Maintenance And Cleaning; Inspection - Oregon CS1500-091 Original Instruction Manual

OREGON® CHAIN SAW
MODEL CS1500-091

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

WARNING: FAILURE TO IDENTIFY AND
REPLACE DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
INSPECT THE CHAIN SAW REGULARLY.
REGULAR INSPECTION IS THE FIRST STEP
TO PROPER MAINTENANCE. FOLLOW
THE GUIDELINES BELOW TO MAXIMIZE
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 CHAIN
SAW BEFORE PREPARING FOR USE OR
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE.
CAUTION: WHEN CLEANING THE
CHAIN SAW, DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER
OR OTHER LIQUIDS.

INSPECTION

Before each use and if the chain saw 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 authorized 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
F/N 570773 - AC 0614
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
• 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 with
PowerSharp®"
• 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
• Chain Tensioning Gear: Inspect the gear
for cracks, chips, loose screw, warping or
other damage
• 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
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