OPERATING THE SAW
GENERAL OPERATION
WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR PROPER
EYE, EAR, AND HEAD PROTECTION.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
This chain saw is designed to operate
within a temperature range of 0°C to 40°C
(32°F to 104°F)
PROPER GRIP
With the saw on a firm, flat surface, grasp
the front handle with the left hand and
the rear handle with the right Fingers
should wrap over the top of the handle
and the thumb below the handle (Fig 14)
GRIP WITH THUMB
FIG. 14
BELOW HANDLE
PROPER STANCE
Both feet should be on solid ground, with
weight evenly spread between them
Do not overreach and do not stand on a
ladder, stepstool, or any raised position
that is not fully secured
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OREGON® CORDLESS TOOL SYSTEM
CHAIN SAW MODEL CS250
STOPPING THE SAW
Release the trigger switch to stop the
chain saw
TESTING THE BRAKE
Make sure the chain brake is working
before using the chain saw To check
brake operation, start the saw on a firm
flat surface, and then move the hand
guard forward to manually activate the
chain brake A properly functioning
chain brake stops the motor and saw
chain immediately
STARTING THE SAW
Grasp the top and rear handles firmly
Press and hold the trigger lock-out with
the thumb (1) To start the saw, squeeze
the trigger switch (2) (Fig 15) There is no
need to continue to press the trigger
lock-out It will remain disengaged until
the trigger is released
FIG. 15
(1) TRIGGER LOCK-OUT
(2) TRIGGER
SWITCH
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