Chain Saw T-24

Question 1

While operating the chain saw, the operator and control person shall wear the following
NFPA compliant and FDNY approved protective equipment:

Answer 1

Long sleeve work duty
shirt or bunker coat, 
helmet, eye protection, ear protection, 
saw protected gloves, bunker
boots, and saw protected chaps
Sec 2.4

Question 2

While cutting downward you will experience a pulling reaction. During upward cutting a
pushing reaction will be felt.
True or False

Answer 2

True
Push up
Pull down
Sec 3.10.1

Question 3

Maintain steady footing while gripping the chain saw firmly with both hands. When operating
on slopes, the chain saw operator must always stand on the _______ of the tree/log
when cutting

Answer 3

Uphill

Sec 3.7

Question 4

When operating the chain saw which side shall the operator be on ?

Answer 4

Body always to the left of the chain line.

Sec 3.5.3

Question 5

A circle of danger of a RADIUS of at least_____ will be established before the commencement
of cutting. Who is allowed in this circle of danger ?

Answer 5

10 ft
The saw operator and control person will be the only personnel in this area
during cutting
Sec 4.4

Question 6

Is the saw refueled inside or outside the circle of danger ?

Answer 6

Saw refueling area is to be located outside the circle of danger
Sec 4.10

Question 7

Who makes sure that personnel are rotated during chain saw operations and why ?

Answer 7

Officer is to rotate personnel to reduce individual exposure to high noise levels and
prevent operator fatigue.
Sec 4.11

Question 8

Where is the kickback potential the greatest on the chain saw

Answer 8

TIP of the blade Upper 90 degree quadrant
Kickback potential of the chain saw is very dangerous. Never make plunge cuts with the
tip of the blade. Never use the tip of the saw blade for cutting. This practice can cause a
violent, uncontrollable kickback.
Sec 5.6

Question 9

Can chaps be worn over long pants in liu of bunker pants ? Who wears the chaps ?

Answer 9

YES!!
Chaps must be worn over either long pants or bunker pants. Chaps shall not be
worn over shorts.
Shall be worn by the operator AND the Control person
Sec 7.3.1

Question 10

When is the chain saw put out of service ?

Answer 10

Be sure chain stops when throttle is released. If the chain continues to spin at idle place
saw out of service.
Sec 7.1.7

Question 11

When repairs to the chain saw are required, unit is to forward it to ?

Answer 11

the Technical
Services Division with Form RT-2.
Sec 8.1.2

Question 12

When are chain saws examined and tested ?

Answer 12

Saws are to be examined and tested weekly. Schedule is to be established by the
Company Commander
Sec 8.1.3

Question 13

How is testing of chain saw done ?

Answer 13

1. Two persons at all times
2. Test to be performed in a protected area. A circle of danger of a radius of at
   least 10’ will be established before the commencement of testing
3. Operating members must wear all required NFPA protective equipment
   whenever testing or operating chain saw
   Sec 8.1.3

Question 14

Only 2 cycle engine oil, received from Technical Services Division, specifically
for the chain saws is to be mixed with gasoline when making the fuel mixture.
Agree or Disagree

Answer 14

Agree
Sec 8.2.2
Bar and fuel oil are to be requisitioned from Technical Services Division using
form 23-BS-2.
Sec 8.2.3

Question 15

When are fuel and bar oil levels checked on chain saw besides prior to cutting ?

Answer 15

Fuel and bar oil levels are to be examined and replenished at the weekly
inspection of the saw.
Sec 8.2.4

Question 16

Bar oil levels are to be checked prior to cutting operations and replenished as
required during cutting. The chain saw should never be operated without chain
and blade being oiled. It is unsafe and can cause damage to saw.
What if the saw is not oiling the bar. Is it OOS ?

Answer 16

If saw is not oiling the bar, first check reservoir for oil and, if necessary, remove
the bar and clean debris from oiling grooves and ports in bar
Sec 8.2.1

Question 17

What can we do with the filters on the chain saw ? Can we replace them ?

Answer 17

Clean them not replace them !
Air filter shall be examined and cleaned after each cutting operation. If replacement
is required, saw will be forwarded to the Technical Services Division.
Clean air filter after each use
Sec 8.3

Question 18

Do not attempt to make adjustments to the carburetor or automatic chain oiler.
These settings are only to be adjusted by trained mechanics
True or False

Answer 18

True!!

Sec 8.5.3

Question 19

Can we sharpen or replace the chains on a chain saw ?

Answer 19

We can replace not sharpen

Chains requiring re-sharpening are to be forwarded with RT-2 to the Technical
Services Division.
Replacement chains may be requisitioned by forwarding form 23-BS-2 to
Technical Services Division, when forwarding chain for sharpening.
Sec 8.4.2

Question 20

Before cutting an object which has fallen against a structure and is now
supported by it. Support it using shoring or lashing
Agree or Disagree

Answer 20

Disagree!!
Do not attempt cutting an object which has fallen against a structure and is now
supported by it.
Sec 5.2

Question 21

Wood on the ground or standing timber which is under tension has first to be cut on the compression side or the tension side ?

Answer 21

Compression side. C before T
Thereafter the cross-cut must be finished from the tension side.
Otherwise the blade will pinch or the saw may suddenly kick back.
Sec 6.6

Question 22

Can members cut a tree branch that is hanging with a chain saw ?

Answer 22

NO!!
If a branch, tree section or other object is hanging, leaning or otherwise damaged, members
are to prevent access to the danger area by unauthorized persons. If practical, the object
should be stabilized by lashing or shoring. Cutting it down is NOT TO BE attempted.
Sec 5.3

Question 23

Can we remove a tree that has fallen on an unoccupied

car ?

Answer 23

NO!!
3.4 Members are not to attempt to remove a tree which has fallen on a vehicle unless such
action is required to
1. Perform a rescue,
2. Administer first aid
3. Establish an emergency lane
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