authorized service dealer. Keep handles dry, clean, and free of oil and grease. Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Chain should stop turning when the trigger is released. If the chain turns after the trigger has been released, have the unit serviced by your nearest Ryobi service dealer. Check for damaged parts. Any part or guard that has been 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 conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service dealer unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual. All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the operation and maintenance sections, should be performed by your nearest Ryobi service dealer. Do not use in the rain, snow or wet conditions. Always maintain a proper stance. Do not adapt your powerhead to a bow guide or use it to power any attachments or devices not listed for your saw. Do not cut vines and/or small underbrush. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not operate a chain saw with one hand! Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles. Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or any combination of these persons may result from one-handed operation. A chain saw is intended for two-handed use. Always be aware of what you are doing when using the chain saw. Use common sense. Do not operate the chain saw when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Stay alert and pay attention to what you are doing. Use common sense when using this unit. Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain when the unit is running. Always carry the chain saw by the front handle with the unit stopped and the guide bar and saw chain positioned to the rear. When transporting your chain saw, use the appropriate guide bar scabbard. Never let anyone use your chain saw who has not received adequate instructions in its proper use. This applies to rentals as well as privately owned saws. Before you start the unit, make sure the saw chain is not contacting any object. Stop the chain saw before setting it down. Do not leave the unit running unattended. To avoid accidental starting, never carry the unit with your finger on the trigger. SAFETY APPAREL Wear snug fitting clothing. Always wear heavy, long pants, overalls, jeans or chaps made of cut resistant material or ones that contain cut resistant inserts. Wear non-slip safety footwear. Wear nonslip heavy duty gloves to improve your grip and to protect your hands. Do not wear jewelry, short pants, sandals, or go barefoot. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, which could be drawn into the motor or catch the chain or underbrush. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level. Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 as well as hearing and head protection when operating this equipment. 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS KICKBACK See Figures 1 and 2. WARNING: 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 saw 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 saw chain is pinched along the top of the guide bar, the guide bar can be driven rapidly back toward the operator. Either of these reactions can cause loss of saw control which can result in serious injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw. As a chain saw user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury. The following precautions should be followed to minimize kickback: 1. Always grip the saw firmly with both hands. Hold the saw firmly with both hands when the unit is running. Place your right hand on the rear handle and the 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 kickback occurs. 2. 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. 3. Always cut with the unit running at full speed. Fully squeeze the throttle trigger and maintain a steady cutting speed. 4. Use replacement parts such as low kickback chain, SAFE-T-TIP anti-kickback nose guards, chain brakes and special guide bars that reduce the risks associated with rotational kickback. Use only the replacement guide bars and low kickback chains specified by the manufacturer for your saw. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not cut above shoulder height or overreach when cutting. Keep the SAFE-T-TIP anti-kickback nose guard properly mounted on the guide bar to prevent rotational kickback. Follow the sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. ROTATIONAL KICKBACK BAR SHOWN WITHOUT SAFE-T-TIP® NOSE GUARD FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. Fig. 1 KICKBACK DANGER ZONE Fig. 2 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Push and Pull - This reaction force is always opposite to the direction the chain is moving where wood contact is made. Thus, the operator must be ready to control the PULL when cutting on the bottom edge of the bar, and PUSH when cutting along the top edge. See Figure 3. IN THE CUTTING/WORK AREA Do not operate a chain saw in a tree, on a ladder, or scaffold; this is extremely dangerous. Keep ALL children, bystanders, visitors, and animals out of the work area while starting or cutting with the chain saw. NOTE: The size of the work area depends on the job being performed as well as the size tree or work piece involved. For example, felling a tree requires a larger work area than making bucking cuts. Never start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path from the falling tree. Cluttered area invite injuries. Do not expose the chain saw to rain. Do not use the chain saw in damp or wet locations. Do not use the chain saw near flammable liquids, gases, or in any type of explosive atmosphere. 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 spring back so that you will not be struck when the tension in the wood fibers is released. Do not force the chain saw. The job can be performed better and safer at the rate for which it was intended. Always use the right product for your application. The chain saw should be used for cutting wood only. Never use the chain saw to cut plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials. Do not use the chain saw for purposes not intended. Store idle chain saw when not in use, chain saw should be stored in a dry and high or locked area out of the reach of children. When storing chain saw, remove battery and place the scabbard on the bar and chain or store the chain saw in a carry case. Remove the battery pack from the chain saw before cleaning, servicing, storing, removing material from the unit, changing accessories such as the bar and chain, or when not in use. PULL PUSH Fig. 3 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHAIN SAW SAFETY DEVICES See Figure 4. SAFE-T-TIP® Anti-Kickback Nose Guard The SAFE-T-TIP® prevents kickback from happening, because it covers the tip of the bar where kickback is generated. Never attempt any kind of cutting where the SAFE-T-TIP® would have to be removed from the bar tip. BATTERY SAFETY Battery operated units do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards even when unit is not operating. Remove the battery pack from the chain saw before cleaning, servicing, storing, removing material from the unit, changing accessories such as the bar and chain, or when not in use. A battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery pack. A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. Use battery pack only with charger listed. BATTERY PACK: Item # 1322401, 1323303, 130224007, or 130256001 Item # 1423701 SAFE-T-TIP Fig. 4 CHARGER: LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN The ...