TB 038 - Receprocating Saw Flashcards
The reciprocating saws are _____ _____ cutting devices.
Variable speed
The saws are designed for cutting wood up to __” thick, metal up to ___” thick, and various other materials, such as plastics, fiberglass, hard rubber, etc.
12’’
3/4’’
The Milwaukee Sawzall blade reciprocates from __ to _____ SPM (strokes per minute) with a _____ in stroke. The Porter-Cable Tiger Saw reciprocates from __ to _____ SPM.
0 to 3000spm
1-1/4
0 to 2600spm
The reciprocating saw kit consists of the following:
- _______ _______
- Milwaukee Sawzall 360° Rotating Handle Reciprocating Saw Porter-Cable Tiger Saw Model ___
- ___-foot power cord modified with a __ amp twist lock receptacle
- “____ ____” electrical cord converting a twist lock receptacle to a standard 3 prong plug
- An assortment of blades with various lengths and teeth per inch (TPI)
Carrying case
737
10 ft
30 amp
Pig tail
Part number 9688 and 9608 are how long? How many is carried? What’s the TPI? And what is it used for?
9”x7/8”x.062 (both)
10(both)
6 tpi(9668)
10 tpi (9608)
Demo work with nails
Part number 1568 and 1108 are how long? How many is carried? What’s the TPI? And what is it used for?
12’’x3/4’’x.062
5(both)
6 tpi(1568)
10 tpi(1108)
Demo work with nails
Part number 6348 6188 and 80ORG are how long? How many is carried? What’s the TPI? And what is it used for?
6”x3/4”x.035
2(6348, 6188)
8”x3/4”x.042 (80ORG)
4 tpi(6348)
18 tpi(6188)
Carbide(80ORG)
Fast nail free cuts(6348)
Galvanized pipe(6188)
Cast iron pipe grit(80ORG)
What allows for greater control of the maximum SPM
Speed control dial
The speed control dial has a setting of what range (only on the Milwaukee saw)
1-5
Lower speeds are recommended for most _____ cutting operations, while higher speeds are recommended for ____.
Metal
Wood
The reciprocating saw has a dual blade motion feature. The operator has a choice between straight _______ motion or _____ motion.
Reciprocating
Orbital
Straight reciprocating motion should be used for all _____ cutting operations. Orbital motion is used for fast cutting of _____. This feature is on both the
Metal
Wood
Milwaukee and porter-cable models
to set the saw for straight reciprocating motion: rotate selector knob _________ , so that the tab is to the left. To set the saw for orbital motion: rotate the selector knob _______, so that the tab is to the right.
Counterclockwise
Clockwise
On the Porter-Cable reciprocating saw, to set the saw for straight reciprocating motion: rotate selector knob, so that the tab is _______ to the blade. To set the saw for orbital motion: rotate the selector knob ______, so that the tab is ________ to the blade.
Parallel
Clockwise
Perpendicular
To open the blade clamp: rotate and hold the blade release collar ______
Counterclockwise
What orientation must the blade be for the blade clamp to accept the blade
It can accept it in any direction
Allow the release collar to rotate _______ to lock the blade in place.
Clockwise
If the blade clamp collar resists rotation to remove a blade work the blade ________________ while rotating the clamp in a ____________ direction. If a blade breaks leaving nothing to grasp, utilize ______ ______ as a tool to aid in removing the broken piece.
Up and down
Counterclockwise
Another blade
What serves as a rest while making a cut
Pivoting guide shoe
On the Milwaukee reciprocating saw, to lock the shoe in position, ____________________. The shoe can be adjusted forward or backward to _____ positions to take advantage of the unused portion of the blade
Push the shoe release lever up
6 positions
On the Porter-Cable reciprocating saw, the shoe can be adjusted by loosening two _____ _____ screws located in the _______ of the rubber front housing
Hex set screws
Bottom
The Milwaukee Sawzall handle can rotate continuously in either direction and locks at ___ degree increments, allowing optimal blade positioning and operator comfort
45 degree
The Milwaukee Sawzall handle can be locked into how many positions
8 positions
The Milwaukee handle rotation lock is a _____ button located at the _____ of the handle above the trigger
Black button
Top
