Oregon CS1500-091 Original Instruction Manual page 18

OPERATING THE CHAIN SAW
STOPPING THE CHAIN SAW
Release the trigger switch to stop the chain
saw
STARTING THE CHAIN SAW
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
INJURY, NEVER DEFEAT THE INTERLOCK
BY TAPING, WIRING OR TYING DOWN THE
TRIGGER LOCK-OUT.
Make sure the chain brake is not engaged
Grasp the front and rear handles firmly
Press and hold the trigger lock-out with the
thumb (1) To start the saw, squeeze the
trigger switch (2) (Fig 13) There is no need
to continue to press the trigger lock-out It
will remain disengaged until the trigger is
released
FIG. 13
(1) TRIGGER LOCK-OUT
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TESTING THE CHAIN BRAKE
Make sure the chain brake is working
before using the chain saw To check brake
operation:
• Place the saw on a firm, flat surface
• Start the saw briefly
• Keep the left hand on the front handle and
roll the left wrist to move the front hand
guard forward to manually activate the
chain brake (Fig 14)
FIG. 14
(2) TRIGGER
SWITCH
• Release the trigger switch
A properly functioning chain brake stops
the motor and saw chain immediately
If the motor and saw chain do not stop
immediately, have the chain brake checked
at an approved service location
• Return the front hand guard to operating
position
OREGON® CHAIN SAW
MODEL CS1500-091
F/N 570773 - AC 0614