Product Manual

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OREGON® Cordless Tool System
CHAIN SAW MODEL CS300
OPERATING THE SAW
AA 1214 - F/N 573259
TESTING THE CHAIN BRAKE
Make sure the chain brake is working
before using the chain saw. To check
brake operation:
• Place the saw on a firm, flat surface.
• Start the saw briefly.
• Keep the left hand on the front handle
and roll the left wrist to move the front
hand guard forward to manually
activate the chain brake (Fig. ).
• Release the trigger switch.
A properly functioning chain brake stops
the motor and saw chain immediately.
If the motor and saw chain do not stop
immediately, have the chain brake
checked at an approved service location.
• Return the front hand guard to
operating position.
CUTTING
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
INJURY, WEAR PROPER BOOTS, LONG
PANTS, GLOVES, HEAD, EAR AND EYE
PROTECTION.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF INJURY, ALWAYS BE SURE OF
FOOTING AND HOLD THE CHAIN SAW
FIRMLY WITH BOTH HANDS WHILE
THE MOTOR IS RUNNING.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF INJURY, PLAN AHEAD AND PLAN
MULTIPLE ESCAPE PATHS BEFORE
BEGINNING WORK.
CAUTION: ESTABLISH A
BYSTANDER SAFETY ZONE OF 20 FT
(6 M) PRIOR TO OPERATION OF THIS
EQUIPMENT. Bystander safety zone is a
minimum 20 ft (6 m) circle around the
operator that must remain free from
bystanders, children and pets (Fig. 29).
Felling operations require a larger safety zone
according to the size of the tree, see “Felling a
Tree” section.
IMPORTANT: PRACTICE CUTTING
LOGS ON A SAWHORSE OR CRADLE
UNTIL YOU BECOME COMFORTABLE
OPERATING THE SAW.
To get the best performance and operate
the saw safely, follow these instructions:
• 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 and the
chain is sharp.
FIG. 28
20 ft (6 m)
FIG. 29