Ryobi P540 - Manual (Page 12)

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CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK
When using the tool continuously, the batteries in the battery
pack will become hot. You should let a hot battery pack cool
down for approximately 30 minutes before attempting to
recharge. When the battery pack becomes discharged and
is hot, this will cause the green LED to come on instead of
the red LED. After 30 minutes, reinsert the battery pack in
the charger. If the green LED continues to remain on, return
battery pack to your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center
for checking or replacing.
NOTE: This situation only occurs when continuous use of
the tool causes the batteries to become hot. It does not
occur under normal circumstances. Refer to “CHARGING
A COOL BATTERY PACK” for normal recharging of batter-
ies. If the charger does not charge your battery pack under
normal circumstances, return both the battery pack and
charger to your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center
for electrical check.
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
See Figure 7.
n
Place the battery pack in your chain saw. Align raised
rib on battery pack with groove in chain saw’s battery
port.
n Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap in place and that battery pack is secured in chain
saw before beginning operation.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 7.
Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress both
sides to release the battery pack from the chain saw.
OPERATION
CAUTION:
When placing battery pack in your chain saw, be sure
raised rib on battery pack aligns with groove in chain
saw's battery port and latches snap in place properly.
Improper assembly of battery pack can cause damage
to internal components.
CAUTION:
Remove battery pack from unit. Fill oil tank with Homelite
Bar and Chain Oil before starting the chain saw. Failure
to lubricate the chain will cause damage to the bar and
chain.
CHAIN OIL SYSTEM
See Figure 8.
n
Use Homelite Bar and Chain Oil. It is formulated to
perform over a wide temperature range with no dilution
required.
NOTE: Do not use dirty, used or otherwise contaminated
oils. Damage may occur to the bar or chain.
n Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the tank.
n Check and fill the oil tank when battery is recharged, or
as needed.
n Depress the oil tank cap several times to pump the oil to
the chain before starting the saw.
n Depress the oil tank cap ev ery 20-30 seconds while cut-
ting to keep the chain lubricated.
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. 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.
Fig. 8
Fig. 7
BATTERY
PACK
LATCHES
BATTERY
PORT