Oregon CS1400 User Manual

CS1400 CHAINSAW
Quick Start Instructions
This sheet is meant to
be a suppliment, not a
replacement for your
operator’s manual.
What’s in the Box?
These items ship with the chainsaw:
1) Chainsaw Powerhead
2) Saw Chain
3) Guide Bar
4) Chain Tensioning Gear,
O-ring and Screw
5) Bar Cover
6) Instruction Manual
After removing the chainsaw from the box, inspect it
carefully to ensure no damage has occurred during
shipping and that no parts are missing. If any parts are
damaged or missing, do not use the chainsaw. Contact
Oregon® to obtain replacement parts. For country-specic
telephone numbers, see “Customer Service by Country”.
ATTENTION! Bar and chain oil
prevents premature wear. Never
operate the chainsaw if oil is not
visible. Check oil level frequently and
fill as needed.
3
BLACK
A
ASSEMBLING THE GUIDE BAR AND
SAW CHAIN
STEP 3: Fully loosen the side cover
release knob (A) and remove the side
cover.
1
2
3
4
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
Wear protective gloves when handling chainsaw chain.
5
ATTENTION! SAFETY NOTICE
Unplug the chainsaw
FILLING THE BAR AND CHAIN OIL
RESERVOIR
STEP 1: Place the chainsaw upright on
a firm, flat surface.
• Clean any debris from the cap area.
• Remove the cap.
• Carefully pour 120 ml of bar and
chain oil into the reservoir.
If the reservoir is totally full on
initial startup, it can slow down
the prime. We suggest 90% full.
1
A
STEP 2: Run the saw for around 2
minutes or until you see oil present on
the bar pad.
2
ATTENTION! SAFETY NOTICE
Plug in the chainsaw
6
D
STEP 5: Install the side cover, making
sure the chain catcher and side cover
tab are seated in their proper locations
(A), then tighten the side cover release
knob (B).
5
A
A
BLACK
B
ATTENTION! Make sure the cutters
are facing the correct direction (D).
4
STEP 4: First fully loosen tensioner
(A), attach the bar and chain to the
chainsaw ensuring the mounting stud
goes through the chain tensioner (B)
and the chain is located over the drive
sprocket (C)
A
C
B
ATTENTION! Remember to top up
your bar and chain oil regularly.
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Oregon CS1400 Specifications

General

Chain Speed (m/s)	20
Bar length (cm)	40
Weight	4.7 kg
Chain Pitch	3/8 in
Chain Gauge	0.050 inch
Bar Length	16 inches

Summary

What's in the Box

Chainsaw Components Included

Lists the items shipped with the chainsaw: powerhead, saw chain, guide bar, and accessories.

Safety and Operational Notices

Bar and Chain Oil Maintenance

Emphasizes checking and refilling bar and chain oil to prevent premature wear.

Protective Gear Requirement

Mandates wearing protective gloves when handling chainsaw chain.

Electrical Safety Precautions

Instructs to plug in the chainsaw and unplug it before maintenance.

Filling the Bar and Chain Oil Reservoir

Oil Reservoir Filling Procedure

Step-by-step guide for filling the oil reservoir with 120 ml of bar and chain oil.

Assembling the Guide Bar and Saw Chain

Guide Bar and Chain Attachment

Details attaching the guide bar and chain to the chainsaw powerhead.

Chain Cutter Direction Check

Ensures chainsaw chain cutters face the correct direction for operation.

Side Cover Installation

Guide on installing the side cover correctly after chain assembly.

Tensioning the Saw Chain

Chain Tensioning Safety

Advises unplugging the chainsaw and wearing protective gloves for tensioning.

Chain Tensioning Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for adjusting chain tension using the tensioning ring.

Correct Chain Tension Verification

Explains how to check if the chain tension is correct after adjustment.

Post-Use Chain Tension Check

Recommends checking chain tension after initial use and periodically thereafter.