Shindaiwa 488EMC - User Manual

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

Kickback Safety

Kickback Safety Precautions

Learn how kickback occurs and how to avoid it to prevent serious injury.

Safety Equipment for Kickback Prevention

Engine Operation

Engine Start Procedure

Step-by-step guide on how to safely start the chain saw engine.

Engine Stop Procedure

Carburetor Adjustments

Idle Speed Adjustment

Low and High Mixture Adjustments

Adjusting fuel mixture for optimal engine performance and idling.

High Speed Mixture Adjustment

Maintenance and Storage

40;50 Hour Maintenance

Regular maintenance tasks required after 40-50 hours of operation.

Spark Arrester Maintenance

Long Term Storage Instructions

Correct Filing Technique

Filing Problem Diagnosis

Identifying common chain filing problems and their causes.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Low Power Output Solutions

Diagnose and resolve issues causing low power output from the engine.

Engine Performance Problems

Shindaiwa 488EMC Specifications

General

Engine Type	2-stroke
Chain Pitch	3/8 in
Chain Gauge	0.050 in
Bar Length	40 cm (16 in)
Fuel Capacity	0.5 L