Maintenance And Cleaning; Inspection - Oregon PS250 Manuel D'instructions Original

Maintenance and Cleaning

Pole Saw
WARNING: Failure to identify and
replace damaged or worn parts can cause
serious personal injury. Inspect the pole
saw regularly. Regular inspection is the
first step to proper maintenance. Follow
the guidelines below to maximize safety
and satisfaction. Have any damaged
or excessively worn parts replaced
immediately.
WARNING: A battery operated tool with
the battery pack inserted is always on and
can start accidentally. Remove the battery
pack from the pole saw before inspecting,
cleaning, or performing maintenance.
CAUTION: When cleaning the pole saw, do
not immerse in water or other liquids.

Inspection

Before each use, and after the pole saw is
dropped, inspect these parts:
• Handles: Rear handle and extendable shaft
should not have cracks or other damage They
should be clean and dry
• Guide Bar: The bar should be straight and free
of chips, cracks, or excessive wear
• Saw Chain: The chain should be properly
tensioned and sharp, and all components
free of cracks, chips, or excessive wear See
"Tensioning the Saw Chain" and "Sharpening
the Saw Chain"
• Side Cover: The side cover should be free of
cracks or other damage It should fit tightly to
the saw body with no warping Make sure the
chain catch is free of cracks
• Battery Pack: The battery pack should be
clean, dry, and show no signs of puncture,
impact, or other damage The contacts should
be clean, dry and free of debris
Pole Saw Model PS250
Maintenance and Cleaning
• Battery Port: The battery port and contacts
should be clean, dry, and free of debris
• Oil Level: Make sure the oil reservoir is full
before use
• Automatic Oiler: When the pole saw is running
without the guide bar and saw chain attached,
a small amount of oil should seep from
the hole in the bar pad See "Checking the
Automatic Oiler"
• Motor Housing: Check for cracks in the cover
and debris in the air intake vents
• Harness: Fabric should not be cut or frayed,
and adjustment buckles and clip should be
free from cracks
• Extension Collar: Make sure the extension
collar is free from cracks or other damage and
that it holds the extendable shaft firmly in
place when tightened
Periodically inspect these parts:
• Drive Sprocket: Look for deep grooves, broken
teeth, or burrs
• Tensioning Screw: Inspect the head and body
of the tensioning screw for excessive wear,
stripped or crossed threads, or other damage
• Cutting Head, Underneath Side Cover: Make
sure the bar mounting stud is not bent,
stripped, or cross-threaded and that the bar
pad and alignment flange are free of debris
and intact
• Charger: The charger should be clean, dry,
and free of punctures or other damage The
battery tray and contacts should be free
of debris The cord should not be frayed or
damaged
• Screws: Make sure all screws are tight,
paying particular attention to the four screws
between the extendable shaft and the cutting
head
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