(1) TB 32- Chainsaw Flashcards
What are the two ways a chain brake is engaged?
- Automatic (inertia)
- Manual
An automatic engagement of the hand brake happens how fast?
1/10th of a second
A cutting operation requires how many members minimum?
2 - the operator and safety person.
Is it ok to fuel a chainsaw indoors or in quarters?
No
The length of a cut with a chainsaw should not exceed the reach of what?
The ventilation tool (rubbish hook vs pick head axe)
(However, the length of cut will strongly depend on the ventilation technique being used.)
When trying to de-flood a chainsaw, place the on/off switch to “off”. Should you then engage or disengage the choke? And then pull the starter cord how many times?
- Disengage
- 4-5 times
When used to locate structural members, the chain saw should be held in an upright position, perpendicular to the roof’s surface.
Once the structural members (rafters, joists, etc.) have been located, the chain saw may be lowered to approximately ___ degrees to the cutting surface for continued cutting.
45 degrees
Can you fuel a hot chainsaw?
Yes, with extreme caution
Can you use gasoline as a cleaning solvent?
No
Once you have started cutting on a rock covered composition roof, is it necessary to clear rocks before advancing the chainsaw?
No, only when the first cut is made
If carbide tips become damaged, replace the chain when:
1. Missing/damaged tips on ___ or more cutters in a row.
2. Missing /damaged tips on ___ or more cutters at random.
3. ?
4. ?
- 3
- 6
- Broken tie straps
- Dull chain
Making a visual check of entire chain saw for loose fasteners and/or covers is a daily, weekly or monthly check?
Daily
Checking the operation of the chain brake is a daily, weekly or monthly check?
Weekly
Inspecting the starter cord for fraying and contamination and security of starter cord handle is a daily, weekly or monthly check?
Weekly
Checking the condition of the spark plug is a daily, weekly or monthly check?
Monthly