Tensioning the Saw Chain
IMPORTANT: Only tension the saw chain
when the chain is cool. A hot chain may
contract and damage the guide bar or
chain as it cools.
If the chain does not touch the underside of the
bar when the chainsaw is off and cool, it should
be tensioned.
Tension the chain as described in "Tensioning
the Saw Chain" in the "Preparing for Use"
section of the manual.
Replacing a Worn Saw Chain
and Sharpening Stone
CAUTION: Replace PowerSharp
chain and the sharpening stone at the
same time. Failure to do so could result in
decreased performance or damage to the
chain and/or sharpening stone.
CAUTION: The PowerSharp integrated
sharpening system is for use only
with PowerSharp chain. Remove the
sharpening stone when using saw chain
other than PowerSharp. Failure to do so
may result in damage to the saw chain,
sharpening system and/or chainsaw.
When the saw chain becomes cracked or has
broken teeth, is stretched to the point that
it cannot be kept at proper tension or simply
cannot be sharpened, it must be replaced.
Wear gloves.
• Unplug the chainsaw.
• Loosen the side cover release knob slightly,
but do not remove the side cover.
• Loosen the chain tensioning ring (turn it anti-
clockwise) as far as it will go.
• Loosen the side cover release knob and
remove the side cover.
• Remove the saw chain.
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Maintenance and Cleaning
• Remove the two screws holding the
sharpening stone (Fig. 35).
FIG. 35
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saw
• Remove the stone.
• Make sure the PowerSharp lever and
surrounding area are free of debris.
• Place the new stone on the lever and replace
the screws.
• Loop the new saw chain onto the drive
sprocket so that the cutting edges of the
teeth along the top of the bar face away from
the powerhead (Fig. 36).
FIG. 36
Chainsaw Model CS1500-092