Maintenance And Cleaning; Inspection; Cleaning - Oregon CS1200-092 Original Instruction Manual

Maintenance and Cleaning

WARNING: Failure to identify and
replace damaged or worn parts can
cause serious personal injury. Inspect the
chainsaw regularly. Regular inspection
is the first step to proper maintenance.
Follow the guidelines below to maximise
safety and satisfaction. Have any
damaged or excessively worn parts
replaced immediately.
WARNING: An electric power tool
that is plugged in can start accidentally.
Unplug the chainsaw before preparing for
use or performing maintenance.
CAUTION: When cleaning the
chainsaw, do not immerse in water or
other liquids.

Inspection

Before each use and if the chainsaw has been
dropped, inspect these parts:
• Cord: Ensure the plug is in good condition and
not bent or corroded, and that the insulation
is intact. If the cord is damaged, do not use.
Contact an authorised service dealer.
• Handles: Front and rear handles should not
have cracks or other damage. They should be
clean and dry.
• Front Hand-Guard: The front hand-guard
should be free of damage and able to move
easily back and forth. When moved, the front
hand-guard should activate the chain brake.
• Guide Bar: The bar should be straight and free
of chips, cracks or excessive wear.
• Saw Chain: The chain should be properly
tensioned and sharp and all components free
of cracks, chips, broken teeth or excessive
wear. See "Tensioning the Saw Chain" and
"Sharpening the Saw Chain".
Chainsaw Model CS1200-092
Maintenance and Cleaning
• Side Cover: The side cover should be free of
cracks or other damage. It should fit tightly to
the saw body with no warping. Make sure the
chain catcher is free of cracks.
• Chain Brake: Test the chain brake to make
sure it is functioning properly. See "Testing the
Chain Brake" under "General Operation. "
• Oil Level: Make sure the oil reservoir is full
before use.
• Motor Housing: Check for cracks in the cover
and debris in the air intake vents.
Periodically inspect these parts:
• Drive Sprocket: Look for deep grooves, broken
teeth or burrs.
• Bar-Mounting Area Underneath Side Cover:
Make sure the bar mounting stud is not bent,
stripped or cross-threaded and that the bar
pad and alignment flange are free of debris
and intact.

Cleaning

CAUTION: When cleaning the chainsaw
powerhead, do not immerse in water or
other liquids.
Wear gloves.
• Unplug the chainsaw.
• Remove wood chips and other debris from the
motor housing and the vents.
• Always clean out wood chips, saw dust, and
dirt from the bar groove when replacing the
chain.
• Make sure the cord and plug are dry before
connecting to an outlet.
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