TOOLS 9 Portable Power Saw Flashcards
When is the Carbide Tip used ?
Used on gravel, tar covered roofs, wood flooring, light sheet metal
Run at full speed before making contact
SEC 2.2.1
When is the Carbide blade put out of service?
Return to Tech Services when
8 or more tips missing or broken OR
Worn down to circumference of blade
When is the Aluminum Oxide blade used ?
Abrasive disk….. Various types of steel
Run at low speed then increase on contact gradually
When is the Silicon Blade used?
Yellow disk….masonry (concrete)
When are the Aluminum and Silicon blades replaced?
Returned to tech services Cracked or Nicked Center hole wears out of round Blade is worn down 8" diameter or less SEC 2.2.3
When are belt adjustments made and visual inspection made?
Weekly at MUD and After every cutting op
When testing saw run for ______ then run at FULL throttle for ______
10-20secs, 10-20secs
What is the proper fuel mixture ? and how long is a full tank good for?
1 1/2 oil (4.8oz) to 1 gallon gasoline
Full tank good for 20-30min continuous operation
Sec 2.3.1-2
What does One slap mean?
Two slaps?
Three slaps?
- STOP cut
- CUT
- Shut down Saw
How big is the Circle of Danger and Who is allowed in it?
20’ radius from where Blade is in Operation
ONLY the OFFICER, Operator, and Guide Man may enter
Sec 4.7
When a blade continues to spin at low idle what does this mean ?
Clutch failure
Place OOS and return to Tech Services
Sec 3.3.1
What is the preferred method of checking the cockloft according to Tools 9?
Through the TOP floor ceiling
Sec 6.2.1
True or False
Whenever possible 2 members shall perform the cutting operation.
True
Sec 4.4.1
The “Immediate Area of Danger” when a saw is operating is defined as ?
20 feet
members shall wear full protective
clothing, including goggles. In lieu of goggles eye shields must be in the down position
Sec 7.4
During Roof operations the saw shall be started where ?
Saws shall be started in a smoke free area close to the point of operation
Sec 5.2
