Whilst this is a photo copy, and some of the pages are a little askew, it was all readable and intact. A real bonus finding an old manual for a classic piece of kit that no other site had.
Great stuff.
Thanks to Owner-Manuals.com! This manual was exactly what I needed. As Amana was purchased by Maytag and later by Whirlpool, there was no way to receive it from their websites. I was lucky to find this resource.
Text excerpt from page 30 (click to view)
MAINTENANCE
Checking the inertia brake release
Throttle lock
Place the chain saw, with the engine switched off, on a stump or other stable surface. Release the front handle and let the saw fall by its own weight, rotating around the rear handle towards the stump.
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Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lock is released.
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Press the throttle lock and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it.
When the bar hits the stump the brake should be applied.
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Check that the throttle control and throttle lock move freely and that the return springs work properly.
Checking the brake trigger
Place the chain saw on �rm ground and start it. Make sure the chain does not touch the ground or any other object. See the instructions under the heading Start and stop. � Start the chain saw and apply full throttle. Release the throttle control and check that the chain stops and remains stationary. If the chain rotates when the throttle control is in the idle position you should check the carburettor idle adjustment.
Chain catcher
Grasp the chain saw �rmly, wrapping your �ngers and thumbs around the handles.
Check that the chain catcher is not damaged and is �rmly attached to the body of the chain saw.
Apply full throttle and activate the chain brake by tilting your left wrist forward onto the front hand guard. Do not let go of the front handle. The chain should stop immediately.
