TB 032 - Chain Saw Flashcards
Safety equipment shall be used at all times:
1. ________
2. ________
3. ________
4. ________________
- Gloves
- Goggles
- Helmet
- Turnout coat or brush jacket
If an electrical hazard is suspected or exists, ________ gloves shall be used
Gauntlet
Bags for gauntlet gloves are generally ______ onto chain bar scabbards
Sewn
________ gloves should accompany the chain saw to all work areas.
Gauntlet
Chainsaw:
Although equipped with a _________ clutch, the chain of a chain saw at idle speed may continue to spin
Centrifugal
When cutting, the operator should strive to be positioned to keep the ______ out of line with the body
Chain
Chainsaw:
There are two ways that a chain brake is engaged: _________ and _________
Manual
Automatic
________ engagement most often occurs when the chain saw kicks back
Automatic
Automatic engagement occurs very quickly and the brake engages within ____ of a second
1/10
Some chain saws are equipped with an _________ operated chain brake that engages whenever a violent movement of the chain saw occurs
Inertia
Never use the chain brake hand guard as a ________ handle
Carrying
DO NOT operate a chain saw at speeds above ______ when the chain brake is engaged or engine damage may result
Idle
cutting is an operation involving a minimum of __ members
2
The primary responsibility of the safety person is to:
1. ______ the operator of changing or unsafe conditions
2. ______ injury
3. ______ the operator who is backing up while involved in cutting operations.
- Alert
- Prevent
- Assist
Since a running chain saw creates a serious communication problem, the safety member will have to use gestures or “______ language” to communicate effectively
Body
An effective way for the safety member to remain in contact with the operator is to use an ___________ grip on an axe scabbard belt, B/A frame/webbing
UNDERHANDED
Refueling of chain saws shall be done in a well ventilated area. NEVER refuel chain saws _______ or in ______
Indoors
Quarters
Unlike other power tools, the chain saw can be used to “______ or ______” rafters or joists
Feel
Read
The length of cut (A) should not exceed the reach of the ____________ tool (B)
Ventilation
trade “space for time” will allow the hole to be completed ________ the fire travels to the work area
Before
Pull starter cord JUST ENOUGH to engage starter pawls. Crank engine smartly with ________ pulls
Short
If the engine fires but does not continue to run, push choke in ______ way
Half
When the engine runs, disengage choke, squeeze and __________ the throttle trigger immediately
Release
Warm the chain saw prior to cutting by bringing ______ up to peak speed and then allowing them to drop off. Repeat this process several times
RPM’s
Do not operate chain saws at continuous full RPM without a “______” on the chain
Load
Do not attempt to start chain saw with chain ________ engaged
Brake
Pump manual ______ several times to insure chain lubrication if the chain saw is so equipped
Oiler
If the chain saw will not start, check the following: On/off switch and _______ - off/disconnected
Wiring
Flooded cylinder - Pull starter cord __ to __ times
4 to 5
An advantage of the chain saw is the operator’s ability to “______” the work
Feel