TB 38- Reciprocating Saw

Question 1

TB 38: The saw is designed to cut wood how thick?

Answer 1

12” thick

Question 2

TB 38: The saw is designed to cut metal how thick?

Answer 2

3/4” thick

Question 3

TB 38: The saw blade reciprocates from _ to _ SPM (strokes per mintue) depending on the pressure applied

Answer 3

0 to 2600 SPM

Question 4

TB 38: Where is the saw located?

Answer 4

On all LAFD Trucks and Heavy Rescue Vehicles

Question 5

TB 38: What does the ‘Tiger Saw’ Kit consist of?

Answer 5

• Metal Carrying Case
• 9 1/2 foot power cord modified to LAFD portable generator electric receptacles
• Pig Tail converting twist lock receptacle to a standard 3 prong plug

Question 6

TB 38: The gear housing, intermediate plate, blade and pivoting guide shoe may be energized if the blade cuts into live wiring within a wall. To prevent electrical shock, one hand should hold the?

Answer 6

trigger switch on the handle, while the other hand firmly grasps the rubber front housing cover

Question 7

TB 38: As the switch trigger is squeezed, the speed of the blade

Answer 7

increases

Question 8

Tb 38: Lower speeds are recommended for most?

higher speeds are recommended for?

Answer 8

Metal Cutting Operations

Wood

Question 9

TB 38:What kind of motion feature does the Model 737 have?

Answer 9

Dual Blade Motion

Question 10

TB 38: Straight reciprocating motion

Answer 10

All metal cutting operations

Rotate clockwise so bar is vertical

Question 11

TB 38: Orbital Motion

Answer 11

Fast cutting of wood

Rotate counterclockwise so bar is horizontal

Question 12

TB 38: Model 737 has what kind of blade clamp?

Answer 12

Quick change blade clamp

Can change blade w/o using tool or hex wrench

Question 13

TB 38: The reciprocating shaft must be fully ___ to permit access to the blade release collar

Answer 13

Extended

Question 14

To open the blade clamp:

Answer 14

rotate and hold the blade release collar counterclockwise (as viewed from the front of the saw

Question 15

Insert the blade into the clamp until it bottoms. Normally blades are inserted with the teeth facing down; however, the blade clamp will accept the blade in either position, teeth up or down. Allow the release collar to rotate…

Answer 15

clockwise to lock the blade in place

Question 16

If a blade breaks leaving nothing to grasp, utilize another blade as a tool to

Answer 16

aid in removing the broken piece.

Question 17

The guide shoe serves as a

Answer 17

rest while making a cut

Question 18

The shoe can be adjusted by

Answer 18

loosening two hex set screws located in the bottom of the rubber front housing

Question 19

The saw should not be operated with the guide shoe

Answer 19

removed

Question 20

Best results are obtained by keeping the guide shoe firmly against

Answer 20

the material being cut

Question 21

Tiger Saw can be used for plunge cutting wood, plywood, wallboard, and plastic materials. Do Not attempt to plunge cut

Answer 21

metal

Question 22

The best plunge cut performance is obtained with the saw set for

Answer 22

orbital motion

Question 23

To start the Plunge Cut:

Answer 23

rest the saw on the shoe bracket with the blade not touching the surface to be cut. Start the saw. Using the shoe bracket as a pivot, rotate the blade into the work while drawing the saw backward slowly. When the blade has cut through the work, continue raising the saw until it is perpendicular to the work surface

Question 24

When cutting angle, H-beam, or cha nnel type metals start the cut on the surface where the

Answer 24

greatest number of teeth will contact the work

Try to keep at least 3 teeth in contact with the work at all times.

Question 25

TB 38: Utilizing the Tiger Saw, the A, B, and C posts of a car can be cut as __ or ___ than the Hurst Tool Cutters

Answer 25

Fast or Faster

Question 26

Tb 38: The first cut through the A post is continued across the window to

Answer 26

the A post on the opposite side of the car

Question 27

TB 38: Which blade is best suited for cutting the window from the A post to the opposite side of the car?

Answer 27

960R, 9” blade with 10 teeth per inch (TPI)

Question 28

TB 38: The saw is effective in tight spots, when cutting the brake or clutch pedal, what should be used to keep tension around the pedal to keep tension as the cut is made?

Answer 28

Ladder Strap

Question 29

TB 38: When locating hidden fires in the walls or between floors, what are the advantages the tiger saw has?

Answer 29

Causes less damage
Cut out charred framing
Little time to clean following use

Question 30

TB 38: how can the tiger saw be used for sprinkler systems?

Answer 30

Used to cut out a broken piece of pipe

Line can be plugged and system returned to operating condition

Question 31

TB 38: ____ & _______ is critical in situations where the blade cannot be fully visualized by the operator and there is a possibility that the blade could contact a trapped victim.

Answer 31

Blade selection (blade length) and tool operation

Question 32

Tb 38: To avoid electric shock prevent body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, stoves, etc. Make cuts in walls…

Answer 32

shallow to avoid contacting electrical wiring

Question 33

TB 38: Maintenance of Tiger Saw

Answer 33

Kept clean
Blow out all air passages
Plastic parts cleaned with a soft damp cloth
Never use solvents to clean

Question 34

Tb 38: Blade replacement parts?

Answer 34

Available at S&M, one for one exchange basis
F-175 tag
Note Part # and TPI on tag