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EGO Power+ CS1800 User Manual

EGO Power+ CS1800
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
56V LITHIUM-ION
CORDLESS 18" CHAIN SAW
MODEL NUMBER CS1800/CS1800-FC
BRUSHLESS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the
Operator’s Manual before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference.
272652
Español p. 101
Français p. 49
FILL OIL TANK WITH BAR AND
CHAIN OIL BEFORE FIRST USE

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EGO Power+ CS1800 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandEGO
ModelPower+ CS1800
CategoryChainsaw
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Kickback Hazard Awareness

Explains kickback and its risks, emphasizing operator control.

General Battery Safety Warnings

Covers safe operation and charging of battery-powered tools.

PERSONAL SAFETY

Prevent Unintentional Starting

Key safety measure before operation, ensuring switch is off.

CHAIN SAW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

KICKBACK PREVENTION AND CONTROL

Understanding Kickback Causes

Explains tip contact and pinching effects that lead to kickback.

Prevent Kickback with Proper Parts and Maintenance

Using correct parts and following sharpening guidelines is key.

CHAIN BRAKE SAFETY DEVICES

Never Disable the Chain Brake

Warning against modifying or attempting to disable the chain brake.

SAW CHAIN AND GUIDE BAR

ADDITIONAL OPERATIONAL WARNINGS

SAFE CUTTING PRACTICES

Avoid Contact and Operate Intact Tool

Safety with stationary parts and ensuring the tool is in good condition.

OPERATION OVERVIEW

Filling the Oil Tank

Procedure and safety precautions for lubricating the bar and chain.

FILLING OIL TANK

BATTERY PACK INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL

STARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAIN SAW

PREPARATION FOR CUTTING

PROPER CUTTING STANCE AND GRIP

Avoid Unsafe Grips and Stances

Warnings against dangerous positioning relative to the chain.

CUTTING TECHNIQUES

Handling a Pinched Chain Safely

Safety steps when the chain becomes stuck during cutting.

FELLING A TREE

Hazardous Felling Conditions

Environmental factors affecting safe felling, like wind and tree condition.

Planning Escape Routes

Crucial for operator safety during felling by planning retreat paths.

Notching Undercut Procedure

Creating the directional notch for felling the tree.

Felling Back Cut Procedure

Making the cut to fell the tree and creating the hinge.

LIMBING AND BUCKING

MAINTENANCE

Safety Precautions for Maintenance

Warnings before performing any service, including battery removal.

REPLACING THE BAR AND CHAIN

Safety During Bar and Chain Replacement

Warnings about sharp chain and motor running during replacement.

ASSEMBLING NEW BAR AND CHAIN

Chain Maintenance: Use Low-Kickback Chains and Keep Sharp

Importance of using correct chain type and maintaining sharpness.

HOW TO SHARPEN THE CUTTERS

Correct Sharpening Angles and Filing Technique

Top and side plate angles, and the correct filing motion.

Sharpening Procedure and Safety

Detailed guide on filing cutters and safety precautions.

SHARPENING ANGLES

Top Plate Sharpening Angles

Optimal 30° angle and consequences of deviation.

Side Plate Sharpening Angles

Optimal 80° angle and consequences of deviation.

DEPTH GAUGE AND GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE

Depth-Gauge Clearance Adjustment

Setting the correct 0.025 in. (0.6 mm) clearance for cutters.

GUIDE BAR AND STORAGE MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

Motor Does Not Start

Common causes like battery issues or brake engagement and their solutions.

Chain Brake and Cutting Performance Issues

Problems with brake engagement, dull chain, or backward chain installation.

Chain Saw Stops Running

Causes like overload or overheating, and solutions.

Chain Dropping and Overheating

Causes for chain dislodging and hot bar/chain, like low tension or debris.

Motor Runs, Chain Does Not Rotate

Diagnosis for drivetrain problems like chain not engaging sprocket.

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