My Ryobi 40v chainsaw is not delivering the bar/chain oil through the system. Brand new, only used twice.

Make sure saw dust not blocking where oil comes onto chain-Make sure you are using correct chain oil for Season/Outside temperature-Summer or winter oil-Chainsaws on the whole use little chain oil-on inspection of chain and Bar area you should see a smear of oil-Check wood you have cut there should be small traces of oil if not clean unit and verify oil type.If this doesn't work return unit there is a Factory defect.

all oil tanks on chain saws take Bar/chain oil this can be bought same place u buy 2 cycle engine oil most times , this bar chain oil most times is a 30W oil , if you change weights of oil then oil pump is not gonna add proper amount of oil to saw in use ,this will cause u problems !

Unlike most bigger gasoline powered chainsaws, the Ryobi RCS2040 electric chainsaw does not have an oil adjuster. The oil pump on it is pretty much a simple mechanism that moves the oil on a "cork screw" -it rotates when your chainsaw runs, then your oil glides out of the reservoir into the tube towards the chain oiler. Amount of oil used will depend on two factors: 1.) Type of oil used. We sell winter grade and summer grade (but we are in Southern California, this doesn't make any difference). Our customers prefer the less tackier ones because it doesn't burn their bars under heavy use and it is less strain on the unit, however this drips out fast. 2.) Integrity of your oil line system, and the size of your reservoir (on your model, it IS small). Our rule of thumb here is that if it drips bar & chain oil, it's working. Well, that is unless it's leaking someplace else other than the bar oiler. Check the oil tube - it should be on the bottom of your chainsaw right on the same side as the oil tank.

Generally, speaking for both mid-sized electric and gas powered saws - 45 minutes of worth of cutting should have your bar and oil tank depleted already. Our contractor customers even have it opened way up.

Do NOT use lightweight motor oil for that bar! Use only bar/chain oil for it - nearly any brand will do just fine, but it needs to be bar/chain oil. Bar/chain oil is specially formulated to stay on the bar & chain in use - motor oil will fling away & your bar won't get the lubrication it needs.

For fuel mixing, use nearly any brand of 2-cycle oil, which is specially formulated to provide lubrication even when it's mixed into your fuel. Use about 3.2 ounces of 2-cycle oil per every gallon of gasoline - a little more won't hurt (it'll make the saw smoke a little), but never use less. Always shake the gas can just before you refill your saw's tank - shaking helps make sure the oil & gas are well-mixed.

I don't know on that model number if the chain oiler has any adjustment.If it does then you can cut it down some. If not as long as the saw is cutting good I would not worry much about it cause about the worse thing thats going to happen is it will make a mess.However a lack of oil can cause damage quickly,such as a ruined chain or guide bar. Thanks

With chainsaws once you refit teh chain to the sprocket (it runs one way only) and the guides are sitting in the groove in the bar. The bar needs to be pushed so there is very little flex in the chain and then the nuts that hold the bar on should be tightened. If the chain is loose it will not get driven properly and it will jump off the bar. Also if oil is not lubricating the chain it will heat up quickly, stretch and jump off the bar. If in doubt - take it to your local chainsaw mechanic for checking and a demonstration.

if you are talking about the bar chain oil (?) --- then all you need is just that ' bar/chain oil ' ,, you can get it from any hardware store that sells chainsaws.
now out here in the middle of nowhere Alaska where I am,, we just use used motor oil from our generators as a bar chain lube and it works just fine, ( not my ideal thing to use , but that is what the boss says to use and after 3 years here and using it -- I have not had any issues with our 4 saws that get over 3000 hours of use every year ).
I say -- use only good,clean and new bar chain oil.

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Remove the cover on the right hand side of the saw and remove the bar and chain. Clean the oil port holes in the bar and the body of the saw. They get clogged with sawdust and chips. Also clean the groove in the bar and the sprocket at the end of the bar. Always use proper chainsaw bar oil.

Hi
It's Lisa?
On an electric chainsaw there usually aren't what you would call oiling points.Somewhere,probably on the rear or one side of the case will be a bulb.It's also the screw on cap for the oil reservoir.
You fill that up with chainsaw bar oil,and as you use the saw every few minutes push the bulb down 2-3 times and it applies oil to the chain and gear in the case.The chain transfers the oil to the bar.
If this helps,would you rate my post please?
Thanks Bob
By the way,if you give me your model number I can look for a manual somewhere.No promises though,Ryobi likes to sell their manuals rather than download them.

If it is an electric chainsaw (not gas powered) then the only oil you need is chainsaw bar oil, which lubricates the chain and bar during use (self feeding system). This goes into the chamber at the top of the saw. You can buy chain/bar oil for chainsaws at any good hardware store or outdoor power equipment store. You can use any brand of chain bar oil, most are pretty good.

If it is a gas/petrol operated model, I will need to know the model number to advise on that.