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Chainsaw Model CS1500
Preparing for Use
Preparing for Use
DANGER: To avoid serious personal
injury, do not operate the chainsaw
without the guide bar, saw chain and side
cover properly assembled.
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate
the chainsaw if any part is damaged or
missing.
WARNING: An electric power tool that
is plugged in can start accidentally. Unplug
the chainsaw before preparing for use or
performing maintenance.
What’s in the box?
These items ship with the chainsaw:
• Chainsaw powerhead with saw chain and
guide bar attached
• Guide bar cover
• Bar and chain oil
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.
Checking the Front Hand
Guard Position
After unpacking the chainsaw, check the
position of the front hand guard. The chainsaw
will not run with the chain brake engaged. Pull
the front hand guard back towards the front
handle before operation (Fig. ).
FRONT HAND GUARD IN
OPERATING POSITION
FRONT HAND GUARD
IN BRAKE POSITION
FIG. 5