OREGON® CHAIN SAW
MODEL CS1500-091
FILLING THE BAR AND
CHAIN OIL RESERVOIR
IMPORTANT: BAR AND CHAIN OIL
PREVENTS PREMATURE WEAR. NEVER
OPERATE THE CHAIN SAW IF OIL IS NOT
VISIBLE IN THE INSPECTION WINDOW.
CHECK OIL LEVEL FREQUENTLY AND FILL
AS NEEDED.
Bar and chain oil is required to properly
lubricate the guide bar and saw chain The
chain saw is equipped with an automatic
oiler that deposits oil on the bar and chain
when running, keeping them properly
lubricated Use OREGON® bar and chain oil
for best results It is specially designed to
provide low friction and faster cuts NEVER
use oil or other lubricants not specifically
designed for use on the bar and chain This
can lead to a clogged oil system which may
cause premature wear of the bar and chain
Place the chain saw on a firm, flat surface so
that the oil cap is on top (Fig 6)
FIG. 6
• Clean any debris from the cap area
• Remove the cap
• Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into
the reservoir
• Replace the cap and make sure oil is
visible in the reservoir
F/N 570773 - AC 0614
PREPARING FOR USE
PRIMING THE OILER
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
INJURY, NEVER RUN THE CHAIN SAW
WITHOUT THE SIDE COVER.
CAUTION: KEEP HANDS, CLOTHING,
AND HAIR AWAY FROM THE DRIVE
SPROCKET WHEN PRIMING THE OILER.
If this is the first time filling the bar and
chain oil reservoir, or if the chain saw has
been stored for a long period of time
without use, prime the oiler
Wear gloves
• Unplug the chain saw
• Loosen the side cover release knob
slightly, but do not remove the side cover
• Loosen the chain tensioning ring (turn it
counterclockwise) as far as it will go
• Loosen the side cover release knob and
remove the side cover
• Remove the guide bar and saw chain
• Plug in the chain saw
• Install the side cover, then lightly tighten
the side cover release knob
• Run the chain saw for about two minutes
• Unplug the chain saw, remove the side
cover and check for oil on the bar pad
(Fig 7)
FIG. 7
• If no oil is present on the bar pad, replace
the side cover and run for another 30
seconds
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