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What is each directional movement of a piston in its range of travel called?
The stroke
In a 4 stroke engine, how many times must a piston move up AND down to complete a cylcle?
2 Times(2 revolutions of the crankshaft)
What kind of fuel will a 4 stroke engine use?
Gas or Diesel
In which stroke does a spark plug fire to ignite the fuel/air mixture?
The Compression stroke
Which stroke produces the engines power?
The power stroke
One the _____ movement of the piston, waste gasses are ______ and an air/fuel mixture is _____ into the cylinder by the _____ generated
This is stroke #____ on a 2 stroke engine
Downward, exhausted, drawn, vacuum
Stroke #1
On the ____ movement of the piston the air/fuel mixture is ______ generating heat. When the piston reaches the _____ of its upward travel the spark plug fires igniting the mixture.
This is stroke #____ on a 2 stroke engine
Upward, compressed, top
Stroke #2
What are the two power saws that we have?
Chain saws and rotary circular saws
What kind of internal combustion engines do all of our power saws have?
2 stroke
What are the uses for power saws?
4
Ventilation, forcible entry, extrication, building collapse
On what kind of apparatuses are power saws found on?
Ladder trucks, ladder tenders, heavy rescue 04, engines
Ladders/Tenders and Heavy Rescue 04 usually carry…
2 chain saws and one rotary saw
All TFD engines are now equipped with a…
Rotary saw and an assortment of blades
What are the 4 models of circular saws that we have?
Stihl TS-360, TS-400 TS-420, TS-460
What is the proper ratio of fuel/2 stroke oil? How many ounces do you put in 1 gallon to make that ratio?
50/1
2.5oz
All of the circular saws that we have use what size blade?
12”-14”
What is the displacement(size of the motor) for the TS-360, TS-400 TS-420, TS-460?
- 68ci
- 9ci
- 07ci
- 42ci
What is the max RPM for the TS-360, TS-400 TS-420, TS-460?
5000
5350
5350
5350
What is the weight without a blade for the TS-360, TS-400 TS-420, TS-460?
- 9lbs
- 5 lbs
- 3lbs
- 3lbs
What are the 3 saw blade types for circular saws
Steel carbide tipped blade
Composite blade
Rescue blade
What is the rescue blade able to cut?
Concrete, brick, masonry block, wood, steel, iron, glass, and plastic
What is the rescue blade made out of?
Steel core with industrial cutting diamonds vacuum-brazed to the edge
What is the maximum operating speed of the rescue blade?
5400 RPM
How much does the rescue blade weigh?
6lbs
The rescue blade can be _____ cooled
Water
Where is the rescue blade located?
On all engines, ladders, and ladder tenders
When using the rescue blade, what should you do to make sure the blade doesn’t “bog” in the cut?
Keep the saw RPM high
On a rescue blade the diamond edge may glaze up. What should you do if this happens?
Stick the tip of the blade while spinning at high RPMs into asphalt, concrete, block, brick, etc. to deglaze the cutting edge
You must never stop the rotation of the rescue blade by…
Doing this will…
Sticking it into something
Shorten the blade’s life
What are steel carbide tipped blades used for?
Cutting wood and non ferrous metals (copper/aluminum)
What are “non-ferrous” metals?
Metals that don’t have iron
Replace the steel carbide tipped blade when ____ of the tips are missing
1/3
What must you do before bringing the steel carbide tipped blade into contact with a surface?
Run the saw at full throttle
What are composite blades made out of?
Fiberglass and epoxy impregnated with an abrasive material
What are composite blades used for?
Cutting steel, concrete, and masonry
What speed must composite blades be spinning before contacting the work surface?
Idle speed
What mus be used to absorb or stop the transfer of vibration from the saw to the blade?
Blotters