Ryobi Chain Saw RY3716 (2020)

Released in 2020, the Ryobi Chain Saw RY3716 is a 16-inch, 2-cycle gas chain saw and features a 37 cc engine. This chain saw is still available for purchase. Ryobi uses a chain brake, a guide bar, a low kickback saw chain, and a nose guard to enhance safety. Other safety features include an anti-vibe handle to ensure proper hand placement and grip as well as an inertia-activated chain break to combat rotational kickback. Ryobi also included an automatic oiler for the chain. The oiler is only used when the chainsaw is in use. The oiler is driven by the sprocket (the teeth that drive the chain saw).

Used by construction workers, landscapers, and average Joes, Ryobi's gas-powered chain saw sells for $219. This chainsaw is most like the 14-inch gas chain saw also in the Ryobi family, sharing some of the same parts and an owner's manual. The steps to power on and off as well as the maintenance of both the 14 and 16-inch chain saws are the same. The general consensus is that this chainsaw (model #RY3716) is more durable than an electric chain saw. There are no known manufacturer recalls.

The main complaints about this chainsaw are that it is not built for long periods of use. After two hours, the chain saw's performance significantly drops. The lifetime of this chain saw seems to be only a few months of regular use. The chain loosens making the tool impossible to use. This is a tool built for random projects around the house instead of professionals who will use it daily.

The electric alternative to this chain saw is the 13AMP 16-inch chain saw (model #RY43155). The electric version also uses an automatic oiler and an automatic chain break for safety. The customer reviews of both chain saws are fairly similar with the gas chain saw ranking slightly higher at 4.7 stars out of 5 instead of the electric's 4.6. Both chain saws should be used for small and periodic jobs.

Sporting the signature green and black Ryobi colors, the bar of this chain saw measures 16 inches and the entire chain saw weighs roughly ten pounds. The model number (RY3716) can be found on the side of the chain saw with the starter grip and rope.

• 16 inch bar and chain
• 28 inch cutting diameter
• 10 lbs hand saw
• 20 ounce gas tank capacity
• Anti-vibration
• 23.1 mps chain speed
• 2 cycle engine

Sources:

• Ryobi Products Page
• Ryobi Products Help Page
• Home Depot Page
• Ryobi Parts Diagram

• Ryobi Products Page: This link will take you to the official Ryobi tools page. The page includes information on features and specs for the chainsaw.
• Ryobi Products Help Page: This web page includes the official owner's manual for the chainsaw.
• Home Depot Page: Specs on this page include the oil/fuel ratio, the size of replacement parts, and customer reviews.
• Ryobi Parts Diagram: These diagrams focus on general assembly.