Oregon PS250 Manual De Instrucciones página 25

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury,
wear proper boots, gloves, head, ear, and
eye protection.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury,
always be sure of footing and hold the pole
saw firmly with both hands while the motor
is running.
WARNING: Falling limbs may bounce
when they hit the ground. Never work
under the limb being cut.
Observe all applicable national and municipal
rules and regulations for cutting
Take frequent breaks to reduce the risk of
injury
Before beginning to cut, make sure the saw
chain is properly tensioned, the automatic oiler
is functioning, and the chain is sharp
Saw chains are made to cut wood only Do not
use the pole saw to cut any other materials,
and do not allow the chain to come into
contact with dirt or rocks These materials
are extremely abrasive and will wear away
protective plating from the chain in a very short
time
Sharpen or replace the saw chain if any of these
conditions occur:
• The pressure required to make cuts increases
noticeably
• The number of cuts possible on one battery
charge decreases
• Wood chips coming off of the chain are very
fine or dust-like
Do not work with a dull chain as it will increase
the effort required to cut, cause jagged cuts,
and increase wear on the pole saw Never force
a dull chain to cut
Begin cutting by lightly pressing the guide bar
against the wood Use only light pressure,
letting the saw do the work
Pole Saw Model PS250
Operating the Pole Saw
Maintain a steady speed throughout the cut,
releasing pressure just before the end of the
cut
If the saw stops suddenly when cutting, remove
the saw from the cut, then resume cutting
using lighter pressure on the limb
PRUNING
• Clear the work area Falling limbs may bounce
or "spring back" after they hit the ground,
so it is essential to keep the ground clear to
provide multiple retreat paths
• Plan retreat paths before beginning to cut,
and make sure there are no obstructions
Always know how to get out of the way of
falling branches
• Make sure bystanders or helpers are a safe
distance from falling branches Bystanders or
helpers should not stand directly in front of or
behind the operator See Fig 1 in "Work Area
Safety"
• Maintain solid footing and hold the pole saw
firmly with both hands Do not overreach
Never climb a tree or ladder to reach high
limbs
• Prune lower limbs before pruning higher ones
• Allow the saw chain to achieve full speed
before cutting
• Apply light pressure to the branch
• For long limbs (Fig 31), cut the end of the limb
first (1) to relieve pressure from the limb, then
prune closer to the trunk (2)
FIG. 31
(1)
(2)
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