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How to dismantle 18V/36V RYOBI Chainsaw for cleaning

12/12/2024, 21:04

If you’ve ever had an issue with oil pooling under your 18V or 36V RYOBI Chainsaw, it's usually due to a dirty chainsaw which is drawing oil out of the machine. To fix this, you need to clean it. 

The first thing to do when maintaining a chainsaw is to dismantle the side cover bar and chain.

How to dismantle side cover bar & chain: 
Step Action
If tool free
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  • To remove the side-cover, unlock the cover then release the chain tension (this will help you remove the bar and chain).
If tool
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  • First, release the chain-brake by pulling the handle back until it locks into place.
  • Then use a spanner and start releasing the nuts.
  • At this point, back the tension slightly off the chain and then continue to remove the nuts on the chainsaw.
  • Once you’ve removed the side cover, release the tension on the chain by pulling the bar backwards.
  • This will allow you to remove the chain from the bar and simply slide it out.
How to clean Chainsaw: 
Step Action
1 Now that everything is removed, you can clearly see everything you need to clean. Use a stiff brush, a rag and some form of lubricant.
2 Place a rag under the chainsaw to keep your workbench nice and clean.
3 You will see the build-up and gunk, so get your brush and remove as much as you can – the brush will get into places you can’t with a rag.
4 You can also do this on the bar, and the cover itself.
5 Next, use a dry lubricating spray to clean the inside and the side cover - spray the hard-to-reach areas and overall surface.
6 Next, clean the bar – the bar gets build-up of sawdust and chippings in the groove, so you’ll need some kind of raker or a flat bladed screwdriver.
7 Draw that through from the sprocket all the way down to the end of the bar.
8 Next, give the body of the chainsaw a wipe down with a clean dry rag to get any dust debris and sawdust away from the machine.

 

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Applicable Models

R36CHS12, RCS36HP, RCS1830BLX4, RCS36X4, RCS36B1, OCS1830BL