Ryobi RY40500 - Manual (Page 31)

31 - English
Fig. 44
MOUNTING THE SAFE-T-TIP ® NOSE
GUARD
See Figures 42 - 43.

Remove the battery pack from the chain saw.
 Mount the SAFE-T-TIP ® on the bar nose.
 Fit the locking rivet or tab in the recessed hole
in the guide bar.
 Tighten the screw with wrench until snug.
 From the snug position, tighten the screw an
additional 3/4 of a turn using a wrench.
MAINTAINING THE SAFE-T-TIP ® NOSE
GUARD
See Figures 42 - 43.
WARNING:
Although the guide bar comes with a SAFE-T-
TIP
® anti-kickback nose guard already installed,
check the tightness of the mounting screw
before each use to avoid possible serious per-
sonal injury.
Use the following instructions to tighten the mount-
ing screw of the nose guard. These are specially
hardened screws. If you cannot install the screw
tightly, replace both the screw and the SAFE-T-TIP
®
before further operation.
NOTE: Do not replace the screw with an ordinary
screw. Use only identical replacement parts from
the manufacturer when replacing parts.
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
torque of 35 to 45 in.lb. A torque within this range
can be achieved by using the following method.

Tighten the screw with wrench until snug.
 From the snug position, tighten the screw an
additional 3/4 of a turn using a wrench.
TIGHTEN 3/4
OF A TURN
Fig. 43
MOUNTING
SCREW
SAFE-T-TIP
Fig. 42
TRANSPORTING AND STORING
See Figure 44.

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.
MAINTENANCE