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- Page 1 SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/ OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL 488EMC, 488PEMC CHAIN SAW 488P WARNING! 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. Part Number 69008-94310 Rev. 8/04...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introductions Attention Statements Warning Labels Warning labels affixed to the ma- The Shindaiwa 488 saw was de- Throughout this manual are special chine mean as follows: signed and built to deliver superior “attention statements” surrounded performance and reliability without by boxes and preceded by the trian-... -
Page 3: Safety Information
Kickback Safety WARNING! Kickback can happen lightning-fast! Kickback Safety Precautions This saw is equipped with the follow- WARNING! WARNING! ing safety equipment: 1. Inertia chain brake. ■ Grip the saw firmly with your Either of the following reactions could cause you to lose control of right hand on the rear handle 2. -
Page 4: Additional Safety Precautions
Keep sembled. components, could result in bystanders and animals out of ■ Use only Shindaiwa-recommended serious injury. the work area. parts when repairing or servicing ■ Never allow any part of your body ■... -
Page 5: Unit Description
New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8... -
Page 6: Specifications
If you have any questions regarding Chain Type: Oregon ® and/or be designated as "low your Shindaiwa chain saw, or if you do not 33SL (20”) kickback chain" per ANSI B175.1- Guide Bar understand something in this manual, your 2000 standards. -
Page 7: Installing Guide Bar/Chain
Installing and Adjusting the Guide Bar and Saw Chain NOTE: Guide plate (A) For longest chain life, place new or replacement chain loops in oil and Stud soak overnight before installation. IMPORTANT! Chain tensioner pin The chain brake must be completely disengaged before removing or installing Guide plate (B) the clutch cover. -
Page 8: Mixing Fuel
When available, use Shindaiwa Premium bar & chain oil. Some types of gasoline contain alcohol. Never use any type of When Shindaiwa oil is not avail- gasoline containing more than able, use a premium 30-weight oil 10% alcohol by volume! More specifically blended for bar &... -
Page 9: Starting The Engine
Engine Start 5. Grip the starter handle with the IMPORTANT! WARNING! right hand and pull slowly until This chain saw is equipped with a throttle This chain saw is equipped starter engagement is felt. trigger lock out system designed to with a fast idle feature for prevent unintended throttle activation. -
Page 10: Starting A Flooded Engine
Starting a Flooded Engine If the carburetor choke is closed 5. With the spark plug removed, the (choke control fully extended) and choke control pushed in and the after repeated attempts, the engine ignition control in the “OFF” fails to start, the engine may be position, clear any excess fuel in flooded with fuel. -
Page 11: Carburetor Adjustments
Carburetor Adjustments IMPORTANT! Low and High Mixture A clean and unrestricted airflow is Adjustments. essential to your saw engine's perfor- Low-speed mixture (engine idling mance and durability! Before attempting at operating temperature) any carburetor adjustments, inspect and 1. Using a small screwdriver, slowly clean the engine air filter as required! turn the low speed mixture screw Procedures for maintaining your saw's air... -
Page 12: Chain Brake
If either of step 1 or step 2 tests fail, contact an authorized shindaiwa dealer for repairs. WARNING! Both of the above testing procedures must cause the chain brake to engage and prevent the saw chain from moving! If the... -
Page 13: Cutting With The Saw
Cutting with the Saw IMPORTANT! Always use full throttle while cutting! Keep the chain sharp and let the saw do the work! Forcing the saw into the work reduces cutting performance, and can damage the saw through overheating! THINK SAFETY! Stop the saw before moving it to Wear close-fitting or from the work area. -
Page 14: Felling Trees
Felling Trees Felling Larger Trees Before Felling a Tree (Over 6” diameter) 1. Determine the direction of fall by inspecting: If a tree is otherwise healthy and not Direction of seriously out of balance, its direction Tree shape and angle of lean. Fall of fall can often be encouraged by Size and shape/placement of... -
Page 15: Bucking/Limbing
Bucking Use two cuts when bucking the Techniques outboard end of an unsupported If the log is well supported, start log. Your first cut should be an your cut from the top of the log. underbuck, cutting upward Keeping the guide bar parallel to through approximately 1/3 the the ground, cut straight down but diameter of the tree. -
Page 16: Maintenance
Maintenance 4. Sharpen and adjust the saw (488P) WARNING! chains as required. (Pre-filter) Remove the air cleaner Before performing any 5. Clean the guide bar groove and oil element from the carburetor and maintenance on this saw, stop the hole, and inspect the bar groove wash it with soap and water. - Page 17 CAUTION! must be removed from service until Carbon deposits in the combustion CAUTION! it can be inspected by a Shindaiwa- chamber or exhaust port cannot be trained service technician. Never store the saw with any fuel removed in the field. For further decar-...
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Page 18: Saw Chain Performance
Saw Chain Performance Your saw's performance on the job Sharpening Technique depends heavily on the condition of IMPORTANT! its saw chain. File all cutters to the same angle and How the Saw Chain Works depth! Unequal filing may cause the saw As the saw chain is pulled through to vibrate or cut erratically! the wood:... - Page 19 Correct Filing Technique Correct angle Slightly protruding hook on top plate or point (curve on non- 0.025” chisel chain) A = B Top of depth gauge at correct height below top plate Front of depth gauge rounded Filing Problems Top plate angle Cause Cause Top plate angle...
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Page 20: Troubleshooting
87 or higher mixed with Shindaiwa 2- cycle Engine Oil and gasoline at a 50:1 ratio). Is fuel reaching Clean and replace as Check for clogged fuel required and restart. - Page 21 Improper fuel ratio. Drain and refill with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or higher mixed with Shindaiwa 2-cycle Engine Oil and gasoline at a 50:1 ratio). Clean, repair or replace as Fan, fan cover, cylin- necessary.
- Page 22 Troubleshooting ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Clogged air filter. Clean the air cleaner element. Poor acceleration. Clogged fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter. Chain brake engaged. Inspect and/or test brake. Return to dealer as required. Consult with an authorized Carburetor mixture too rich or too lean.
- Page 23 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.