OPERATING THE SAW
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. NEVER CUT ABOVE
SHOULDER HEIGHT.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF INJURY, ALWAYS WEAR PROPER
BOOTS, LONG PANTS, GLOVES, HEAD,
EAR AND EYE PROTECTION.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
This chain saw is designed to operate
within a temperature range of 32°F to
104°F (0°C to 40°C) .
GRIP
Always grip the tool with both hands .
Grasp the front handle with the left hand
and the rear handle with the right (Fig . 25) .
Wrap the fingers over the top of the
handle with the thumb below the handle .
FIG. 25
GRIP WITH THUMB
BELOW HANDLE
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OREGON® Cordless Tool System
CHAIN SAW MODEL CS300
FOOTING
Stand with both feet on solid ground
with weight evenly spread between them
(Fig . 26) .
FIG. 26
STOPPING THE SAW
Release the trigger switch to stop the
chain saw .
STARTING THE CHAIN SAW
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF INJURY, NEVER DEFEAT THE
INTERLOCK BY TAPING, WIRING OR
TYING DOWN THE TRIGGER LOCK-
OUT.
Make sure the chain brake is not
engaged .
Grasp the front 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 . 27) . There is no
need to continue to press the trigger
lock-out . It will remain disengaged until
the trigger is released .
FIG. 27
(1) TRIGGER LOCK-OUT
(2) TRIGGER
SWITCH
AA 1214 - F/N 573259