OREGON Sharpening COrded Electric Chainsaw
What’s in the Box?
These items ship with the chainsaw:
- Operator’s Manual
- Chainsaw Powerhead
- Saw Chain
- Guide Bar
- Chain Tensioning Gear, O-ring and Screw
- Blade Cover
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® toobtain replacement parts. For country-specific telephone numbers, see “Customer Service by Country”.
WARNING:An electric power tool that is plugged in can start accidentally. Unplug the chainsaw before preparing for use or performing maintenance.
IMPORTANT:SAFETY NOTICE. Chainsaw chain is sharp. Wear protective gloves when handling chainsaw chain.
CAUTION:
- Bar and chain oil prevents premature wear. Never operate the chainsaw if oil is not visible. Check oil level frequently and fill as needed.
- SAFETY NOTICE. Unplug the chainsaw.
FILLING THE BAR AND CHAIN OIL RESERVOIR
STEP 1: Place the chainsaw on a firm, flat surface, so that the oil cap (A) is on top.
- Clean any debris from the cap area.
- Remove the cap.
- Carefully pour 120 ml of bar and chain oil into the reservoir.
Plug in the chainsaw.
If the reservoir is totally full on initial startup, it can slow down the prime. We suggest 90% full.
STEP 2: Run the saw for around 2 minutes or until you see oil present on the bar pad.When the oil system has been primed as per the above steps, unplug the chainsaw.Remember to top up your bar and chain oil regularly.
ASSEMBLING THE GUIDE BARBAND SAW CHAIN
STEP 3: Fully loosen the side cover release knob (A) and remove the side cover.
CAUTION: There is a black washer (A) that is important to the function of the saw. The black washer must be in place around the pin on the tensioner before the tensioner is screwed onto the bar.
STEP 5: Attaching the tensioner to the guide bar. Insert and properly tighten the screw from the back side of the chain tensioning gear to attach it onto the guide bar.
CAUTION:
- SAFETY NOTICE. Unplug the chainsaw.
- SAFETY NOTICE. Wear chainsaw protective gloves.
STEP 6: First fully loosen tensioner (A), attach the bar and chain to the chainsaw ensuring the mounting stud goes through the chain tensioner (B) and the chain is located over the drive sprocket (C).
CAUTION: Make sure the cutters are facing the correct direction (D).
STEP 7: Install the side cover, making sure the chain catcher and side cover tab are seated in their proper locations (A), then tighten the side cover release knob (B).
TENSIONING THE SAW CHAIN
WARNING: If the chain is still loose when the saw is at maximum tension, replace the chain.
IMPORTANT: Only tension the saw chain when the chain is cool.
STEP 8: Loosen the side cover release knob slightly, but do not remove the side cover.
STEP 9: Hold up the nose of the guide bar (A) and turn the chain tensioning ring clockwise.
STEP 10: Tighten the chain tensioning ring until the lowest cutters underneath the bar solidly contact the bar (B).
IMPORTANT: The saw chain must be properly tensioned before using.
STEP 11: Lightly pull on the chain. The tension is correct when the chain snaps back after being pulled 3 mm away from the guide bar.
STEP 12: After a short period of use, allow the chain to cool, unplug the chainsaw and check the tension again. Watch tension carefully for the first half-hour of use and periodically throughout the life of the chain readjusting as required when the chain and bar are cool to the touch. Never tension chain when it is hot.
Chain will stretch as a result of normal use, however, insufficient oil, aggressive use, or failure to perform recommended maintenance can lead to premature stretching.
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