TrOuBLESHOOTiNG
SYMPTOM
Battery pack over/
under temperature
protection is activated
Dirty or damaged
contacts on battery
Battery pack does
pack or charger
not charge
Battery pack is at the
end of its life
Charger faulty
Dull chain
Worn chain
Dry chain
Low cut time per
Over tensioned chain
battery charge
Improper cutting
technique
Debris in side cover
Battery pack not fully
charged
Charger short circuit,
charger over current,
Blinking orange
over voltage limit, open
light on charge
circuit on battery pack,
state indicator
or charge/pre-charge
time out error
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POSSiBLE CAuSE
This may occur when the saw is run continuously
or exposed to high ambient temperatures.
Allow the battery pack to reach the acceptable
temperature before charging. See "Battery pack
and charger".
Inspect the contacts on the both the battery pack
and charger. If necessary, clean according to the
instructions in this manual. Reinsert battery pack
into the charger, making sure it is fully seated.
All batteries have a limited life. If the battery pack
is more than two years old or has been recharged
frequently, it may be time to replace it. Replace
only with the battery pack specified for this pole
saw.
Have the function checked at an approved service
location.
See "Sharpening the saw chain".
Replace the chain. See "Replacing a worn saw
chain".
Check the oil level. Refill oil reservoir if necessary.
See "Filling the bar and chain oil reservoir".
See "Tensioning the saw chain".
Follow guidelines in "Cutting".
Remove battery pack, then remove side cover and
clean out debris.
Recharge. See "Battery pack and charger".
1. Make sure the charger cord is connected to both
2. Make sure the charger is receiving the correct
3. Try charging another battery pack designed for
If this does not correct the problem, have the
function checked at an approved service location.
OREGON® Cordless Tool System
POLE SAW MODEL PS250
rECOMMENDED ACTiONS
the charger and the electrical outlet.
voltage.
this charger.
AC 1113 - F/N 563397