Meter Power Cord Use And Care; Cutting - Oregon CS1500-093 Instruction Manual

6 Meter Power Cord Use and Care

The CS1500 comes with an attached 6 meter
power cord Prior to every use, make sure the
cord insulation is free of cracks and the plug is
undamaged
Only use extension cords as approved for safe
use in your region and for this application If
use of an extension cord is acceptable in your
region, please use the selection criteria shown
below in "Selecting an Extension Cord "
SELECTING AN EXTENSION CORD
Select an extension cord that is:
• Specifically labelled for outdoor use
• Of a wire size (AWG) heavy enough to carry
the current the full length of the cable
according to the table below
Select the gauge of extension cord based
on the desired length and the electrical
specifications found on the product label
These are the recommended gauges based on
the length of cord
CORD LENGTH (M)
0–15
16–30
Make sure the insulation is free of cracks and
that the plugs on both ends are undamaged
USING THE STRAIN RELIEF BRACKET
It is important to use the strain relief bracket as
it saves wear on the power cord
To use the strain relief bracket, bend the
6 meter cord into a U-shape and put it through
the hole in the rear handle Slide the loop of
cord over the hook and tug lightly until snug
(Fig 15)
FIG. 15
18
Operating the Chainsaw
MINIMUM WIRE SIZE
14 AWG (1 5 mm )
2
12 AWG (3 0 mm )
2

Cutting

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury,
wear proper boots, gloves, head, ear and
eye protection.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
electric shock, make sure the 6 meter cord
insulation is intact and that the
6 meter cord is in a dry location where
there is no danger of it being cut or tripped
over.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury,
always be sure of footing and hold the
chainsaw firmly with both hands while the
motor is running.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury,
plan ahead and plan multiple escape paths
before beginning work.
CAUTION: Establish a bystander safety
zone of 6 m (20 ft) prior to operation of
this equipment. Bystander safety zone is a
minimum 6 m (20 ft) circle around the
operator that must remain free from
bystanders, children and pets (Fig 16)
Felling operations require a larger safety
zone according to the size of the tree, see
"Felling a Tree" section
FIG. 16
IMPORTANT: Practice cutting logs on
a sawhorse or cradle until you become
comfortable operating the saw.
Chainsaw Model CS1500