EGO CS1400E User manual

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the
Operating Manual before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference.
OPERATING MANUAL
56V LITHIUM-ION
CORDLESS CHAIN SAW
MODEL NUMBER CS1400E

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Read All Instructions ......................................3
Safety Symbols ..........................................4
Safety Instructions.....................................5-16
Introduction ............................................17
Specications ..........................................18
Unpacking .............................................19
Description .........................................20-22
Assembly ...........................................23-26
Operation ...........................................27-37
Maintenance ........................................38-44
Troubleshooting ......................................45-46
Warranty ...........................................47-48
Parts List ...........................................49-50

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
This chain saw has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable.
Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this
product making it easy to maintain and operate.
DANGER: People with electronic devices, such as pacemakers, should consult
their physician(s) before using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close
proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker.
WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs and replacements should
be performed by a qualied service technician.
WARNING: Some dust created by power cutting contains chemicals known
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
 Lead from lead-based paints
 Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
 Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to lter out microscopic particles.

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SAFETY SYMBOLS
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The
safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and
understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger.
The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident
prevention measures.
WARNING: Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this
Operator’s Manual, including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER,” “WARNING,”
and “CAUTION” before using this tool. Failure to following all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, re, and/or serious personal injury.
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates DANGER, WARNING, OR CAUTION.
May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
WARNING! The operation of any power tools can result in foreign objects being
thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles
or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when
needed. We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over
eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read,
understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble
and operate.
Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
Read the
Operator’s
Manual
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read
operator’s manual.
Wear Eye
Protection
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields and a full face shield when
operating this product.
Wear Ear
Protection
Always wear ear protection when operating this
product.
Wear Head
Protection
Wear an approved safety hard hat to protect
your head.
Wear
Protective
Gloves
Protect your hands with gloves when handling
saw and saw chain. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves
improve your grip and protect your hands.
Be Aware of
Kickback
Contact of the guide bar tip with any object
should be avoided
Guide Bar Tip
Kickback
Tip contact can cause the guide bar to move
suddenly upward and backward, which can
cause serious injury.

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Two Handed
Hold
Always use two hands when operating the
chain saw
Do Not Expose
To Rain
Do not use in the rain or leave outdoors while it
is raining.
V Volt Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
WWatt Power
min Minutes Time
Alternating
Current Type of current
Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current
n0No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load
... /min Per Minute Revolutions per minute

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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, re 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 ammable liquids, petrol 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 adaptor plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock
 Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
 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 cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or
unplugging the power tool. Keep 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 protected supply. Use of GFCI reduces the
risk of electric shock.

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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 inuence 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 nger on the switch or
energizing 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. This
enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
 Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry 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 devices 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.

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 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.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
 Recharge only with the charger specied by the manufacturer. A charger
that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of re when used
with another battery pack.
 Use power tools only with specically designated battery packs. Use of
any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and re.
 When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects,
like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects
that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the
battery terminals together may cause burns or a re.
 Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery;
avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, ush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
SERVICE
 Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool
is maintained.

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CHAIN SAW SAFETY WARNINGS
 Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the chain saw
is operating. Before you start the chain saw, make sure the saw chain is
not contacting anything. A moment of inattention while operating chain saws
may cause entanglement of your clothing or body with the chain.
 Always hold the chain saw with your right hand on the rear handle and
your left hand on the front handle. Holding the chain saw with a reversed
hand conguration increases the risk of personal injury and should never be done.
 Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the
saw chain may contact hidden wiring. 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 ying debris or accidental
contact with the saw chain.
 Do not operate a chain saw in a tree. Operation of a chain saw while up in a
tree may result in personal injury.
 Always keep proper footing and operate the chain saw only when
standing on xed, secure and level surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces
such as ladders may cause a loss of balance or control of the chain saw.
 When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for spring back. When
the tension in the wood bers is released the spring loaded limb may strike the
operator and/or throw the chain saw 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 chain saw by the front handle with the chain saw switched off
and away from your body. When transporting or storing the chain saw
always t the guide bar cover. Proper handling of the chain saw 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 for kickback.

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 Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Greasy, oily handles
are slippery causing loss of control.
 Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for purposes not intended. For
example: do not use chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry or non-wood
building materials. Use of the chain saw for operations different than intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS
 A chain saw is intended for two-handed use. Serious injury to the operator,
helpers, and/or bystanders can result from one-handed operation.
 Avoid unintentional contact with the stationary saw chain or guide bar
rails. These can be very sharp. Always wear gloves and long pants or chaps
when handling the chain saw, saw chain, or guide bar.
 Never operate a chain saw that is damaged or improperly adjusted or
that is not completely and securely assembled. Be sure that the saw chain
stops moving when the trigger switch is released.
 Inspect the work piece for nails, wire, or other foreign objects prior to
cutting.
 When bucking, secure the work piece prior to cutting. When felling or
pruning, identify and secure hazardous branches.
 Aggressive or abusive cutting or misuse of the chain saw can cause
premature bar, chain, and/or sprocket wear, as well as broken chain or
bar, leading to kickback, chain throw or the ejection of material.
 Never use the guide bar as a lever. A bent guide bar can cause premature bar,
chain, and/or sprocket wear, as well as a broken chain or bar, leading to kickback,
chain throw or the ejection of material.
 Cut only one work piece at a time.
 Use only with the battery packs and chargers listed below:
BATTERY PACK CHARGER
BA1120E, BA2240E, BA3360 CH2100E
CH5500E
 Do not charge the battery pack in rain or in wet locations.

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 Plan the work, ensuring an obstacle-free work area and, in the case of
felling, at least one escape path from the falling tree.
 When felling, keep bystanders at least two tree lengths away.
 If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and
good judgment. Contact EGO Customer Service for assistance.
CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF KICKBACK (Fig. 1, 2, 3 & 4)
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 upon
the safety devices built into your
saw.
As a chain saw user, you should take
several steps to keep your cutting
jobs free from accident or injury.
1Rotational
kickback
2Kickback
danger zone
3Linear kickback
Kickback
Pinch

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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 rm grip, with
thumbs and ngers encircling
the chain saw handles, with
both hands on the saw and
position your body and arm to
allow you to resist kickback
forces (Fig. 4). Kickback forces
can be controlled by the operator, if
proper precautions are taken. Do not
let go of the chain saw.
 Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder height. This helps prevent
unintended tip contact and enables better control of the chain saw in unexpected
situations.
 Only use replacement bars and chains specied by the manufacturer.
Incorrect replacement bars and chains may cause chain breakage and/or
kickback.
 Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions
for the saw chain. Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to increased
kickback.
 Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free from
obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, fence,
or any other obstruction that could be hit while you are operating the saw.
 Always cut with the unit running at full speed. Fully squeeze the switch
trigger and maintain cutting speed.
 With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the
element of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.
 Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
4

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 Push and Pull – The reaction force
is always opposite to the direction
the chain is moving where wood
contact is made. Thus, the operator
must be ready to control the PULL
when cutting on the bottom edge of
the bar, and the PUSH when cutting
along the top edge. See Figure 5.
KICKBACK SAFETY DEVICES ON
THIS CHAIN SAW
Chain Brake
The chain saw comes equipped with
a chain brake, which stops both the
motor and the motion of the chain when
kickback occurs. The chain brake can be
activated by the forward motion of the
chain kickback brake handle as the saw
rotates backward during kickback; it can
also be activated by the inertial forces generated during rapid pushback.
WARNING:Never modify or attempt to disable the chain brake.
Make sure that the chain brake is working properly before using the chain saw. The
chain kickback brake handle should move back and forth easily.
To test the operation of the chain brake,
perform the following steps (Fig. 6):
 Place the chain saw on a at bare
surface and make sure no objects
or obstructions that could come in
contact with the bar and chain are
in the immediate vicinity.
 Disengage the chain brake by
pulling the chain kickback brake
handle towards the front handle.
6Chain kickback brake
handle in operating position
Chain kickback brake
handle in brake position
5
Pull
Push

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 Start the chain saw.
 Push the chain kickback brake handle towards the front of the saw. A properly
functioning hand brake will stop the movement of the chain immediately. If the
chain brake is not working properly, do not use the chain saw until it has been
repaired by a qualied service technician.
WARNING: Conrm that the chain brake works properly before each use.
WARNING: If the chain brake is clogged with wood chips, the function of the
chain brake may deteriorate. Always keep the device clean.
Low Kickback Saw Chain
The rakers (depth gauges) ahead of each cutter can minimize the force of a kickback
reaction by preventing the cutters from digging in too deeply at the kickback zone. Only
use a replacement chain that is equivalent to the original chain or has been certied
one.
CAUTION: As saw chains are sharpened during their useful life, they lose some
of the low kickback qualities and extra caution should be used.
GUIDE BAR
This saw comes equipped with a guide bar that has a small radius nose. Small radius
noses generally have less potential for kickback. When replacing the guide bar, be sure
to order the bar listed in this manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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GLOSARY OF TERMS
Automatic Oiler: A system that automatically lubricates the guide bar and saw chain.
Bucking: The process of cross-cutting a felled tree or log into lengths.
Bucking Spikes: The pointed tooth or teeth for use when felling or bucking to pivot
the saw and maintain position while sawing.
Chain Brake: A device used to stop the saw chain immediately.
Chain Saw Power Head: A chain saw without the saw chain or guide bar.
Drive Sprocket: The toothed part that drives the saw chain.
Felling: The process of cutting down a tree.
Felling Back Cut: The nal cut in a tree felling operation made on the opposite side of
the tree from the notching undercut.
Kickback: The backward or upward motion, or both, of the guide bar, which occurs
when the saw chain near the nose of the top area 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 kickback performance. When
tested on a representative sample of chain saws.
Normal Cutting Position: Those positions assumed in performing the bucking and
felling cuts.
Notching Undercut: A notch cut in a tree that directs the tree’s fall.
Reduced Kickback Guide Bar: A guide bar which has been demonstrated to reduce
kickback signicantly.

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your selection of a new generation of 56V Lithium-ion powered
chain saw. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best
possible dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact EGO
customer service center 1300 000 EGO (1300 000 346).
This manual contains important information on to the safe assembly, operation and
maintenance of your chain saw. Read it carefully before using the chain saw.
Keep this manual handy so you can refer to it at any time.
SERIAL NUMBER _____________________ DATE OF PURCHASE _________________
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage 56V
Guide Bar Length 350mm
Chain Pitch 9.5mm
Chain Gauge 1.1mm
Chain Type 90PX052X (Oregon)
Guide Bar Type 144MLEA041 (Oregon)
Chain Oil Tank capacity 150ml
Weight (Without battery pack, chain sheath) 3.76Kg
Measured sound power level LWA 96.73 dB(A)
Sound pressure level at operator’s ear LPA 85.73 dB(A) K=2.5 dB(A)
Guaranteed sound power level LWA
(measured according to 2000/14/EC) 100 dB(A)
Vibration ah
Rear handle 5.373 m/s2K=1.5 m/s2
Front handle 4.146 m/s2K=1.5 m/s2
 The declared vibration total value has been measured in accordance with a
standard test method and may be used for comparing one tool with another;
 The declared vibration total value may also be used in a preliminary assessment
of exposure.
NOTICE: The vibration emission during actual use of the power tool can differ from the
declared value in which the tool is used;In order to protect the operator, user should
wear gloves and ear protectors in the actual conditions of use.
Recommended Bar and Chain for this Chain Saw
Part Name Type Part Number
Guide bar 14" 144MLEA041 (Oregon) 3705657000
Saw chain 90PX052X (Oregon) 3810637000

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UNPACKING
 Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that
all items listed in the packing list are included.
 Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during
shipping.
 Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and
satisfactorily operated the tool.
 If any parts are damaged or missing, please contact EGO Customer Service for
assistance.
PACKING LIST
PART NAME QUANTITY
Chain saw power head 1
Saw chain 1
Guide bar 1
Chain sheath 1
Operating manual 1

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DESCRIPTION
KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW (Fig. 7)
7Chain Kickback Brake Handle Lock-off Button
Trigger Switch
Battery
Release
Button
Saw Chain
Oil Tank Cap
Oil Inspection Window Ejection
Mechanism
Chain Tensioning Knob
Electric
Contacts
Latch
Rear Handle
Front Handle
Side Cover
Chain Tensioning
Screw Chain Sheath
Side Cover Knob
Guide Bar
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and
in this operator’s manual, as well as knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.
Chain Kickback Brake Handle
Serves as the lever for chain brake activation. It also provides protection against
projecting branches and helps prevent the left hand from touching the saw chain if it
slips off the front handle.