*TB 38- Reciprocating Saw

Question 1

The saw is designed for cutting metal up to what thickness?

Answer 1

3/4”

Question 2

The saw blade reciprocates from 0 to _____ SPM (strokes per minute) depending on the pressure applied to the trigger located on the handle.

Answer 2

2,600

Question 3

How long is the tiger saw power cord?

Answer 3

9 1/2 ft

Question 4

Lower saw speeds are recommended for cutting what kind of material?

Answer 4

Metal

Question 5

Higher saw speeds are recommended for cutting what kind of material?

Answer 5

Wood

Question 6

What blade motion setting on the tiger saw should be used for cutting metal?

Answer 6

Straight

Question 7

What blade motion setting on the tiger saw should be used for cutting wood?

Answer 7

Orbital

Question 8

What are the two blade motion settings on the reciprocating saw?

Answer 8

Straight and orbital motion

Question 9

To set the saw for straight reciprocating motion: rotate selector knob clockwise so that the bar is in which position?

Answer 9

Verticle

Question 10

To set the saw for orbital reciprocating motion: rotate selector knob counterclockwise so that the bar is in which position?

Answer 10

Horizontal

Question 11

Can you attempt to plunge cut metal with the tiger saw?

Answer 11

No

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Orbital

Question 13

At least how many teeth should you keep in the work when cutting metal with the tiger saw?

Answer 13

At least 3

Question 14

What model tiger saw blade is best suited for vehicle extrication?

Answer 14

960R

Question 15

How long is the 960R cutting blade and how many teeth per inch does it have?

Answer 15

9” long

10 teeth per inch

Question 16

The use of solvents to clean the plastic parts on the tiger saw is ok, true or false?

Answer 16

False, solvents dissolve and damage these parts

Question 17

What additional information needs to be marked on the F-175 tag when sending in a tiger saw blade?

Answer 17

The blade part # and teeth per inch (TPI)

Question 18

True or false? Tiger saw blade replacement is done on a one-for-one basis.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

The saw is designed for cutting wood up to what thickness?

Answer 19

12”