Portable Power Saws (Tools 9)

Question 1

What type of Engine is in the Portable power saw?

Answer 1

A high speed, two cycle engine powers the saw.

Question 2

What blade is used to cut roofs?

Answer 2

Carbide Tip.

Question 3

What kind of blade is used to cut metal?

Answer 3

Aluminum oxide.

Question 4

What kind of blade is used to cut cement or masonry?

Answer 4

Silicon Carbide

“Slices Cement”

Question 5

What can you cut with a diamond blade?

Answer 5

You can cut both Cement/Masonry and Metal/Steel. Diamond Blades can also cut through bullet proof glass.

Question 6

How many minutes of continuous operation is one full tank of fuel sufficient for? (Partner Saw)

Answer 6

20-30 mins

Question 7

What is the recommended fuel mixture for a partner saw?

Answer 7

One and a half small containers (4.8 oz) of Partner Engine Oil to be mixed with one gallon of fresh gasoline.

Question 8

True or False?

The fuel tank of a partner saw contains a special wick that allows for operation regardless of position.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

When should you replace a Carbide Tip blade?

Answer 9

• 8 or more tips missing or broken

- worn down to the circumference of the blade

Question 10

When should you replace a Silicon Carbide or Aluminum Oxide Blade?

Answer 10

• cracked or badly nicked
• center hole wears out of round
• blade is worn down to 8” diameter or less

Question 11

Can you run the Engine of a Partner Saw without an air filter?

Answer 11

No.

Question 12

What should the guide member and operating member be wearing when operating the partner saw?

Answer 12

• Full fire clothing
• gloves
• googles

Question 13

Where should they goggles that are to be used with the Partner Saw be located?

Answer 13

Attached to the Saw carrying handle.

Question 14

When a guide man is communicating physically with the operator during a partner saw operation what do: 1 slap, 2 slaps, and three slaps mean?

Answer 14

1 slap: Stop
2 slaps: Cut
3 Slaps: Shut saw down

Question 15

During roof or floor cutting operations, the circle of danger is how big?

Answer 15

20 feet from the point where the blade of the saw is in operation

Question 16

What should you do with removed pieces of roof section?

Answer 16

Leave near roof opening to warn other members.

Question 17

How big should the hole in a roof be in buildings other than taxpayers?

Answer 17

3x6

Question 18

True or False?

CAUTION should be exercised when choosing returns to be opened. Returns remote from fire should be avoided as this action could unnecessarily spread the cockloft fire.

Answer 18

True.

Question 19

True or False?
Fresh smoke coming from the area of the saw blade and a slowing of the blade usually indicates too deep a cut through heavy material.

Answer 19

True.

Question 20

True or False?
If excessive resistance to the saw is encountered, the cut may be on the beam. Sparks are a good indication that cut is on beam.

Answer 20

True.

Question 21

True or False?

Preferably, saws shall be started in a smoke free area close to the point of operation.

Answer 21

True.

Question 22

One Diamond blade should outlast how many abrasive blades?

Answer 22

150

Question 23

The Diamond Blade Generates how much less sparks than abrasive blades?

Answer 23

90%

Question 24

What is the Diamond percentage of a Diamond Blade?

Answer 24

85 % on the cutting edge

Question 25

How can you rectify a Diamond Blade becoming glazed over?

Answer 25

Use it to cut an abrasive material such as concrete. This will expose more diamonds on the blades edge.

Question 26

What blade should be painted yellow?

Answer 26

The silicone carbide blade.