Portable Power Saws

Question 0

Aluminum oxide blades will cut?

Answer 0

• through various types of steel including auto bodies, metal security doors, metal window bars

Question 1

Carbide tip blades will cut?

Answer 1

• Through gravel
• Tar covered roofs
• Wood flooring
• light sheet metal
• not used on metal

Question 2

Silicon carbide blades will cut?

Answer 2

• Through concrete and other masonry materials

Question 3

Fuel tank is sufficient for?

Answer 3

20-30 minutes continuous running

Question 4

Proper fuel mixture?

Answer 4

4.8 ounces or partner engine oil to one gallon fresh gasoline

Question 5

Belt adjustments, including a visual inspection of the belt should be done?

Answer 5

Weekly at MUD and after every cutting operation

Question 6

When starting, which foot goes in the control guard?

Answer 6

Left

Question 7

Once the saw is started:

Answer 7

1) disengage trigger lock
2) allow saw to run 10-20 seconds
3) slowly bring rpm to full throttle and let saw run full throttle for additional 10-20 seconds
4) remove finger and let blade stop turning

Question 8

Technical Service Division for repairs when:

Answer 8

• Blade continues to spin
• When 8 or more tips are missing/broken from carbide tip or worn down to circumference of the blade
• Aluminum oxide or Silicon blade when cracked or badly nicked, center hole wears out of round, or blade is worn down to 8” diameter or less

Question 9

Engine should not be run without an?

Answer 9

Air filter

Question 10

Guide mans meaning of 1 Slap, 2 Slap, and 3 slap of operator?

Answer 10

1 Slap = Stop Cut

2 Slaps = Cut

3 Slaps = Shut Down Saw

Question 11

Circle of Danger is?

Answer 11

• 20 foot radius is the Circle of danger

Question 12

The circle of danger shall be measured in all directions from?

Answer 12

From the point where the blade of yhe saw is in operation

Question 13

Who is allowed in the circle of danger?

Answer 13

Only the OFFICER, GUIDE MAN, and OPERATOR

Question 14

When a love saw is unattended?

Answer 14

Must AlWAYS be shut down when unattended

Question 15

Stance for normal cutting should be the Boxer Stance, in which your feet are how many inches apart?

Answer 15

18” - 20”

Question 16

Beginning RPM’s for blades?

Answer 16

1) Carbide Tip = Dull RPM

2) Aluminum OXIDE & Silicon Carbide = gradually increase RPM

Question 17

Coffin cut sequence?

Answer 17

Cut 1 = 3 feet approx

Cut 2 = knock out corner cut

Cut 3 = 6 feet approx

Cut 4-7 = 3 feet approx

Question 19

On a saw what maintenance can be performed by units?

Answer 19

1) Change spark plugs
2) change blade
3) refuel tank
4) change and adjust belt
5) clean exterior of saw
6) change the air filter

Question 20

Color Code for Silicone Carbide Blade

Answer 20

Yellow on both sides

Question 21

Color Code for Aluminum Oxide blades?

Answer 21

Unpainted

Question 22

What hook should be brought to the roof of a taxpayer?

Answer 22

10’ hook to push down double ceilings, open returns etc