MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
POLE SAW
WARNING: FAILURE TO IDENTIFY
AND REPLACE DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY. INSPECT THE
POLE SAW REGULARLY. REGULAR
INSPECTION IS THE FIRST STEP
TO PROPER MAINTENANCE.
FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES
BELOW TO MAXIMISE SAFETY
AND SATISFACTION. HAVE ANY
DAMAGED OR EXCESSIVELY WORN
PARTS REPLACED IMMEDIATELY.
WARNING: A BATTERY OPERATED
TOOL WITH THE BATTERY PACK
INSERTED IS ALWAYS ON AND CAN
START ACCIDENTALLY. REMOVE THE
BATTERY PACK FROM THE POLE SAW
BEFORE INSPECTING, CLEANING, OR
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE.
CAUTION: WHEN CLEANING THE
POLE SAW, DO NOT IMMERSE IN
WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS.
INSPECTION
Before each use, and after the pole saw is
dropped, inspect these parts:
• Handles: Rear handle and extendable
shaft should not have cracks or other
damage They should be clean and dry
• Guide Bar: The bar should be straight and
free of chips, cracks, or excessive wear
• Saw Chain: The chain should be
properly tensioned and sharp, and all
components free of cracks, chips, or
excessive wear See "Tensioning the saw
chain" and "Sharpening the saw chain"
• Side Cover: The side cover should be
free of cracks or other damage It should
fit tightly to the saw body with no
warping Make sure the chain catch is
free of cracks
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OREGON® Cordless Tool System
POLE SAW MODEL PS250
• Battery Pack: The battery pack should
be clean, dry, and show no signs of
puncture, impact, or other damage The
contacts should be clean, dry, and free
of debris
• Battery Port: The battery port and
contacts should be clean, dry, and free
of debris
• Oil Level: Make sure the oil reservoir is
full before use
• Automatic Oiler: When the pole saw is
running without the guide bar and saw
chain attached, a small amount of oil
should seep from the hole in the bar
pad See "Checking the automatic oiler"
• Motor Housing: Check for cracks in the
cover and debris in the air intake vents
• Harness: Fabric should not be cut or
frayed, and adjustment buckles and clip
should be free from cracks
• Extension Collar: Make sure the extension
collar is free from cracks or other damage
and that it holds the extendable shaft
firmly in place when tightened
Periodically inspect these parts:
• Drive Sprocket: Look for deep grooves,
broken teeth, or burrs
• Tensioning Screw: Inspect the head
and body of the tensioning screw for
excessive wear, stripped or crossed
threads, or other damage
• Cutting Head, Underneath Side Cover:
Make sure the bar mounting stud is not
bent, stripped, or cross-threaded and
that the bar pad and alignment flange
are free of debris and intact
• Charger: The charger should be clean,
dry, and free of punctures or other
damage The battery tray and contacts
should be free of debris The cord
should not be frayed or damaged
• Screws: Make sure all screws are tight,
paying particular attention to the four
screws between the extendable shaft
and the cutting head
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