Ryobi Chainsaw - Replacing Saw Chain

This is a full tutorial of how to change/replace the saw chain on a 14'' Ryobi Chainsaw. This tutorial will work on a 16'' as well. Please like and subscribe for more helpful videos!

[@guyswartwood3924]

Your tip about dis-engaging the chain brake on the clutch cover when you re-assemble the chainsaw saved me from paying someone to fix the chain saw. The instruction manual doesn't mention doing that and other videos gloss over that fact. Thank you very much.

[@nicholasquinn4835]

What do you do if the red button won't go down

[@nicholasquinn4835]

I just bought it a week ago so I'm fixing to take it back because I can't get the cover off to fix the chain

[@donnyjackson1309]

Whatever else you know how to do, you should do more tutorials. You explained everything very well.

[@jonathan711]

This guy does a detailed job that helps people who don't have a clue as to what they are doing (me). Thanks for the video

[@sassisuzi2009]

Thank you so much for this very well clarified video! I used my chain saw for the first time today, the chain popped off when i had only two small branches to go, and I could not get it back on. I think because the other video that I watched, not yours, wasn't as clear as you were on what to do, so I got back up there on the ladder and it was locked up. So when my back stops hurting, I will put it back on the way that you showed! Thank you again so much! I am a 67 year old, 4'9", 105 pound woman with a lot of ambition.

[@amirm2820]

This was just what I needed. Simple, clear, quick instructions. Thank you sir, thumbs up

[@konstantinmatheou5871]

Thank you for taking the time to correctly show how to replace the chain saw - I have a Ryobi 16", and your explanation worked the same.

[@emilyspears4755]

Agreed 100%!!!!! 😁 Your instructions were so simple that instead of constantly nagging my husband to do it I decided to do it myself!!! Thank you!!

[@Jay-nz6nq]

Very elaborate and excellent video!! Thanks for the help good sir!!!

[@michaelgeddes2053]

This coming from a guy from Manhattan who has his first chainsaw, thanks you made that very easy, if I can do it anyone can!

[@robbviously]

This is a perfect instructional video. You got straight to the point, no distracting edits and no music. My chainsaw threw the blade last night and I was struggling on getting it back together and couldn’t figure out why the chain wouldn’t spin. Your video and the bit about having the brake disengaged helped me tremendously. Thanks!

[@87gtss]

You literally saved the my day today 👍🏻. Didn’t know I had to release the break. 😣. Thank you

[@nyamusashawn]

Lol 17 downvotes for what? This guide was so helpful especially considering this is my first time doing something like this! Thanks man.

[@chrisspickerman8864]

Don’t listen to the haters. You helped me out with the reapplying of the cover with the brake off. I was having a hard time and couldn’t figure out why. Thanks

[@CJ-tc7xh]

What helped me the most was when you demonstrated that you could tighten the chain saw with the little screw. My chain kept coming off the chainsaw and I didn’t know why. This saved me a ton. Thank you.

[@edsarkisian4434]

There are a quite a few crappy videos out there on KZbin. This one is clear concise and descriptive. Thank you for a job well done.

[@e.c.8048]

Thanks Chris. Very clear and stratightforward. I have an 18" Ryobi, had difficulty getting that housing to come off and couldn't see what was holding it on. After watching you I'm going to try it again, it should slide off just like you demonstrated. Thanks again, appreciate you taking the time to share, it is helpful!

[@MarkBiek502]

This was the easiest and most clear instructions I've found for replacing a chainsaw chain. Thanks so much!

[@edsarkisian4434]

This deserves another comment, whereas many other KZbin’s on the same subject exclude critical points. Thank you for bringing up every objective. Ed

[@davidfernandez1911]

Thanks made it easy , i was getting frustrated at first but this made it easy.. thanks

[@cherryart1951]

exactly what I needed, and so clear and concise. THANK YOU! An excellent tutorial and it saved me from having to take the saw to an expert just to have the blasted chain adjusted.

[@jaedonforeman9712]

Amazing video. Should be the #1 video on replacing the chain on a Ryobi

[@jonkamrenwilson8982]

That tip to make sure the lock was off was clutch.

[@southpark4151]

holy geez ...... this is an excellent video. I have the exact same model. Exact same, and this is why I'm here right now. Thanks so much for making this vid. Excellent.

[@1cnevarez]

Thank you this was very helpful. I just bought my Ryobi and used it for two days and the chain got loose. This helped me a lot to understand my new machine. No I'm going to go back to cut my orange tree down.😀 🌳

[@HOLLOT1PS]

1cnevarez I’m glad the video was helpful for you!

[@TheTidalwaveDave122]

Thank you! Succinct and to the point! Best instructional video of all the Ryobi chain replacement videos posted.

[@Thatboybemad]

I could not figure out why the metal ring would not go around the chainsaw spinner thingy until I watched this, thank ya my guy

[@stevenreeves1394]

Thank you! Much better than the instructions that came with the saw. Really appreciate the time you took to make this!

[@cmcer1995]

Nice clear, simple, and concise instructions. Great video. Thanks.

[@theaccountcreated8962]

The instructions weren’t clear at all about the brake - you saved me all kinds of frustration. Thanks!

[@jfdulmage]

Nice video Chris. Good detail without a lot of filler.

[@slawdogg37]

Very professionally made video, easy to follow and very understandable. Thanks

[@PaulMeixnerFilms]

Great video; clear, concise, no baloney or extra stuff. Thank you very much, this was very helpful!

[@josephtomanelli4822]

Excellent Video. Clear, concise instructions.

[@GORILLALAWNCAREJPPena]

Good video ,I just purchased a Ryobi 14 in chain saw today at home Depot for a medium size job I really like it thanks again for the tutorial

[@Maggie-Gardener-Maker]

Thank you for making tutorial it was very helpful for me to see it done, now the instructions in manual make more sense to me.

[@rachelozer2297]

Thank you from a novice chainsaw operator

[@pauldenney1276]

I noticed your saw doesn't have a safety tip "bracket". Mine is rivited, so I had to loosen bar as much as possible, remove chain off tip, then pull chain backwards off drive sprocket. Thanks for the helpful video.

[@justwilllovedaartist8048]

Great video....saved me a trip and about 10 bucks.... Preciate the tips...

[@lesig1297]

Great video it shows and explains everything simply, I have a Ryobi 16' and we were having problems with the chain break, so we applied pressure to the clamp pushed the leaver and the chain break went back to New.

[@nicholasquinn4835]

Dude I'm having that same problem I'm trying to save a trip back to the store and fix it myself but the red button is stuck and won't budge

[@lesig1297]

@@nicholasquinn4835 wishing you the best of luck

[@nicholasquinn4835]

@@lesig1297 I ended up taking it back and even the employees at home depot told me get your money back and go somewhere else to buy a better one because ryobi is garbage

[@trialman61]

Very thorough, good detail, easy to understand.

[@GunnyPhillips]

Nice video on how this "should" work. Just bought a new Ryobi 16" and can't get the chain back in place after it popped off. This model has what Ryobi calls a Safe T tip on the front of the bar which makes it very difficult. Probably returning this tomorrow.

[@harrisam1559]

Thank you for such a clear video. We fixed two chainsaws!

[@williamperez2329]

Thank you so much you made my day my guy god bless you and your family

[@HogRebel]

Good video! 😎👍 My wife got me the 18” version for Christmas from Discount Brothers which we will NEVER buy anything from again! 😡😝👎 Because she thought she was getting a good deal, and it came USED and dirty with NO owner’s manual! 😡😤 So we called them, she got her $ back, and I had 2 gift cards for Lowes, so I went there and got a brand-new Craftsman 18” 42cc saw, and I like it much better! 😎👍 The Ryobi DOES run, so we’ll probably put it in a garage sale.

[@wayneberry8703]

Very well explained, great job.

[@suziennefiera1512]

Hey! Thanks I’m a single mom in Alaska and this video saved me from having to call a buddy!! (Call of shame 😂) It was that damn red button chain brake that was tripping me up!

[@HOLLOT1PS]

I’m happy this video saved you lol. That damn red button was the main reason I made this video Ha! Be safe out there!

[@nikkisdad6705]

Great. It went perfectly. Thanks!!!

[@ClifJ777]

Very very helpful! Needed this one

[@eloykaminski4569]

Great help!!! Very clear and concise, straight to the point>.

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Chris - you're dropping fire videos! Where do you share them? How'd you get 125 subs with only 5 videos?

[@HOLLOT1PS]

I appreciate the compliment. Honestly, all of my videos I make for fun and to help people out. Subscribers are just an extra perk!

[@weekendhomeprojects]

@@HOLLOT1PS Awesome! Keep it up. Ryobi fo life! Or at least until I get through this summers storms.

[@adw2473]

Worked out perfect. Thanks for the awesome video!!

[@HOLLOT1PS]

adw2473 Awesome! Glad the video was helpful!

[@albuterol71]

Great video! Thanks for posting!!

[@pamelalucky]

This was a great video!! Thank you so much!❤

[@meestabeck]

I have used this Ryobi 16" 37cc saw for my limbing and small cuts (super lightweight, and a good inexpensive little saw for little projects) for over 5 years. Of course, I upgraded this Ryobi to an Oregon bar and chain to make it work well. But I digress. I never expected that this saw would become a staple on my dads property. I did not expect that it would be a little workhorse that would show up every day to limb, chop, and make short work of new growth. I am on my 3rd chain, and (as I explained, go OREGON bars!) my 2nd bar. Learn how to keep your chain sharp, so you are not buying a new chain when what you have just needs a little honing (imagine everyone throwing away their pocket knives, instead of sharpening them correctly). Whatever saw you choose to take home, just remember the mantra of wise men everywhere. 'She is a fickle bitch. You have to learn just what she wants. Just what she needs, even if she will never articulate that fact to you. Use your Zen power, and figure out what she needs to be happy and grind hard. She will never tell you, so you had better figure that out for yourself. If you can unlock that mystery, she will stay by your side forever, and never let you down'.

[@lorrieprice6408]

Excellent video! Thanks!

[@Wtayscue]

Huge help. Thank you!

[@DorothyMerrill-p5q]

Thank you, this helped trmendously

[@andymr26]

Very helpful. Thanks!

[@carlinbratcher6017]

very helpful thank you!

[@HOLLOT1PS]

Glad I was able to help! Thanks for watching.

[@petehuston1579]

Thank u. Very helpful

[@SteveTabs645]

Good stuff man, ty! 🍻

[@jazznjayy]

Great video. It helped a ton

[@beaf2625]

Awesome video!

[@GabrielAlmeida-rt4gn]

Cool. Now I can scare kids this Halloween 😈

[@HOLLOT1PS]

Ha! There’s a guy in my neighborhood that does it every year to scare the kids. It’s awesome!

[@chriskauffman80]

Thanks Chris. Appreciate the video.

[@lorihuttner1703]

Thanks! Just bought refurbished unit with bar and chain off and, as usual, owners instructions are garbage (but they are garbage in three languages so that counts for something). I feel confident now about installing chain and bar. Now off to mixing gas, filling oil, etc. Maybe by tomorrow I will be up and running!😄

[@djcatsuitsonaboat]

extremely helpful. thanks man!!!

[@briancoleman971]

Excellent

[@homemadestudios99x]

Bro thanks for the vid. I had my chain on backwards, first chain saw so I was dumb on how to put on a chain. But thanks bro

[@semsticks]

Thanks awesome post...

[@j.knox808]

Thank you sir🤙🏽

[@robertcollett8073]

Thank you buddy!!

[@greendreams9856]

Good Video. Thanks

[@bogodfrey83]

Thank you sir!

[@daytonsmith9582]

Thank you! 🙏🏾

[@lukepiwowar2371]

Thanks a lot! 👍💪

[@marcelnewsome9300]

This was useful💯

[@hmboss]

Thank for this video

[@Laciesgrl33]

My chainsaw is a hand-me-down electric one. What tools would you recommend to loosen up the nuts?

[@woohoo2you966]

Epic, thanks for the video.

[@aliaub75]

Thanks mate.

[@GenoGiovanni]

Thank you

[@mayorday3587]

I think my tension screw is broken can't loosen up the chain... Any ideas 💡

[@HOLLOT1PS]

mayor day Try removing the cover with the two nuts and see if you can manually loosen the chain that way.

[@mayorday3587]

@@HOLLOT1PS gonna go and see. The engine runs fine but the chain is way too tight.

[@HOLLOT1PS]

mayor day Yeah try shooting some WD-40 on the tension screw as well and see if that helps.

[@wesamswailem]

Hi I have bought a Ryobi RCS 5050 and have a problem in loosening the 2 nuts to change the chain! The can be unscrewed but I can’t remove them out although they are completely loosened Can you support pls

[@corinnegordon6413]

I'm having a problem with the cover (that goes over the clutch) lining up after I get the chain back on the bar.

[@zacharyrendon9657]

Can I follow the same steps for an 18 inch Ryobi? Thanks brother!

[@HOLLOT1PS]

I don’t see why you can’t. I haven’t seen the 18” one but I couldn’t imagine it being any different. Just make sure to get the correct size chain for it. Glad the video was helpful!

[@zacharyrendon9657]

@@HOLLOT1PS easy fix partner! Thank you!

[@LarryBorja]

Thanks bro 🤟🏻

[@bobthebuilder7561]

I've fixed 10 Ryobi chainsaws that all had the same problem . Chains with hammered drive links . Stiff spots in chain and bar sprocket wore out . They all had the same problem .the replacement chain was the correct size but wrong style . Ryobi requires a 3/8 LOW PROFILE pitch NOT a 3/8 standard pitch . THESE ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE . Nobody mentions that . So pitch , gauge , and drive links will get you the right size but will wreck your chain and sprockets . Unless it's a LOW PROFILE CHAIN. This is a big deal any needs to be pointed out very clearly .as most people don't read or keep the manuel's . Of the 10 saws I fixed only one retained the manuel . Please spread the word

[@jeffguybersen]

I need some extra help. Somebody took this thing completely apart and the little red mechanism to release The band was obviously taken apart along with everything else that they took apart. I have been able to put the entire chainsaw back together, but I cannot figure out how to put that mechanism in there properly. Need some serious help with thatASAP. So now I can't make that band open up any wider to fit on?

[@HOLLOT1PS]

Hi @jeffguybersen I'm sorry to hear about the issues you're having. I haven't dealt with this problem before, so I recommend contacting Ryobi customer support for help. They should be able to assist you, and if needed, provide a replacement. Best of luck.

[@MechanicEli2007]

That chain looks like it has a lot of life left too it. You can sharpen your chains too save some money.

[@jimdavis2894]

Yes. You can do it yourself with the proper sized round file, or you can have it done professionally by a small engine repair shop.

[@jimdavis2894]

If you want to learn how to do it yourself, there are a lot of tutorial videos on it too. One cheap file can save you a lot of money in chain replacement. You should be able to resharpen a chain anywhere from 3-10 times depending on circumstances.

[@jimdavis2894]

Look for videos on how to sharpen a chainsaw.

[@code_xj]

Could you fit a 16inch bar and chain on this saw?

[@HOLLOT1PS]

Honestly, that’s a good question. I don’t see why it wouldn’t work but I would check with the manufacturer on that one just to make sure.

[@code_xj]

@@HOLLOT1PS I looked over the manual, I'm fairly certain it should fit. I'm getting a 16inch Oregon bar and chain on it and see how it goes

[@pedrothomas4944]

make sure chain guage is 50

[@romeowhiskeyjuliette8711]

EZ P-Z. thanks.

[@dorcusmwelwa5872]

Happy

[@pedrothomas4944]

INFO IS STAMPED ON SIDE OF BAR MUST BE 50 GUAGE.'

[@altemose_prime]

Threw out all my gas powered tools. Complete garbage. At least a battery powered tool will work when you need it. This chainsaw is garbage.

[@gregfelzien823]

Thank you - great video.

[@davidmaier343]

Thank you