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OWNER'S MANUAL
Assembly & Operating Instructions
BBT 40cc Chainsaw
MODEL NO. BT-CS-40

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Assembly & Operating Instructions BBT 40cc Chainsaw MODEL NO. BT-CS-40...
  • Page 2: To The Owner

    Please do NOT return the chainsaw without first contacting the Customer Support Department at bbt@bbta.com.au. If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of this chainsaw, please contact our Customer Support Department. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WWW.BBTA.COM.AU BT-CS-40...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SPECIFICATIONS ..........35 How to switch between operating modes ......19 WARRANTY & SERVICE ........36 WORKING TECHNIQUES ......20-26 Warranties .................36 Before use .................20 Spare Parts .................36 General working instructions ...........20 Basic safety rules ...............20 EXPLODED DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST... 37-39 BT-CS-40 WWW.BBTA.COM.AU...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE is important information about the proper use of your chainsaw. Failure to follow this instruction could result in damage to your chainsaw or property. WWW.BBTA.COM.AU BT-CS-40...
  • Page 5: Key To Symbols

    Pushing in the choke knob, the choke opens. CHAIN OIL CHAIN OILER ADJUSTMENT “ ” direction the oil flow decreases “ ’’ direction the oil flow increases CARBURETTOR ADJUSTMENT H: High speed mixture L: Low speed mixture T: Idle speed BT-CS-40 WWW.BBTA.COM.AU...
  • Page 6: What Is What

    Rear handle Chain catcher Choke control/Start throttle lock Chain tensioning screw Fuel tank Oil pump adjustment screw Starter Clutch cover Throttle lock Throttle control Cylinder cover Combination spanner Front handle Bar guard Front hand guard Primer bulb (if applicable) WWW.BBTA.COM.AU BT-CS-40...
  • Page 7: General Safety Precautions

    We will willingly be of service and provide you with advice as well as help you to use your chainsaw both efficiently and safely. BT-CS-40 WWW.BBTA.COM.AU...
  • Page 8: Personal Protective Equipment

    • The chain brake must be engaged when the chainsaw is Take care when using your chainsaw and make sure the started to prevent the saw chain from rotating. kickback zone of the bar never touches any object. WWW.BBTA.COM.AU BT-CS-40...
  • Page 9: Throttle Lock

    • In the felling position, the left hand is in a position that makes manual activation of the chain brake impossible. With this type of grip, that is when the left hand is BT-CS-40 WWW.BBTA.COM.AU...
  • Page 10: Chain Catcher

    Only use cutting equipment recommended by us! See pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in skin colour instructions under Specifications. or condition. These symptoms normally appear in the fingers, hands or wrists. These symptoms may be increased in cold temperatures. WWW.BBTA.COM.AU BT-CS-40...
  • Page 11: Cutting Equipment Designed To Reduce Kickback

    To maintain the safety features of the cutting equipment, you should replace a worn or damaged bar or chain with a bar and chain combinations recommended by us. See instructions under Specifications for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations we recommend. BT-CS-40 WWW.BBTA.COM.AU...
  • Page 12: Sharpening Your Chain And Adjusting Depth Gauge Setting

    NOTE: This recommendation assumes that the length of the cutting teeth is not reduced excessively. • You will need a flat file and a depth gauge tool. We recommend that you use our depth gauge tool to WWW.BBTA.COM.AU BT-CS-40...
  • Page 13: Lubricating Cutting Equipment

    Use the combination spanner to tighten the bar nuts surface. while lifting the tip of the bar at the same time. Check that you can pull the chain round freely by hand and that it does not sag from the underside of the bar. BT-CS-40 WWW.BBTA.COM.AU...
  • Page 14: Chain Drive Sprocket

    See Instructions under General working instructions and General safety precautions. • Visible cracks in rivets and links. • Whether the chain is stiff. • Whether rivets and links are badly worn. Replace the saw chain if it exhibits any of the points above. WWW.BBTA.COM.AU BT-CS-40...
  • Page 15: Assembly

    Tighten the bar nuts finger tight. Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise using the combination spanner. BT-CS-40 WWW.BBTA.COM.AU...
  • Page 16: Fuel Handling

    • Never use oil intended for four-stroke engines. Mixing ratio For all engines: 1:25 (4%) Petrol (litre) Two-stroke oil (litre) 4% (1:25) 0.20 L 10 L 0.40 L 15 L 0.60 L 20 L 0.80 L WWW.BBTA.COM.AU BT-CS-40...
  • Page 17: Fuelling

    If the chainsaw is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines WARNING! Never use a chainsaw with visible damage to the spark plug guard and ignition cable. A risk of sparking arises, which can cause a fire. BT-CS-40 WWW.BBTA.COM.AU...
  • Page 18: Starting And Stopping

    CAUTION! Once the chainsaw has started the valve instructions under Start and Stop. Do not drop start the will automatically return to its closed position. chainsaw. This method is very dangerous as you may lose control of the chainsaw. WWW.BBTA.COM.AU BT-CS-40...
  • Page 19: Stopping

    For this reason you should always ensure the unit is set to normal operating mode if there is no danger of icing occurring. BT-CS-40 WWW.BBTA.COM.AU...
  • Page 20: Working Techniques

    Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions position yourself incorrectly or make the cut in the under Personal protective equipment. wrong place, the tree may hit you or the chainsaw and cause you to lose control. Both situations can cause serious personal injury. WWW.BBTA.COM.AU BT-CS-40...
  • Page 21: General Rules

    When you replace the bar and them. Only saw one log or one piece at a time. Remove chain use only combinations that are recommended the cut pieces to keep your working area safe. by us. See instructions under Cutting equipment and Specifications. BT-CS-40 WWW.BBTA.COM.AU...
  • Page 22: Basic Cutting Techniques

    Two factors decide whether the chain will jam or the object that you are cutting will split: the first is how the object is supported before and after cutting, and the second is whether it is in tension. WWW.BBTA.COM.AU BT-CS-40...
  • Page 23: Tree Felling Technique

    You may find you are forced to let the tree fall in its natural direction because it is impossible or dangerous to try and make it fall in the direction you first intended. BT-CS-40 WWW.BBTA.COM.AU...
  • Page 24: Felling

    The felling cut is made from the opposite side of the tree and it must be perfectly horizontal. Stand on the left side of the tree and cut on the pull stroke. Make the felling cut about 3-5cm (1.5-2 inches) above the bottom directional cut. WWW.BBTA.COM.AU BT-CS-40...
  • Page 25: Freeing A Tree That Has Fallen Badly

    Preparations: Work out which side is in tension and where under Specifications to find out which lengths of bar are the point of maximum tension is (i.e. where it would break if recommended for your saw. it was bent even more). BT-CS-40 WWW.BBTA.COM.AU...
  • Page 26: How To Avoid Kickback

    Keep the trunk between you and the chainsaw as you move along the trunk. Cutting the trunk into logs See instructions under Basic cutting techniques. WWW.BBTA.COM.AU BT-CS-40...
  • Page 27: Maintenance

    Do not attempt to adjust the L and H jets beyond either L needle stop as this could cause damage. H needle • Now start the chainsaw according to the starting Idle adjusting screw instructions and let it warm up for 10 minutes. BT-CS-40 WWW.BBTA.COM.AU...
  • Page 28: Correctly Adjusted Carburettor

    Throttle lock cover. • Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lock is released. • Press the throttle lock and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it. WWW.BBTA.COM.AU BT-CS-40...
  • Page 29: Chain Catcher

    Changing a broken or worn starter cord • Loosen the screws that hold the starter against the crankcase and remove the starter. Stop switch Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you move the stop switch to the stop setting. BT-CS-40 WWW.BBTA.COM.AU...
  • Page 30: Tensioning The Recoil Spring

    Incorrect carburettor adjustment. • An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or incorrect type of oil). • A dirty air filter. These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes, which may result in operating problems and starting difficulties. WWW.BBTA.COM.AU BT-CS-40...
  • Page 31: Lubricating The Bar Tip Sprocket

    Bar 22” -24”: 3 turns from the closed position. maintained. Clean the air intake to the starter, the fins on the flywheel, the space around the flywheel, inlet pipe and carburettor compartment. WARNING! The engine must be stopped when making adjustments. BT-CS-40 WWW.BBTA.COM.AU...
  • Page 32: Maintenance Schedule

    Clean the air filter. Replace if Check cables Clean the starter unit’s air intake. necessary. connections. Check that nuts and screws are tight. Check that the stop switch works correctly. WWW.BBTA.COM.AU BT-CS-40...
  • Page 33 • Clean or replace if necessary • Sharpen the cutter teeth of chain Saw chain • Clean or replace if necessary • Starter Clear sawdust and other dirty things Check the chain brake before • Chain brake operating BT-CS-40 WWW.BBTA.COM.AU...
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    • Clean and adjust/replace • Carburettor • Adjust • Cooling system plugged • Clean • Exhaust port/silencer • Clean plugged WARNING! ALL CHAINSAW SERVICE, OTHER THAN ITEMS LISTED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY A COMPETENT SERVICE PROFESSIONAL WWW.BBTA.COM.AU BT-CS-40...
  • Page 35: Specifications

    Chain brake: (ISO 6535) Mean braking time at racing speed 0.06 seconds Vibrations: (ISO 7505) 9.5 m/s Sow1d pressure level: (EN 27182)LpAav= 102.8 db(A) Sow1d pressure level: (ISO/Dis 9207) LwAav= 116 db(A) SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE BT-CS-40 WWW.BBTA.COM.AU...
  • Page 36: Warranty & Service

    You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. Spare Parts Spare parts are available. Please see our website (www.bbta.com.au) or contact us at bbt@bbta.com.au for more details. WWW.BBTA.COM.AU BT-CS-40...
  • Page 37: Exploded Diagram & Parts List

    EXPLODED DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST BT-CS-40 WWW.BBTA.COM.AU...
  • Page 38 SP-CS-40-045 RECOIL SPRING SP-CS-40-115 WIRE SP-CS-40-046 STARTER REEL SEAT SP-CS-40-116 SCREW SP-CS-40-047 SCREW SP-CS-40-117 SPRING SEAT SP-CS-40-048 STARTER REEL SP-CS-40-118 SCREW SP-CS-40-049 WASHER 5 SP-CS-40-119 DAMPING SPRING SP-CS-40-050 SCREW SP-CS-40-120 REAR DAMPING SPRING SP-CS-40-051 NYLON ROPE SP-CS-40-121 SCREW WWW.BBTA.COM.AU BT-CS-40...
  • Page 39 GUIDED BAR SP-CS-40-162 SAW CHAIN SP-CS-40-163 GUIDE BAR SP-CS-40-164 SPIKED BUMPER SP-CS-40-165 SCREW DRIVER SP-CS-40-166 SPARK PLUG WRENCH SP-CS-40-167 T25 WRENCH SP-CS-40-168 PAPER GASKET SP-CS-40-169 GASKET SP-CS-40-170 FUEL MIXTUR KETTLE SP-CS-40-171 CLUTCH COVER ASSEM Y SP-CS-40-172 INSULATION ALUMINIUM FOIL BT-CS-40 WWW.BBTA.COM.AU...
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