Oregon Scientific CS1500-093 Instruction Manual
Original Instruction Manual
Chainsaw Model CS1500-093
WARNING: Read and understand all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Safety Signal Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
General Power Tool Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Work Area Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Personal Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Power Tool Use and Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Chainsaw Safety Warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Kickback Safety Devices on this Saw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Storage, Transporting, and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Symbols and Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chainsaw Names and Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Product Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Preparing for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Checking the Front Hand Guard Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Filling the Bar and Chain Oil Reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Tensioning the Saw Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Operating the Chainsaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6 Meter Power Cord Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Sharpening with PowerSharp® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Maintaining the Guide Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Replacing a Worn Saw Chain and Sharpening Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Replacing a Worn Guide Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Replacing a Worn Chain Tensioning Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Replacing the Drive Sprocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Tensioning the Saw Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Additional Maintenance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Specifications and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Warranty and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
EC – Declaration of Conformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
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Chainsaw Model CS1500
Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Introduction
This chainsaw is designed for occasional light-duty use. It is not designed to fell large trees or cut
large diameter logs. This chainsaw is not designed for tree service. Do not cut trees or wooden
timbers that have a diameter greater than the effective cutting length of the chain saw, inches
( cm).
Safety Signal Definitions
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard which could result in serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potential hazard which could seriously damage the tool or
cause minor to moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
Following this instruction will increase satisfaction with the tool.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING: Read and understand all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and / or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool” in the
warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery operated (cordless)
power tool.
Work Area Safety
• Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
• Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your body is
earthed or grounded.
• Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. Water
entering the charger will increase the risk of
electric shock.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do not abuse the meter cord. Never use
the meter cord for carrying, pulling or
unplugging the power tool. Keep meter
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
• When operating a power tool outdoors,
use an extension cord suitable for outdoor
use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
• If operating a power tool in a damp
location is unavoidable, use a ground
fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected
supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of
electric shock.
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Important Safety Instructions
Personal Safety
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing
and use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use a power tool while
you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may
result in serious personal injury.
• Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal
injuries.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure
the switch is in the off-position before
connecting to power source and/or
battery pack, picking up or carrying the
tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on
the switch or energising power tools that have
the switch on invites accidents.
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench
before turning the power tool on. A wrench
or a key left attached to a rotating part of the
power tool may result in personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times (Fig. ). This enables
better control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
• If devices are provided for the connection
of dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly
used. Use of dust collection can reduce
dust-related hazards.
Power Tool Use and Care
• Do not force the power tool. Use the
correct power tool for your application.
The correct power tool will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
• Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it on and off. Any power tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power
source and/or the battery pack from
the power tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories or
storing power tools. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the
power tool accidentally.
• Store idle power tools out of the reach
of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these
instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
• Maintain power tools. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the power tool’s
operation. If damaged, have the power
tool repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
• Use the power tool, accessories and
tool bits, etc. in accordance with these
instructions taking into account the
working conditions and the work to
be performed. Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
FIG. 1
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Important Safety Instructions
Service
Have your power tool serviced by a
qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
Chainsaw Safety Warnings
• Keep all parts of the body away from
the saw chain when the chainsaw is
operating. Before you start the chainsaw,
make sure the saw chain is not contacting
anything. A moment of inattention while
operating chainsaws may cause entanglement
of your clothing or body with the saw chain.
• Always hold the chainsaw with your right
hand on the rear handle and your left
hand on the front handle (Fig. ). Holding
the chainsaw with a reversed hand
configuration increases the risk of personal
injury and should never be done.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces only, because saw chain may
contact hidden wiring or its own meter
cord. Saw chains contacting a “live” wire may
make exposed metal parts of the power tool
“live” and could give the operator an electric
shock.
• Wear safety glasses and hearing
protection. Further protective equipment
for head, hands, legs and feet is
recommended. Adequate protective clothing
will reduce personal injury by flying debris or
accidental contact with the saw chain.
• Do not operate a chainsaw in a tree.
Operation of a chainsaw while up in a tree may
result in personal injury.
• Always keep proper footing and operate
the chainsaw only when standing on a
fixed, secure and level surface. Slippery
or unstable surfaces may cause a loss of
balance or control of the chainsaw.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension,
be alert for spring back. When the tension
in the wood fibres is released, the spring
loaded limb may strike the operator and/or
throw the chainsaw out of control.
• Use extreme caution when cutting brush
and saplings. The slender material may catch
the saw chain and be whipped toward you or
pull you off balance.
• Carry the chainsaw by the front handle
with the chainsaw switched off and away
from your body. When transporting or
storing the chainsaw, always fit the guide
bar cover (Fig. ). Proper handling of the
chainsaw will reduce the likelihood of
accidental contact with the moving saw chain.
• Follow instructions for lubricating, chain
tensioning and changing accessories.
Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain
may either break or increase the chance of
kickback.
• Keep handles dry, clean and free of oil
and grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery
causing loss of control.
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FIG. 3
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Important Safety Instructions
• Cut wood only. Do not use the chainsaw
for purposes not intended. For example:
do not use chainsaw for cutting plastic,
masonry or non-wood building materials. Use
of the chainsaw for operations different than
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
• It is recommended that the first time user
should have practical instruction in the
use of the chainsaw and the recommended
protective equipment from an experienced
operator. The initial practice should be
cutting logs on a saw-horse or cradle.
• Other than the wear parts identified in
this manual, the chainsaw has no user
serviceable parts.
• The work piece, bar and chain can be hot
after cutting. Wear gloves to avoid burns.
• Prolonged use of power tools has been
reported to cause vascular, muscular
and/or neurological disorders (such
as vibration white finger or Raynaud’s
syndrome), particularly when operating
the tool in cold weather. If you experience
numbness or loss of feeling in your
extremities, stop using the tool until
symptoms fade. To reduce the incidence
of vibration induced trauma, follow these
instructions:
– Wear gloves and keep hands and body
warm.
– Maintain a firm grip on the chainsaw,
but do not use prolonged, excessive
pressure. Let the chainsaw do the work.
– Assure that the cutting system is
maintained properly.
– Take frequent breaks.
The vibration in normal use can differ from
the stated values in this manual, depending
on the material being cut, maintenance of the
cutting system and other factors.
• Keep the meter cord behind you, and
know the position of the meter cord at
all times. Keeping the meter cord behind
you and knowing the position of the meter
cord will help minimize tripping hazards and
prevent severing of the meter cord with the
chainsaw.
• If the meter cord is cut or damaged,
immediately stop using the chainsaw
and disconnect the meter cord from
the mains. A damaged or cut meter cord
increases the risk of electrical shock.
• When used in a wet environment, use a
GFCI with a tripping current of less than
mA. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of
electric shock.
Causes and Operator Prevention
of Kickback
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the
guide bar touches an object, or when the wood
closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
Tip contact, in some cases, may cause a sudden
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and
back towards the operator.
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the
guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back
towards the operator.
Either of these reactions may cause you to
lose control of the saw which could result in
serious personal injury. Do not rely exclusively
on the safety devices built into your saw. As a
chainsaw user, you should take several steps
to keep your cutting jobs free from accident and
injury.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or
incorrect operating procedures or conditions
and can be avoided by taking proper
precautions as given below:
• Maintain a firm grip with thumbs and fingers
encircling the chainsaw handles, with both
hands on the saw and position your body and
arm to allow you to resist kickback forces.
Kickback forces can be controlled by the
operator , if proper precautions are taken. Do
not let go of the chainsaw.
• Do not overreach and do not cut above
shoulder height. This helps prevent
unintended tip contact and enables better
control of the chainsaw in unexpected
situations.
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Important Safety Instructions
• Follow the Oregon sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to
increased kickback.
Kickback Safety Devices
on this Saw
DANGER: Never modify or attempt to
disable the chain brake.
DANGER: Only use replacement bars
and chains specified by Oregon. Incorrect
replacement bars and chains may cause
chain breakage and increased risk of
kickback injury.
CHAIN BRAKE
This chainsaw comes equipped with a chain
brake, which stops both the motor and the
motion of the chain when kickback occurs (Fig.
). The chain brake can be activated by the
forward motion of the front hand guard as the
saw rotates backward during kickback; it can
also be activated by the inertial forces
generated from a kickback event.
CHAIN
This chainsaw comes equipped with a
saw chain that met the reduced kickback
performance requirements of the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) and
Canadian Standards Association (CSA), ANSI
B. and CSA Z. respectively, when tested
according to the provisions of the standards.
For replacement chain, see “Specifications and
Components” in this manual.
BAR
This saw comes equipped with a reduced
kickback guide bar that has a small radius nose.
Smaller radius noses have less potential for
kickback than a bar of the same size with a
larger nose radius.
When replacing the bar, only order the bar
listed in this manual to maintain low kickback
performance.
Storage, Transporting, and
Disposal
STORING THE CHAINSAW
• Unplug the chainsaw.
• Inspect the meter cord for cuts or damage.
• Clean chainsaw thoroughly.
• Install the guide bar cover.
• Store in a dry place.
• Keep out of reach of children or pets.
• It is normal for a small amount of oil to seep
from the guide bar when the chainsaw is not
in use. To protect against seepage, install the
guide bar cover and place an absorbent pad
under the bar.
TRANSPORTING THE CHAINSAW
Tools can shift during transport. Ensure the tool
is secure and cannot fall or move into contact
with people or property.
• Unplug the chainsaw.
• Install the guide bar
• If desired, drain the bar and chain oil to reduce
seepage.
CHAINSAW DISPOSAL
This Oregon product is designed and
manufactured with high quality materials and
components which can be recycled and reused.
Upon product end-of-life, and according to
Directive //EC, the electrical appliance
should be disposed of separately from
household waste. In the European Union,
there are separate collection systems for
used electrical and electronic products. Please
dispose of this equipment in an environmentally
correct manner at a local community waste
collection/recycling centre.
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Symbols and Labels
Symbols and Labels
These symbols and labels appear on the chainsaw and/or in this manual.
SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION
Class II construction Designated double insulated construction tools.
Safety alert symbol
Indicates that the text that follows explains a danger, warning or
caution.
Read instructions
The original instruction manual contains important safety and
operating information. Read and follow the instructions carefully.
Wear eye protection Wear eye protection when operating the chainsaw.
Wear hearing
protection
Wear hearing protection when operating the chainsaw.
Wear hand protection
Wear gloves when operating the chainsaw and when handling
the saw chain.
Wear head protection Wear head protection when operating the chainsaw.
Wear long pants Wear long pants when operating the chainsaw.
Wear foot protection
Wear appropriate closed-toe work boots when operating the
chainsaw.
XX
Sound power, Lwa Sound power level.
Beware of kickback
Danger: Kickback can cause severe injuries.
Bar nose contact Avoid bar nose contact.
Chainsaw kickback
angle
Designed for use with low kickback saw chain.
Two-handed hold Hold saw with both hands.
One-handed hold Do not hold the saw with one hand.
Do not use a ladder Never stand on a ladder when using the chainsaw.
Do not dispose Do not throw in household waste. Take to an authorised recycler.
Do not expose to rain Do not operate the chainsaw in wet conditions.
Damaged cable
Inspect the 6 meter power cord regularly for damage. Remove
the plug from the mains immediately if the cable is damaged or
cut.
Cutting tool
Cutting tool. Do not touch the chain without first deactivating the
chainsaw by unplugging it.
Trip hazard Know the location of the 6 meter cord at all times.
Unplug before
maintenance
Unplug before performing any maintenance.
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Chainsaw Names and Terms
Chainsaw Names and Terms
Alignment flange: The protrusion on the bar pad
that fits into the bar slot.
Automatic oiler: The system that automatically
lubricates the guide bar and saw chain.
Bar pad: The mounting pad on the powerhead that
helps ensure proper alignment of the guide bar.
Bar slot: The cut-out portion of the guide bar that
fits on to the alignment flange and mounting stud.
Bystander safety zone: A 6 m (20 ft.) circle
around the operator that must remain free from
bystanders, children and pets.
Chain brake: A device for stopping or locking the
saw chain, activated manually or non-manually
when kickback occurs.
Chain catcher: A device for retaining the saw
chain if it breaks or derails.
Chain gauge: The thickness of the saw chain drive
link, where it fits into the bar groove, indicated by
the part number stamped on the drive links.
Chain pitch: The distance between any three
consecutive rivets on the saw chain divided by two,
indicated by the part number stamped on the drive
links.
Chainsaw powerhead: A chainsaw without the
saw chain or guide bar.
Chain tensioning gear: A gear mounted on the
guide bar that adjusts saw chain tension when
rotated.
Chain tensioning ring: The ring around the
side cover release knob that when turned, adjusts
the saw chain tension.
Drive link: The fin-shaped link of the saw chain
that fits into the groove on the guide bar.
Drive sprocket: The toothed part that drives the
saw chain.
Effective cutting length: The approximate
distance from the root of the spiked bumper to the
outside edge of the cutting link with the tensioner
set to the middle position.
Felling back cut: The final cut in a tree felling
operation made on the opposite side of the tree
from the notching undercut.
Front handle: The support handle located at or
toward the front of the chainsaw intended to be
gripped by the left hand.
Front hand guard: A structural barrier between
the front handle of a chainsaw and the guide bar,
which also serves as an activating mechanism for
the chain brake.
Guide bar: A railed structure that supports and
guides the saw chain. Sometimes simply called
the “bar”.
Guide bar cover: The plastic cover that protects
the guide bar and saw chain when the chainsaw is
not in use.
Kickback: The rapid backward and/or upward
motion of the guide bar, occurring when the saw
chain near the top area of the nose of the guide bar
contacts any object (such as a log or branch),
or when the wood closes in and pinches the
saw chain in the cut.
Low-kickback chain: A chain that complies with
the low kickback performance requirements of
ANSI B175.1 and CSA Z62.3.
Motor housing: The plastic cover of the chainsaw
powerhead.
Mounting stud: The threaded protrusion on the
alignment flange that extends through the bar slot.
Notching undercut: A notch cut in a tree to direct
the tree’s fall.
Rear handle: The support handle located at or
toward the rear of the saw intended to be gripped
by the right hand.
Rear hand guard: A structural barrier at the
bottom right side of the rear handle to protect
the operator in case of rupture or derailing of the
saw chain.
Reduced kickback guide bar: A guide bar with a
maximum nose radius as specified in ANSI B175.1
and CSA Z62.3 and which has been demonstrated
to reduce kickback significantly.
Saw chain: A loop of chain having cutting teeth,
that cuts the wood, that is driven by the powerhead
and is supported by the guide bar. Sometimes
simply called the “chain”.
Side cover: The plastic cover on the powerhead
that covers the drive sprocket and chain tensioning
gear which is removed and installed with the side
cover release knob.
Spiked bumper: A device fitted to the front of the
saw acting as a pivot point when in contact with a
tree or log to make cutting easier. Also known as
“bucking spikes”.
Strain relief bracket: The 6 meter cord can be
looped to the hook on the rear handle to keep it
out of the way and assist in ease of operation.
Trigger lock-out: A movable stop that prevents
the unintentional operation of the trigger switch
until manually actuated.
Trigger switch: A device that turns the chainsaw
on and off.
Wear parts: Parts such as the saw chain and
guide bar that can wear during use and can be
replaced by the user.
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