Ryobi P541 - Manual (Page 26)

20 - English
WARNING:
Remove the battery pack and make sure the
chain has stopped before you do any work on
the saw.
WARNING:
Although the guide bar comes with a SAFE-T-
TIP
® anti-kickback device already installed, you
need to check the tightness of the mounting
screw before each use.
SAFE-T-TIP ® NOSE GUARD
MAINTENANcE
See Figures 41 - 42.
Tighten the mounting screw of the nose guard as
instructed below. These are specially hardened
screws. If the screw cannot be installed tightly,
replace both the screw and the SAFE-T-TIP
® before
further operation. Do not replace with an ordinary
screw.
In addition to preventing chain contact with solid
objects at the nose of the bar, the SAFE-T-TIP
® also
helps keep the chain away from abrasive surfaces
such as the ground. Keep it on the right hand side
of the bar, where it will be between the chain and
the ground during flush with ground cutting.
The mounting screw requires a 5/16 in. wrench (or
adjustable wrench) to achieve the recommended
tightness of 35 to 45 in. lb. (4-5 Nm). A tightness
within this range can be achieved by the following
method.

Tighten the screw with your finger.
 From the finger-tight position, tighten the screw
an additional 3/4 of a turn using a wrench.
MAINTENANcE
MOUNTING SAFE-T-TIP ® NOSE
GUARD
See Figures 41 - 42.

Mount the SAFE-T-TIP ® on the bar nose.
NOTE: The tab fits in the recessed hole in the
bar.
 Tighten the screw with your finger.
 From the finger-tight position, tighten the screw
an additional 3/4 of a turn using a wrench.
TRANSPORTING AND STORING
See Figure 43.

Do not store or transport the chain saw when
it is running. The chain saw should always be
idle before storing or transporting.
 Always place the guide bar scabbard on the
bar and chain before storing or transporting the
chain saw. Use caution to avoid the sharp teeth
of the chain.
 Clean the chain saw thoroughly before storing.
Store the chain saw indoors, in a dry place that
is locked and/or inaccessible to children.
 Keep away from corrosive agents such as gar-
den chemicals and de-icing salts.