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...
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...
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...
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...
• 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...
• 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
• 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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• 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...
• 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...
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...
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...
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