Oregon CS1500-092 User Manual

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Troubleshooting
Chainsaw Model CS1500-092
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Chainsaw does
not cut properly
Insufficient chain tension
Tension the chain. See “Tensioning the Saw Chain”
in the “Preparing for Use” section of the manual.
Dull chain See “Sharpening with PowerSharp
®
”.
Chain installed
backwards
Install the chain with the teeth facing the correct
direction. See “Replacing a Worn Saw Chain and
Sharpening Stone”.
Worn chain
Replace the chain. See “Replacing a Worn Saw Chain
and Sharpening Stone”.
Dry or excessively
stretched chain
Check the oil level. Refill oil reservoir if necessary.
See “Filling the Bar and Chain Oil Reservoir”.
Chain not in bar groove
Reseat chain onto groove. See “Replacing a Worn
Saw Chain and Sharpening Stone”.
Chain loosening
or coming off of
guide bar
Side cover not
installed correctly
Properly install side cover ensuring the tab at rear of
side cover is tucked into saw body.
Bar and chain
excessively hot
and/or smoking
Chain is under-lubricated
Check the oil level. Refill oil reservoir if necessary.
See “Filling the Bar and Chain Oil Reservoir”.

Oregon CS1500-092 Specifications

General

Brand	Oregon
Model	CS1500-092
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English