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TB 38 - Tiger Saw Flashcards

1
Q

The porter cable tiger saw is what kind of reciprocating saw?

A

Variable speed

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2
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The saw is designed for cutting wood up to how many inches thick?

A

12”

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3
Q

The saw is designed to cut metal up to how many inches thick?

A

3/4”

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4
Q

The saw can cut various other material such as what?

A

Plastic, fiberglass, hard rubber

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5
Q

The saw blade reciprocates from how many strokes per minute (SPM) depending on the pressure applied to the trigger located on the handle?

A

0 to 2600 SPM

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6
Q

The tiger saw is carried on which apparatus on the LAFD?

A

Truck and heavy rescue

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7
Q

What model is the tiger saw?

A

737 porter cable tiger saw

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8
Q

What is part of the tiger saw kit?

A

Metal carrying case
Tiger saw with 9 1/2’ power cord modified to accept LAFD portable generator electrical receptacles
“Pig tail”

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9
Q

What does the “pig tail” electrical convert a twist lock receptacle to?

A

A standard 3 prong plug

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10
Q

The gear housing, intermediate plate, blade and pivoting guide shoe may be energized if the blade cuts into what within a wall?

A

Live wiring

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11
Q

To prevent electric shock, one hand should the the trigger switch on the handle and the other hand firmly grasps what?

A

Rubber front housing cover

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12
Q

What speeds are recommended for most metal cutting operations?

A

Lower speeds

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13
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What speeds are recommended for wood cutting operations?

A

Higher speeds

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14
Q

The tiger saw has a dual blade motion feature, which motions are they?

A

Straight reciprocating motion or orbital motion

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15
Q

What should straight reciprocating motion be used on?

A

Metal

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16
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What should orbital motion be used on?

A

Wood

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17
Q

To set the tiger saw for straight reciprocating motion, rotate selector knob clockwise so that bar is in what position?

A

Vertical

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18
Q

To set the tiger saw for orbital motion, rotate selector knob counterclockwise so that bar is in what position?

A

Horizontal

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19
Q

The tiger saw is equipped with what to permit operator to change blade quickly without the use of a tool or hex wrench?

A

Quick change blade clamp

20
Q

In order to release blade collar, the reciprocating shaft must be fully what while pivoting guide shoe forward to improve access of blade?

A

Extended

21
Q

To open the blade clamp, rotate the blade release collar in what direction?

A

Counterclockwise

22
Q

The blade clamp will accept the blade in which direction?

A

Either teeth up or teeth down

23
Q

Normally blades are inserted into the blade clamp in what direction?

A

Teeth down

24
Q

If the blade clamp collar resists rotation to remove a blade, work the blade what while rotating the clamp in a counterclockwise direction?

A

Up and down

25
Q

What does the guide shoe serve as while make a cut?

A

Rest

26
Q

The shoe can be adjusted by loosening what 2 screws located in the bottom of the rubber front housing?

A

Hex screws

27
Q

Should the saw be operated with guide shoe removed?

A

No

28
Q

The tiger saw can be used for plunge cutting what material only?

A

Wood, plywood, wallboard and plastic

29
Q

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

A

Orbital

30
Q

To start a cut, rest saw on shoe bracket with blade not touching surface, use the shoe bracket as a pivot and rotate blade into work while drawing saw what?

A

Backward slowly

31
Q

When cutting angle, h-beam, or channel type metals start the cut on the surface where the greatest number of what will contact work?

A

Teeth

32
Q

When cutting metal, you should always try to keep at least how many teeth in contact with work at all times?

A

3 teeth

33
Q

The reciprocating saw is a valuable adjunct to what tool during physical rescue incidents involving vehicle extrication?

A

Hurst tool

34
Q

The 960R 9” blade with how many teeth per square inch is best suited for cutting through A posts and windshield of cars?

A

10 TPI

35
Q

When using the tiger saw to cut a brake or clutch pedal, use what around the pedal to keep tension? and to keep pedal from excessively vibrating and binding blade?

A

Ladder strap

36
Q

The tiger saw is an effective tool when searching or what located in hidden spaces often found in walls or between floors?

A

Fires

37
Q

A wall or floor opened with a tiger saw will incur far less damage than if opened with what?

A

An axe or rubbish hook

38
Q

When compared to what power tool, the tiger saw requires little time to clean following use?

A

Chainsaw

39
Q

For safety considerations, the what selection and tool operation is critical in situations where the blade cannot be fully visualized and possibly coming in contact with a victim?

A

Blade selection (length)

40
Q

To avoid electric shock, prevent body contact with grounded surfaces such as what?

A

Pipes, radiators, stoves

41
Q

When cutting into walls, your cuts should be what to avoid contacting electrical wires?

A

Shallow

42
Q

Following use of the tiger saw, blow out all what with dry compressed air?

A

Air passages

43
Q

All plastic parts of the tiger saw should be cleaned with what?

A

A soft damp cloth

44
Q

Saw blades are available from where on a 1 for 1 exchange basis?

A

S and M

45
Q

When forwarding a broken blade with an F-175 tag, be sure to note what for exact replacement?

A

Part # and TPI

Bulletins- Peters (72 decks)

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