TB 38 - Tiger Saw

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Variable speed

Question 2

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

Answer 2

12”

Question 3

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

Answer 3

3/4”

Question 4

The saw can cut various other material such as what?

Answer 4

Plastic, fiberglass, hard rubber

Question 5

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

Answer 5

0 to 2600 SPM

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Truck and heavy rescue

Question 7

What model is the tiger saw?

Answer 7

737 porter cable tiger saw

Question 8

What is part of the tiger saw kit?

Answer 8

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

Question 9

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

Answer 9

A standard 3 prong plug

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Live wiring

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Rubber front housing cover

Question 12

What speeds are recommended for most metal cutting operations?

Answer 12

Lower speeds

Question 13

What speeds are recommended for wood cutting operations?

Answer 13

Higher speeds

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Straight reciprocating motion or orbital motion

Question 15

What should straight reciprocating motion be used on?

Answer 15

Metal

Question 16

What should orbital motion be used on?

Answer 16

Wood

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Vertical

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Horizontal

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Quick change blade clamp

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Extended

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Counterclockwise

Question 22

The blade clamp will accept the blade in which direction?

Answer 22

Either teeth up or teeth down

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Teeth down

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Up and down

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Rest

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Hex screws

Question 27

Should the saw be operated with guide shoe removed?

Answer 27

No

Question 28

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

Answer 28

Wood, plywood, wallboard and plastic

Question 29

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

Answer 29

Orbital

Question 30

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?

Answer 30

Backward slowly

Question 31

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

Answer 31

Teeth

Question 32

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

Answer 32

3 teeth

Question 33

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

Answer 33

Hurst tool

Question 34

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

Answer 34

10 TPI

Question 35

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?

Answer 35

Ladder strap

Question 36

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

Answer 36

Fires

Question 37

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

Answer 37

An axe or rubbish hook

Question 38

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

Answer 38

Chainsaw

Question 39

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?

Answer 39

Blade selection (length)

Question 40

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

Answer 40

Pipes, radiators, stoves

Question 41

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

Answer 41

Shallow

Question 42

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

Answer 42

Air passages

Question 43

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

Answer 43

A soft damp cloth

Question 44

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

Answer 44

S and M

Question 45

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

Answer 45

Part # and TPI