background image

MODEL 488EMC, 488PEMC
CHAIN SAW

488

488P

Part Number 69008-94310  Rev.  8/04

WARNING!

SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/
OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read
this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents.
Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating
this unit.

Shindaiwa Inc.
11975 S.W. Herman Road
Tualatin, Oregon 97062
Telephone:  503 692-3070
FAX:

 503 692-6696

www.shindaiwa.com

Shin-Daiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd.
Head Office: 6-2-11 Ozuka
Nishi, Asaminami-ku
Hiroshima, 731-3167, Japan
Telephone: 81-82-849-2220
FAX:

81-82-849-2481

©

 2004 Shindaiwa, Inc.

Part Number 69008-94310
Revision  8/04
Printed in Japan

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Summary of Contents for 488EMC

Page 1: ...umber 69008 94310 Rev 8 04 WARNING SHINDAIWA OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents Always wear eye an...

Page 2: ...23...

Page 3: ...t to cut above shoulder height Follow the manufacturer s instructions for sharpening and maintenance of the saw chain Use only the replacement bar and chain combinations specified by the manufacturer...

Page 4: ...21...

Page 5: ...uffler system 123456789012345678901 123456789012345678901 123456789012345678901 123456789012345678901 123456789012345678901 123456789012345678901 123456789012345678901 123456789012345678901 1234567890...

Page 6: ...19...

Page 7: ...surface and lift the bar nose slightly 8 To adjust chain tension Turn the chain tension screw clockwise to tighten the chain Turn the chain tension screw counter clockwise to loosen the chain Chain Ad...

Page 8: ...17 exterior r debris cooling hen clear y run from uel or rranty damage ted il from d then ne oil he nstall pull the distrib r walls ll the bed aged nd then ry...

Page 9: ...gine starts Rotating saw chain can cause serious injury Clear a safe work area before starting the engine Cold Engine Completely close the choke by pulling the choke control out to the fully extended...

Page 10: ...15...

Page 11: ...ustments Low speed mixture engine idling at operating temperature 1 Using a small screwdriver slowly turn the low speed mixture screw clockwise lean mixture and note any changes in engine rpm 2 Next t...

Page 12: ...13...

Page 13: ...ing this saw Use full throttle while cutting and apply only enough bar pressure to maintain engine speeds of 9000 10 000 rpm min 1 Wear close fitting clothing to protect your legs and arms Do not wear...

Page 14: ...11...

Page 15: ...f the log Keeping the guide bar parallel to the ground cut straight down but do not allow the saw to cut into the ground Cutting downed timber or buck ing increases the possibility of the wood settlin...

Page 16: ...9 aged etely d ord ng y ip ed uring er r e e control arm art refer Engine n sition If allow min rating g the ull the peat mpts to to start ontrol ngine ll the tarts engine h the until...

Page 17: ...y run ning the saw until it stops from lack of fuel Hard starting or a gradual loss of performance can be caused by carbon deposits lodged in the muffler s spark arrester screen For maximum performanc...

Page 18: ...7 ain often ecially A the ous the w the ox 1 m steps he saw...

Page 19: ...ugh cutting Chain grabs Saw won t pull chain through wood Excessive wear on the cutter heel Remedy If depth gauges are too low the chain is no longer serviceable Cause Depth gauge never filed Result S...

Page 20: ...5 gger Handle...

Page 21: ...condition Improper fuel Carbon deposits in the combustion chamber Remedy Cut at a slower rate Sharpen chain as required Adjust carburetor or consult with an authorized servicing dealer Drain and refil...

Page 22: ...3 ur dle ront s enever et go ntain he ea engine pt to and ain ar ecified he saw hain rs to Low at has nce 1 tan ine y on the hain ied in...

Page 23: ......

Reviews: