OREGON® Cordless Tool System
POLE SAW MODEL PS250
WARNING: USING ONE HAND TO
OPERATE THE POLE SAW CAN
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. USE
BOTH HANDS WHEN OPERATING THE POLE
SAW (SEE FIG 1).
FIG. 1
CAUTION: CONTACT FROM FLYING
DEBRIS, OR ACCIDENTAL CONTACT
WITH THE SAW CHAIN, MAY RESULT
IN PERSONAL INJURY. ALWAYS WEAR
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR HEAD,
HANDS, LEGS AND FEET.
CAUTION: LIMBS UNDER TENSION
CAN "SPRING BACK" AND CONTACT
THE OPERATOR OR THROW THE POLE
SAW OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING
IN PERSONAL INJURY. ALWAYS BE ALERT
FOR WOOD UNDER TENSION WHICH MAY
STRIKE THE OPERATOR OR POLE SAW WHEN
CUT.
CAUTION: IMPROPER CHAIN
TENSION OR LUBRICATION MAY
INCREASE THE CHANCE OF INJURY
DUE TO KICKBACK. ALWAYS FOLLOW
THE INSTRUCTIONS IN "TENSIONING THE
SAW CHAIN" IN THIS MANUAL.
CAUTION: WET OR GREASY
GRIPPING SURFACES MAY CAUSE A
LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TOOL,
RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
ALWAYS KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND
FREE OF OIL AND GREASE.
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CAUTION: USING THE POLE SAW
FOR APPLICATIONS OTHER THAT ITS
DESIGNED PURPOSE MAY RESULT IN
A HAZARDOUS CONDITION. THE POLE
SAW IS DESIGNED SOLELY FOR CUTTING
SMALL WOOD BRANCHES.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT
ACCIDENTAL CONTACT WITH THE
SAW CHAIN DURING TRANSPORT,
ALWAYS FIT THE BLADE COVER AND
KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS AWAY
FROM TRIGGER AREA (FIG. 2).
FIG. 2
CAUTION: PROLONGED USE OF
POWER TOOLS HAS BEEN REPORTED
TO CAUSE VASCULAR, MUSCULAR, OR
NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS (SUCH
AS VIBRATION WHITE FINGER OR
RAYNAUD'S SYNDROME). TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF INJURY, FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS:
– Wear gloves and keep hands and body
warm.
– Maintain a firm grip on the pole saw,
but do not use prolonged, excessive
pressure.
– Take frequent breaks.
The vibration in normal use can differ
from the stated values depending on the
material being cut, maintenance of the
cutting system, and other factors
Total hand vibration has been measured
in accordance with the relative standard
test method and may be used to
compare one tool to another
Total hand vibration values may also be
used for a preliminary assessment of
exposure
SAFETY RULES
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