Important Safety Instructions; Safety Signal Definitions; General Power Tool Safety Warnings; Work Area Safety - Oregon PS250 Manual De Instrucciones

Important Safety Instructions

Introduction
The pole saw is designed for regular maintenance and cutting of branches 8 in (20 cm) or less
in diameter Other uses may cause injury and are not recommended However, even with this
technology, it is recognized that residual risk, such as thrown objects, still exist The operator is
directed to closely read, understand, and follow all safety precautions to reduce potential injury
from these risks

Safety Signal Definitions

SYMBOL SIGNAL
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

WARNING: Read and understand all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term "Power Tool" in the warnings
refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery operated (cordless) power tool

Work Area Safety

• Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents
• Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes
Pole Saw Model PS250
Important Safety Instructions
MEANING
Indicates a potential hazard which could result in serious injury
Indicates a potential hazard which could seriously damage the
tool or cause minor to moderate injury
Following this instruction will increase satisfaction with the tool
• Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool (Fig. 1). Distractions
can cause you to lose control
FIG. 1
CAUTION: Establish a bystander safety
zone of 30 ft (9 m) prior to operation of
this equipment. Bystander safety zone is
a 30 ft (9 m) circle around the operator that
must remain free from bystanders, children,
and pets
5