Preparing For Use; What's In The Box; Checking The Front Hand-Guard Position; Filling The Bar And Chain Oil Reservoir - Oregon CS1200-092 Original Instruction Manual

Preparing for Use

DANGER: To avoid serious personal
injury, do not operate the chainsaw
without the guide bar, saw chain, and side
cover properly assembled.
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate
the chainsaw if any part is damaged or
missing.
WARNING: An electric power tool
that is plugged in can start accidentally.
Unplug the chainsaw before preparing for
use or performing maintenance.

What's in the Box?

These items ship with the chainsaw:
• Chainsaw powerhead
• Saw chain and guide bar
• Guide bar cover
After removing the chainsaw from the box,
inspect it carefully to ensure no damage has
occurred during shipping and that no parts are
missing. If any parts are damaged or missing,
do not use the chainsaw. Contact Oregon
obtain replacement parts. For country-specific
telephone numbers, see "Customer Service by
Country".
Checking the Front Hand-
Guard Position
After unpacking the chainsaw, check the
position of the front hand-guard. The chainsaw
will not run with the chain brake engaged. Pull
the front hand-guard back towards the front
handle before operation (Fig. ).
FIG. 5
FRONT HAND-GUARD
IN OPERATING POSITION
Chainsaw Model CS1200-092
Preparing for Use
to
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FRONT HAND-GUARD
IN BRAKE POSITION
Filling the Bar and
Chain Oil Reservoir
IMPORTANT: Bar and chain oil prevents
premature wear. Never operate the
chainsaw if oil is not visible in the
inspection window. Check oil level
frequently and fill as needed.
Bar and chain oil is required to properly
lubricate the guide bar and saw chain. The
chainsaw is equipped with an automatic oiler
that deposits oil on the bar and chain when
running, keeping them properly lubricated. Use
Oregon bar and chain oil for best results. It is
®
specially designed to provide low friction and
faster cuts. NEVER use oil or other lubricants
that have not been specifically designed for use
on the bar and chain. This can lead to a clogged
oil system which may cause premature wear of
the bar and chain.
Place the chainsaw on a firm, flat surface so
that the oil cap ( ) is on top (Fig. ).
FIG. 6
(1)
(2)
• Clean any debris from the cap area.
• Remove the cap.
• Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the
reservoir.
• Replace the cap and make sure oil is visible in
the reservoir ( ).
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