Shindaiwa 488 Owner's Manual page 10

AISWASSV
INSTALLING THE GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN
Guide plate (A)
Stud
Chain tensioner pin
Spacer (discard)
For longest chain life, place new or 4. Place the guide bar over the guide
replacement chain loops in oil and soak
bar studs and chain tensioner pin.
overnight before installation.
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The chain brake must be completely
disengaged before removing or
installing the clutch cover.
Failure to align the guide
bar and chain tensioner pin can
cause serious damage to the
clutch cover, guide bar, tensioner
pin, and/or engine crankcase!
1. Use the socket wrench to remove
the clutch cover nuts in a counter-
cloclwise rotation.
2. Remove the clutch cover.
3. Remove and discard the packing
spacer.