OREGON® Cordless Tool System
POLE SAW MODEL PS250
BATTERY SAFETY
WARNING: IMPROPER BATTERY
CARE CAN CAUSE ThE BATTERY TO
LEAK hAZARDOUS ChEMICALS,
OVERhEAT, EMIT SMOKE, BURST,
FLARE, EXPLODE, AND/OR IGNITE.
FOLLOW ThESE SAFETY RULES.
CAUTION: DO NOT DISPOSE
OF ThE BATTERY PACK IN ThE
hOUSEhOLD WASTE OR FIRE.
LIThIUM ION BATTERY PACKS
ShOULD BE RECYCLED BY A LOCAL
AUThORIZED RECYCLER.
IMPORTANT: EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE hEAT CAN CAUSE A LOSS
IN PERFORMANCE AND/OR SERVICE
LIFE. DO NOT EXPOSE BATTERY
PACK TO EXCESSIVE hEAT, SUCh AS
ThE INTERIOR OF A VEhICLE IN hOT
WEAThER.
• Do not attempt to recharge a non-
rechargeable battery pack
• Do not disassemble or modify the
battery pack This can damage safety
features
• Do not connect the positive (+) and
negative (-) terminals with metal objects
or store the battery pack with metal
objects such as coins or screws This
can cause short-circuiting and generate
enough heat to cause burns
• Do not incinerate the battery pack or
expose to excessive heat This can melt
insulation or damage safety features
• Do not use, charge, or store near heat
higher than 176°F (80°C) This can
cause overheating and internal short-
circuiting
• Do not expose to extremely wet
conditions This can damage safety
features, cause extremely high current
and voltage charging, and lead to
abnormal chemical reactions
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• use only the charger specifically
designed for the battery pack, and
follow the safety precautions described
in "Charger Safety" using another
charger can damage safety features,
cause extremely high current and
voltage charging, and lead to abnormal
chemical reactions
• Do not use OREGON® branded battery
packs in non-OREGON® branded tools
• Do not strike, pierce, or throw the
battery pack, and do not use a damaged
or deformed battery pack
• If recharging fails, do not attempt to
recharge
• If the battery pack gives off an odor,
generates heat, or is discolored,
deformed, or abnormal in any way
during use, recharging, or storage,
immediately remove from the pole saw
or charger
• Any liquid leaking from the battery is
corrosive, can damage eyes and skin,
and may be toxic if swallowed
ChARGER SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: RISK OF
ELECTRIC ShOCK. WhEN USED
OUTDOORS, INSTALL ONLY
TO A COVERED "CLASS A" GFCI
PROTECTED RECEPTACLE ThAT
IS WEAThERPROOF WITh ThE
POWER UNIT CONNECTED TO
ThE RECEPTACLE. IF ONE IS NOT
PROVIDED, CONTACT A QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN FOR PROPER
INSTALLATION. ENSURE ThAT ThE
POWER UNIT AND CORD DO NOT
INTERFERE WITh COMPLETELY
CLOSING ThE RECEPTACLE COVER.
SAFETY ruLES
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