Oregon PS250 - General Operation and Grip

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OPERATING THE POLE SAW
OREGON® Cordless Tool System
POLE SAW MODEL PS250
AC 1113 - F/N 563397
GENERAL OPERATION
DANGER: TO AVOID SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY, DO NOT
OVERREACH AND DO NOT STAND
ON A LADDER, STEPSTOOL, OR
ANY RAISED POSITION THAT IS NOT
FULLY SECURED.
DANGER: TO AVOID SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY, DO NOT STAND
DIRECTLY UNDER THE LIMB BEING
WORKED ON. STAND AWAY SO THAT
THE LIMB FALLS SAFELY TO THE
GROUND.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF INJURY, ALWAYS WEAR PROPER
BOOTS, GLOVES, HEAD, EAR, AND
EYE PROTECTION.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
This pole saw is designed to operate
within a temperature range of °F to
°F (°C to °C).
GRIP
Always grip the tool with both hands. For
right-handed operation, grasp the
extendable shaft comfortably with the
left hand and the rear handle with the
right. Wrap fingers firmly around each
handle (Fig. ).
For left-handed operation, grasp the
extendable shaft comfortably with the
right hand and the rear handle with the
left (Fig. ).
Hold the pole saw at about a ° angle
(Fig. ); this is the least tiring work
position and helps ensure a safe distance
from falling debris.
RIGHTHANDED GRIP
FIG. 21
LEFTHANDED GRIP
FIG. 22
FIG. 23
60°