TB 38 - Tiger Saw Flashcards
The porter cable tiger saw is what kind of reciprocating saw?
Variable speed
The saw is designed for cutting wood up to how many inches thick?
12”
The saw is designed to cut metal up to how many inches thick?
3/4”
The saw can cut various other material such as what?
Plastic, fiberglass, hard rubber
The saw blade reciprocates from how many strokes per minute (SPM) depending on the pressure applied to the trigger located on the handle?
0 to 2600 SPM
The tiger saw is carried on which apparatus on the LAFD?
Truck and heavy rescue
What model is the tiger saw?
737 porter cable tiger saw
What is part of the tiger saw kit?
Metal carrying case
Tiger saw with 9 1/2’ power cord modified to accept LAFD portable generator electrical receptacles
“Pig tail”
What does the “pig tail” electrical convert a twist lock receptacle to?
A standard 3 prong plug
The gear housing, intermediate plate, blade and pivoting guide shoe may be energized if the blade cuts into what within a wall?
Live wiring
To prevent electric shock, one hand should the the trigger switch on the handle and the other hand firmly grasps what?
Rubber front housing cover
What speeds are recommended for most metal cutting operations?
Lower speeds
What speeds are recommended for wood cutting operations?
Higher speeds
The tiger saw has a dual blade motion feature, which motions are they?
Straight reciprocating motion or orbital motion
What should straight reciprocating motion be used on?
Metal
What should orbital motion be used on?
Wood
To set the tiger saw for straight reciprocating motion, rotate selector knob clockwise so that bar is in what position?
Vertical
To set the tiger saw for orbital motion, rotate selector knob counterclockwise so that bar is in what position?
Horizontal
The tiger saw is equipped with what to permit operator to change blade quickly without the use of a tool or hex wrench?
Quick change blade clamp
In order to release blade collar, the reciprocating shaft must be fully what while pivoting guide shoe forward to improve access of blade?
Extended
To open the blade clamp, rotate the blade release collar in what direction?
Counterclockwise
The blade clamp will accept the blade in which direction?
Either teeth up or teeth down
Normally blades are inserted into the blade clamp in what direction?
Teeth down
If the blade clamp collar resists rotation to remove a blade, work the blade what while rotating the clamp in a counterclockwise direction?
Up and down
What does the guide shoe serve as while make a cut?
Rest
The shoe can be adjusted by loosening what 2 screws located in the bottom of the rubber front housing?
Hex screws
Should the saw be operated with guide shoe removed?
No
The tiger saw can be used for plunge cutting what material only?
Wood, plywood, wallboard and plastic
The best plunge cut performance is obtained with the saw set for which motion?
Orbital
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?
Backward slowly
When cutting angle, h-beam, or channel type metals start the cut on the surface where the greatest number of what will contact work?
Teeth
When cutting metal, you should always try to keep at least how many teeth in contact with work at all times?
3 teeth
The reciprocating saw is a valuable adjunct to what tool during physical rescue incidents involving vehicle extrication?
Hurst tool
The 960R 9” blade with how many teeth per square inch is best suited for cutting through A posts and windshield of cars?
10 TPI
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?
Ladder strap
The tiger saw is an effective tool when searching or what located in hidden spaces often found in walls or between floors?
Fires
A wall or floor opened with a tiger saw will incur far less damage than if opened with what?
An axe or rubbish hook
When compared to what power tool, the tiger saw requires little time to clean following use?
Chainsaw
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?
Blade selection (length)
To avoid electric shock, prevent body contact with grounded surfaces such as what?
Pipes, radiators, stoves
When cutting into walls, your cuts should be what to avoid contacting electrical wires?
Shallow
Following use of the tiger saw, blow out all what with dry compressed air?
Air passages
All plastic parts of the tiger saw should be cleaned with what?
A soft damp cloth
Saw blades are available from where on a 1 for 1 exchange basis?
S and M
When forwarding a broken blade with an F-175 tag, be sure to note what for exact replacement?
Part # and TPI
