Troubleshooting - Oregon CS1500-091 Original Instruction

Troubleshooting

Use this table to see possible solutions for problems with the chainsaw If these suggestions do not
solve the problem, see "Warranty and Service"
SYMPTOM
Motor stops
while cutting
Motor does
not run or runs
intermittently
Motor does not
stop when chain
brake is engaged
Motor runs, but
saw chain does
not rotate
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Troubleshooting
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Chain pinched in cut
Cord is damaged or
severed
Chain brake is engaged
Saw is not plugged in
Cord is damaged or
severed
GFCI outlet is tripped
Bad electrical outlet
Chain brake engaged
Trigger lock-out not
pressed
Debris in side cover
Debris preventing full
movement of front hand-
guard
Possible chain brake
malfunction
Chain not engaging drive
sprocket
Guide bar nose sprocket
is not turning
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Undercut limb to relieve pressure on limb. See
"Cutting".
If extension cord is damaged, do not use and replace
it. If chainsaw cord is damaged, do not use and
contact an approved service location.
Set the front hand-guard to the operating position
as described in "Checking the Front Hand-Guard
Position".
Plug in the saw.
If extension cord is damaged, do not use and replace
it. If chainsaw cord is damaged, do not use and
contact an approved service location.
Unplug extension cord, reset GFCI and plug the
extension cord back in.
Plug extension cord into a different outlet.
Set the front hand-guard to the operating position
as described in "Checking the Front Hand-Guard
Position".
Press the trigger lock-out before squeezing the
trigger switch. See "General Operation".
Unplug the chainsaw, then remove side cover and
clean out debris.
Clean debris from external chain brake mechanism.
WARNING: Operating a chainsaw without a
functioning chain brake could lead to serious
personal injury. Contact an approved service
location before using.
Reinstall the chain, making sure the drive links on
the chain are fully seated on the drive sprocket.
See "Replacing a Worn Saw Chain and Sharpening
Stone".
Replace the guide bar. See "Replacing a Worn Guide
Bar".
Chainsaw Model CS1500-091