Ryobi RCS5145N Questions & Answers

Mine is battery powered, you just press the black button a few times and oil flows. Petrol ones the oil dribbles out as you use it, I think.As for a pump????

You would be best to take it back to Bunnings,need your receipt/proof of purchase.They are good with warranty they would prob replace or refund it as they don't repair. Don't buy one off Ebay,etc Taking it to a mower shop will cost $$ and they will bad mouth anything they don't sell, Good Luck

Thanks yes back to bunnings as i have receipt etc just annoying as i have tree branches etc everywhere.

Yeah mate, I had this model before, it is garbage. The overall design is flawed. Issues starting, issues with chain falling off, and and and. Just empty out all the fluids and take it back with your receipt. Bunnies usually pretty good with returns. In the same price range, the Makita 32cc 400mm Petrol Chainsaw EA3201S is far superior.
Cheers.

Come on Bunnings, pick your act up !!!!!!

My understanding is that the Oil should be used at the same rate as the Fuel. If the Oil is being released at a slower rate, that is an inadequate rate, it is probably due to release being blocked by saw dust etc. Check also that the small silver plates are correctly placed, that is one on the inside of the chain arm and the other on the outside.Also If the Oil is being released too fast or too slow, the viscosity of the Oil being used may not be correct. I do not know of an adjustment control on the chain saw. Lester

Hi john is it possible that your not tightening both locking nuts enough? My chain did stretch quite a bit when i brought it but now that its worn in theres no more stretch than normal, the instructions have a semi decent guide to tensioning the chain.

Thanks.Aaron. I've used a Husky for around 20 years cutting 10 to 12 metres of bush timber for firewood in seasons without this problem. I feel that if I tighten the nuts any further I'll risk stripping the threads. Guess I'll just have to get another chain and see what happens.

John, I have also recently found this to be an issues "Wood chips inside the drive cover are saturated with oil but there doesn't seem to be any oil on the chain". I believe that your tension issues maybe related to the chain expanding is it is getting too hot due to a lack of oil. My saw has recently developed this problem and I will likely take it to for service due to a number of issues. Will let you know if I have anything further.