Ryobi 43160a User Manual

Fig. 4

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.

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.

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.

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.

You may use this product for the purposes listed 

below:


 Limbing



 Pruning

See Figure 4
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.


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.

 NOTE: Do not use dirty, used or otherwise 

contaminated oils. Damage may occur to the 
bar or chain.

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.