Maintenance And Cleaning; Inspection; Cleaning - Oregon CS1500-091 Manual Original De Instrucciones

Maintenance and Cleaning

WARNING: Failure to identify and
replace damaged or worn parts can
cause serious personal injury. Inspect the
chainsaw 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 chainsaw before preparing for
use or performing maintenance.
CAUTION: When cleaning the
chainsaw, do not immerse in water or
other liquids.

Inspection

Before each use and if the chainsaw 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
• 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
Chainsaw Model CS1500-091
Maintenance and Cleaning
• Side Cover: The side cover should be free of
• Chain Brake: Test the chain brake to make
• Oil Level: Make sure the oil reservoir is full
• Motor Housing: Check for cracks in the cover
Periodically inspect these parts:
• Drive Sprocket: Look for deep grooves, broken
• Chain Tensioning Gear: Inspect the gear for
• Bar-Mounting Area Underneath Side Cover:

Cleaning

powerhead, do not immerse in water or
other liquids.
Wear gloves
• Unplug the chainsaw
• Remove wood chips and other debris from the
• Always clean out wood chips, saw dust and
• Make sure the cord and plug are dry before
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cracks or other damage It should fit tightly to
the saw body with no warping Make sure the
chain catcher is free of cracks
sure it is functioning properly See "Testing the
Chain Brake" under "General Operation "
before use
and debris in the air intake vents
teeth or burrs
cracks, chips, loose screw, warping or other
damage
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
CAUTION: When cleaning the chainsaw
motor housing and the vents
dirt from the bar groove when replacing the
chain
connecting to an outlet
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