Kickback Safety Devices On This Saw; Storage, Transporting, And Disposal - Oregon CS1500-092 Original Instruction Manual

• Do not overreach and do not cut above
shoulder height. This helps prevent
unintended tip contact and enables better
control of the chainsaw in unexpected
situations.
• Follow the Oregon ® sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to
increased kickback.
Kickback Safety Devices
on this Saw
DANGER: Never modify or attempt to
disable the chain brake.
DANGER: Only use replacement bars
and chains specified by Oregon. Incorrect
replacement bars and chains may cause
chain breakage and increased risk of
kickback injury.
CHAIN BRAKE
This chainsaw comes equipped with a chain
brake, which stops both the motor and the
motion of the chain when kickback occurs
(Fig. 4). The chain brake can be activated by
the forward motion of the front hand-guard as
the saw rotates backward during kickback; it
can also be activated by the inertial forces
generated from a kickback event.
FIG. 4
CHAIN
This chainsaw comes equipped with a
saw chain that met the reduced kickback
performance requirements of the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) and
Canadian Standards Association (CSA), ANSI
B175.1, ISO 9518, and CSA Z62.3 respectively,
when tested according to the provisions of
the standards. For replacement chain, see
"Specifications and Components" in this
manual.
Chainsaw Model CS1500-092
Important Safety Information
BAR
This saw comes equipped with a reduced
kickback guide bar that has a small radius nose.
Smaller radius noses have less potential for
kickback than a bar of the same size with a
larger nose radius.
When replacing the bar, only order the bar
listed in this manual to maintain low kickback
performance.
Storage, Transporting, and
Disposal
STORING THE CHAINSAW
• Unplug the chainsaw.
• Inspect the cord for cuts or damage.
• Clean chainsaw thoroughly.
• Install the guide bar cover.
• Store in a dry place.
• Keep out of reach of children or pets.
• It is normal for a small amount of oil to seep
from the guide bar when the chainsaw is not
in use. To protect against seepage, install the
guide bar cover and place an absorbent pad
under the bar.
TRANSPORTING THE CHAINSAW
Tools can shift during transport. Ensure the tool
is secure and cannot fall or move into contact
with people or property.
• Unplug the chainsaw.
• Install the guide bar.
• If desired, drain the bar and chain oil to reduce
seepage.
CHAINSAW DISPOSAL
This Oregon
manufactured with high quality materials and
components which can be recycled and reused.
Upon product end-of-life, and according to
Directive 2002/95/EC, the electrical appliance
should be disposed of separately from
household waste. In the European Union,
there are separate collection systems for
used electrical and electronic products. Please
dispose of this equipment in an environmentally
correct manner at a local community waste
collection/recycling centre.
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product is designed and
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