Tensioning The Saw Chain - Oregon CS300 Original Instruction Manual

UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
• Feed the chain into the groove of the
bar . Rotate the chain tensioning gear to
slide the bar away from the motor to
remove slack from the chain (Fig . 14) .
FIG. 14
• Install the side cover, making sure the
chain catcher is properly seated in its
hole, then lightly tighten the side cover
release knob (Fig . 15) .
FIG. 15
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OREGON® Cordless Tool System
CHAIN SAW MODEL CS300

TENSIONING THE SAW CHAIN

WARNING: A BATTERY OPERATED
TOOL WITH THE BATTERY PACK
INSERTED IS ALWAYS ON AND CAN
START ACCIDENTALLY. REMOVE
THE BATTERY PACK FROM THE
CHAIN SAW BEFORE ATTACHING
THE EXTENDABLE SHAFT, BAR, AND
CHAIN.
WARNING: IF THE CHAIN IS
STILL LOOSE WHEN THE SAW IS AT
MAXIMUM TENSION, REPLACE THE
CHAIN.
IMPORTANT: ONLY TENSION THE SAW
CHAIN WHEN THE CHAIN IS COOL.
A HOT CHAIN MAY CONTRACT AND
DAMAGE THE GUIDE BAR OR CHAIN
AS IT COOLS.
Wear gloves .
• Remove the battery .
• Loosen the side cover release knob
slightly, but do not remove the side
cover .
• Hold up the nose of the guide bar
(Fig . 16) and turn the chain tensioning
ring clockwise .
FIG. 16
AA 1214 - F/N 573259