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OREGON® PowerNow™ 40V MAX CHAINSAW
MODEL CS250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL
F/N 547361 RevAD
© 2011 Blount, Inc.
SAFETY RULES
INTRODUCTION
This saw is classified by CSA as a Class 2c saw. It is designed for occasional light
duty use. It is not designed to fell large trees or cut large diameter logs.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING: PRIOR TO OPERATING THE CHAINSAW, READ AND
UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS LISTED BELOW MAY RESULT IN ELECTRIC
SHOCK, FIRE, AND/OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. SAVE ALL WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WORK AREA
•Keeptheworkareacleanandwell
lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas
invite accidents.
•Identifyandavoidgaslines,
electricalhazards,trippinghazards,
andpotentialsourcesofbody
entanglement.
•Donotoperatethechainsawin
explosiveatmospheres,suchasinthe
presenceofammableliquids,gases,
ordust.Anypowertoolcancreate
sparkswhichmayignitethedustor
fumes.
•Establishasafezoneforhelpers.
Helpersshouldneverstanddirectly
infrontoforbehindtheoperator.
Helpersshouldalwaysstandtothe
sideorperpendiculartothedirection
ofthecut.
•Keepbystanders,children,andvisitors
awaywhileoperatingthechainsaw.
Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
•Chargethebatterypackonlywith
theBlount®manufacturedcharger
speciedforthebatterypack.A
chargerthatmaybesuitableforone
typeofbatterymaycreateariskofre
when used with another battery.
•Whenthebatterypackisnotinuse,
keepitawayfrommetalobjectslike
paperclips,coins,keys,nails,screws,
orothersmallmetalobjectsthatcan
makeaconnectionfromoneterminal
to another. Shorting the battery
terminalmaycausesparks,burns,ora
re.
•Useonlybatterypacksspecically
designedforthischainsaw.Useofany
otherbatteriesmaycreateariskofre.
•Donotdisassemblethechainsaw,
charger,orbatterypackorattemptto
repairtheseproducts.Doingsocould
result in electrical shock.