BORMANN PRO BBP4000 20V Cordless Battery Chainsaw Instruction Manual

BORMANN PRO BBP4000 20V Cordless Battery Chainsaw

General Safety Instructions

WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and /or serious personal injury.

Work area

1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical Safety
(The following applies only to tools with a separate battery pack) A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.

Personal Safety

1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
2.  Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
3. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or off position before inserting batter pack. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch invites accidents.
4. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enable better control of the tool in unexpected situations
5. Use safety equipment. Always wear hearing and eye protection, Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat must be used for appropriate conditions.

Power tool use and care

1. Use clamps or other practical ways to secure and support the work piece to a stable platform. Holding the work piece by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.
2.  Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
3.  Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on of off. A tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
4. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users
5. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edge are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
6. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using .Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
7. Use only accessories that are supplied with your model. Other accessories that may not be suitable for this tool and may create a risk of injury when used.

Recommended and Proper Use

• The chainsaw may only be used to cut branches and logs of the corresponding type and dimensions.
• Do not use this product in any other way as stated for normal use. Not observing general regulations in force and instructions from this manual does not make the manufacturer liable for damages.
• The chainsaw is intended for domestic and light commercial use only. Any other application is considered misuse. This power product is supplied without batteries or charger. This power tool
• should only be operated combined with the recommended by the manufacturer genuine Bormann battery and charger.
• Device-specific safety instructions
• Do not use this product in any other way as stated for normal use. Not observing general regulations in force and instructions from this manual does not make the manufacturer liable for damages.
• Keep all parts of your body in safe distance from the saw when running. Before starting the saw, make sure the saw chain does not touch anything.
• A moment of Inattention when working with the chain saw is able to cause the saw chain to catch your clothes or parts of your body.
• Wear protective glasses and ear protectors.
• Further, wearing head, hand and leg protection equipment Is recommended. Suitable protective clothing minimises the risk of injury by thrown-away wood chips and possible contact with the saw
• chain.
• Do not work on trees with the power tool. There is a risk of injury when working on a tree.
• Provide safe posture at all times and use the power tool only when standing on a solid, safe and level surface. A slippery or unstable surface, such as ladder, may lead to loss of balance or loss of
• control over the power tool.
• When cutting a tense branch, be sure to know that the branch will bounce back. If tension In the wood fibres gets released, the tense branch may hit the operator and/or cause a loss of control over
• the chain saw.
• Be especially careful when cutting scrubs and saplings. Thin material may get caught in the guide bar and chain and hit you or you may lose your balance. Carry the power tool by the front handle in a switched-off condition and the saw chain must be deflected from your body. Fit a protection cover on the cutting guide bar whenever it is transported or stored. Careful power tool treatment reduces the likelihood of an accidental contact with the running saw chain. Keep children and other persons including animals in a safe distance when using the appliance. Minimum safe distance is 10m.
• Provide adequate lighting or good lighting conditions when working with the machine.
• Wear suitable protective clothing such as sturdy shoes with non-slip sole robust long trousers, gloves, safety glasses and hearing protection!
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewels. Hear, clothing and gloves must be out of reach of moving parts as they could get caught by the rotating parts. Do not use the appliance when guide barefooted or in open sandals.
• Electrical hazard, keep at least 10m distance away from electrical power lines.
• During appliance operation, it is necessary to take a safe and firm posture, especially when steps or ladder are being used.
• Be careful when going backwards- risk of tripping!
• Do not run! Immediately remove cut branches/knots from the work area to prevent injuries.

Safety instructions for chainsaws

• a) Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the chain saw is operating. Before you start the chain saw, make sure the saw chain is not con-tacting anything. A moment of inattention while operating chain saws may cause entanglement of your clothing or body with the saw chain.
• b) Always hold the chain saw with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle. Holding the chain saw with a reversed hand configuration increases the risk of personal injury and should never be done.
• c) Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw chain may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Saw chains contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
• d) Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further protective equipment for head, hands, legs and feet is recommended. Adequate protective clothing will reduce personal injury by flying debris or accidental contact with the saw chain.
• e) Do not operate a chain saw in a tree. Operation of a chain saw while up in a tree may result in personal injury.
• f) Always keep proper footing and operate the chain saw only when standing on fixed, secure and level surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders may cause a loss of balance or control of the chain saw.
• g) When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for spring back. When the tension in the wood fibres is released the spring loaded limb may strike the operator and/or throw the chain saw out of control.
• h) Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings. The slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
• i) Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the chain saw switched off and away from your body. When transporting or storing the chain saw always fit the guide bar cover. Proper handling of the chain saw will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the moving saw chain.
• j) Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories. Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance for kickback.
• k) Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing loss of control.
• l) Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for purposes not intended. For example: do not use chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry or nonwood building mate-rials. Use of the chain saw for operations different than intended could result in a hazardous situation.

Causes and operator prevention of kickback
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
Tip contact in some cases may cause a sudden reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator.
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator.
Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious personal injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devic-es built into your saw. As a chain saw user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:

• a) Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles, with both hands on the saw and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. Kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken. Do not let go of the chain saw.
• b) Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder height. This helps prevent unintended tip contact and enables better control of the chain saw in unex-pected situations.
• c) Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement bars and chains may cause chain breakage and/or kickback.
• d) Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to increased kickback.

Watch out for falling branches!
Walk! Do not run! As soon as a branch being cut off starts cracking and falling down, move to the side immediately and keep safe distance from the falling wood as It can hurt back up and cause Injuries.
Switch the appliance immediately off and remove the replaceable battery from the appliance when the saw chain gets blocked. Remove the blocked object. When working, keep the appliance firmly with both hands and with a distance from your body.
Make sure the appliance is off before inserting a battery.
The ON/OFF switch and safety switch must not be locked.
Before using, check the tightness and proper seating of all screwed and socket joints and protective equipment and if all moving parts are moving smoothly. It is strictly prohibited to demount, adjust and alienate the protective equipment on the machine or put other protective equipment on the machine.
Do not use the appliance if damaged or the safety equipment is defective. Replace any worn and damaged parts.
Do not use the device near flammable liquids or gases. Risk of fire and explosion in case of short circuit.
Warning! This electric tool generates a magnetic field.
In some circumstances, this field may disrupt the functioning of medicated implants assets or liabilities. In order to reduce the risk of injury serious or fatal, we recommend that people wearing a medical implant to consult a doctor and manufacturer of the medical plant before use of the device.

Battery

• Vapours may leak out In case of unauthorised use or when using a damaged battery. Bring fresh air and seek medical advice if experiencing difficulties. Vapours may irritate the respiratory system.
• Risk of fire! Risk of explosion!
• Never use damaged, defective or deformed batteries.
• Never open or damage the battery or let It fall on the ground.
• Never charge the battery in an environment with acids and easily flammable materials.
• Protect the battery against heat and fire.
• Never put the battery on heaters and do not expose It to strong sunlight for a long time.
• After being subject to heavy load, let the battery cool down first.
• Short circuit- do not bridge the battery contacts with metal parts.
• The battery must be packaged (plastic bag box) or battery contacts must be sealed up for battery disposal, transport or storage.

Description of main parts (Picture A)

1. Front handle
2.  Rear handle
3.  Locking knob
4.  On/Off switch
5.  Oil tank cap
6.  Oil inspection window
7.  Twist lock (for attaching the blade)
8.  Adjustment wheel (for quick chain tension adjustment)
9.  Blade cover
10.  2 Oil containers (200 ml) (not included with all models)
11.  Chain guard cover
12.  Bumper spikes
13.  Sawblade
14.  Saw chain
15.  Hand guard

Charging batteries
Warning: Use only the original charger to charge the batteries supplied by the manufacturer. Only batteries and chargers designed by Bormann can be used in conjunction with this product.
The use of any other types of batteries / chargers in combination with this product is considered abuse and will void the warranty.
Once connected to the power supply, the battery can be recharged without the need for monitoring. The complex construction of the circuit monitors the condition of the battery by adjusting the recharge current to match the requirements. When the recharge cycle is complete and to maintain full capacity, a low-voltage output current will continue to be powered as needed.

Warning
Check the status of the charger and battery before each charge. If there is any indication of a fault then do not continue, seek advice from an authorized vendor.

• Battery pack efficiency and charging advice
• Recharge the battery packs before they become completely exhausted
• When you feel that the power of the tool becomes weaker, stop using the tool and recharge the battery packs. If you continue to use the tool and exhaust the electric current, the battery pack may become damaged.
• Avoid recharging at high temperatures. A rechargeable battery pack will be hot immediately after use. If such a battery pack is recharged immediately after use, its internal chemical substance will deteriorate, and the battery life will be shortened. Leave the battery pack and recharge it after it has cooled for a while. The battery pack should only be used and/or charged when battery pack temperature is between 50C and 300C.
• The battery pack needs to be warmed-up or cooled down in order to prevent damage to the batteries internal components.
  Note : Failure to warm up or cool down a battery pack could result in serious damage to tie battery, charger and user.

Before using the chainsaw
Mounting /replacing the saw blade and saw chain (Pictures 1-5) WARNING! Check the chain thoroughly for any damage before mounting it. Wear appropriate safety gloves.

• Place the saw on a flat and stable surface
•  Open the screw cap (7) of the chain guard cover by opening the spring lever (A).
• Turn the screw cap anti-clockwise to remove it.
• Remove the chain guard cover (11) including adjusting wheel.
• If you want to replace the saw blade (13) and the saw chain (14), remove the parts to be replaced.
• Position the saw chain such that it forms a loop on the back of the guide bar.
• Place the saw on a flat and stable surface
• Open the screw cap (7) of the chain guard cover by opening the spring lever (A).
• Turn the screw cap anti-clockwise to remove it.
• Remove the chain guard cover (11) including adjusting wheel.
• If you want to replace the saw blade (13) and the saw chain (14), remove the parts to be replaced.
• Position the saw chain such that it forms a loop on the back of the guide bar.
• Then hold the saw chain firmly on the guide bar and place the free end of the chain around the chain sprocket (B) .
• Ensure that the hole of the bar aligns properly with the pin for adjusting the tension of the chain.
• Mount the chain guard cover back.
• Fix the screw cap by turning it clockwise.
• Lock the screw cap (7) by closing the spring lever (A) .
• Adjust the chain tension ( see chapter “Adjusting chain tension”).
  • Get the saw chain (14) resharpened professionally at an authorised workshop.
  • The carbon brushes should only be replaced by a specialist workshop or by qualified skilled personnel.
  • Only use spare parts / accessories from the manufacturer or authorised and qualified workshops.

Adjusting the chain tension (Pictures 5-7)

WARNING!
Wear appropriate safety gloves. Allow the chain to cool down.

• Open the screw cap (7) by opening the spring lever (A).
• Loosen the screw cap slightly (but do not remove the cover completely).
• Turn the adjusting wheel (8) clockwise to increase the chain tension.
• Turn the adjusting wheel counter clockwise to reduce the chain tension.
• Then tighten the screw cap.
• Lock the screw cap by closing the spring lever.

Notice : The ideal chain tension is when the saw chain can be raised between 3-5 mm from the middle of the blade.

Inserting / replacing the battery (Picture 8)

• Insert the battery (not included in the delivery) into the guide bar below the rear hand grip (2), until it clicks into place.
• To remove the battery, press the battery latch and slide the battery out of the handle.

Checking the battery status (Picture 9)
Notice : Use the battery charge status indicator to plan your work and/or to avoid deep discharge.
The battery is equipped with a charge level indicator, which displays an indication of the battery charge level.

• To check the charge level, press the battery charge level indicator button (A).
•  The charge level is represented by three LEDs working as charge level indicator (B).

Notice : For detailed information on the battery and charger, please refer to the instruction manual of the charger (not included in delivery).

Filling the saw chain oil (Picture 10)

WARNING!
Remove the battery before carrying out any adjustments, maintenance or repair.
NOTE! The chainsaw should never be operated without oil.
Check the oil level before and during use via the oil level window (6).

• Open the screwing aid of the oil tank cap (5).
• Open the oil tank cap by turning it counter clockwise.
• Using the oil container, fill approx. 160ml of organic saw chain (may not be included in the scope of delivery) (10).
• Close the oil tank cap by turning it clockwise.
• Lock the screwing aid of the oil tank cap again.

Checking the hand guard (chain brake release) (Picture 11)
The chainsaw is equipped with a chain brake which is released using the hand guard. It allows you to manually block / release the saw chain. Before using the chainsaw, the hard guard has to be locked in operating position.

Applying the chain brake
Pull the hand guard 15 back to apply the chain brake.

Releasing the chain brake
Push the hand guard forward to release the chain brake and lock it in operating position.

Operating Instructions

Switching ON /OFF (Pictures 12 – 13)
Notice: The chain brake is applied automatically if the hand guard touches an object
The bumper spikes (12) help to fix the motor block to the wood when sawing with the chain moving in. This makes it difficult to knock out the saw in an uncontrolled manner.

Switching ON:

• Release the chain brake by pushing the hand guard forward (15).
• Hold the chainsaw firmly using the front handle (1) with your left hand.
• Hold the chainsaw firmly using the rear handle (2) with your right hand.
• Press and hold the lock button (3).
• Press and hold the ON/OFF switch (4).
•  Release the lock button while keeping the on / off switch pressed.

Switching OFF:

• Release the ON/OFF switch.
• Operate the chain brake by pulling the hand guard back (15).

Maintenance, cleaning, storage and transport

WARNING!
Disconnect the mains plug of the charger and remove the battery of the chainsaw before making any adjustment, maintenance or repair.

Maintenance

• Get your chainsaw serviced by a specialist at regular intervals.
• Only use spare parts / accessories from the manufacturer or authorised and qualified workshops.
• Repairs should only be carried out by qualified technicians or by an authorised service centre. Qualified technicians must have relevant training and experi-ence, be familiar with the design and construction requirements of the product and understand and follow the safety regulations.
• Keep your tool inserts always sharp and well greased. Sharpen / grease them always using a suitable tool as recommended by the tool insert manufacturer. To change the saw blade and the saw chain, follow the instructions given in the chapter Mounting/ replacing the saw blade and saw chain.

Cleaning

CAUTION!
Make sure that liquids do not get inside the chainsaw.
Get your chainsaw cleaned professionally by a specialist at regular intervals.

• Clean the chainsaw with a moist cloth. Never use strong and / or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents. Allow all the parts to dry completely. Ensure that water does not get into the chainsaw.
• Clean the chainsaw from sawdust, dust and saw chain oil after each use.
• Ensure that the ventilation slots are not blocked and clean the housing of the chainsaw regularly with a soft cloth.

Storage

• Clean the chainsaw before storage.
• If you want to store the chainsaw for extended periods, you have to rinse the lubrication system of the chainsaw using chainsaw cleaner.
• Fill the empty oil tank with 100 ml of chainsaw cleaner.
• Remove the chain and the blade.
• Allow the chainsaw to run till the chainsaw cleaner completely drains out of the oil tank.
• Mount the chain and the blade. Fill the organic chainsaw oil again during the next use.
• Keep the chainsaw and its battery in a safe, dry and well-ventilated place, out of the reach of children when it is not being used.
• The tool and its battery may only be stored at an ambient temperature between 0°c and 40°c.

Transport

• Always mount the blade guard 9 before transport.
• Ensure that the oil tank cap 5 is firmly screwed to prevent oil leakage during transport.
• Use the original packaging and secure the chainsaw against shock and vibrations during transport.
• Always carry the chainsaw using the handle provided for this purpose.

Disposal

At the end of the machine’s working life or when it can no longer be repaired, ensure that it is disposed of according to national regulations. — Contact your local authority for details of collection schemes in your area.

In all circumstances:

• DO not dispose of power tools with domestic waste.
• DO not incinerate.
• Do not dispose of as unsorted municipal waste.

Warning

• Do not put the battery pack on fire or mutilate; cells may burst or release toxic materials.
• Do not short circuit cells, may cause burns.
• The battery pack must be removed from the appliance before it is scrapped.
• The battery pack is to be disposed of safely.
• Do not mutilate batteries; corrosive electrolytes will be released.
• Do not dispose of batteries or cells in a charged condition.
• Expired batteries must be recycled/disposed of in accordance with the appropriate regulation or legislation. They should be returned to your local warranty agent/stockist.

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