TRAINING BULLETIN #032 CHAIN SAW Flashcards
The following safety equipment shall be used in conjunction with chain saw operations at all times:(4)
- Gloves
- Goggles
- Helmet
- Turnout coat or brush coat
If an electrical hazard is suspected or exists What shall be used?
Gauntlet gloves
The chain of the chain saw at idle speed will what?
Still continue to move
The proper positioning of the chain saw and body could prevent injury from What three things
A broken chain
Flying debris
Or chainsaw kickback
There are two ways that a chain brake is engaged:
Manual and automatic
_____engagement most often occurs when the chain saw kicks back, causing the left hand to strike the hand guard.
Automatic
the brake engages within?
1/10th of a second
Some chain saws are equipped with an _____operated chain brake that engages whenever a violent movement of the chain saw occurs.
Inertia
Never use the chain brake hand guard as a
Carrying handle
CAUTION
DO NOT operate a chain saw at speeds above idle when ___ ____ _____ or engine damage may result.
The chain brake is engaged
cutting is an operation involving a minimum of
Two members
The primary responsibility of the safety person is to:
- Alert the operator of changing or ____ _____
- Prevent _____
- Assist the operator who is ____ ____while involved in cutting operations.
Unsafe conditions
Injury
Backing up
Since a running chain saw creates a serious communication problem, the safety member will have to use ______ or “____ ______” to communicate effectively.
Gestures or body language
An effective way for the safety member to remain in contact with the operator is to use an _______ _____ on an axe scabbard belt, B/A frame/webbing, etc.
Underhanded grip
NEVER refuel chain saws
Indoor or in quarters
the chain saw can be used to “____ or ____” rafters or joists.
Feel or read
The length of the chain saw from tip to handle is comparable to a _______ _____ of average length.
Pickheaded axe
If you have determined that a defensive hole is necessary, remember to trade
space for time
Starting the Saw
1.On/off switch iHold chain saw firmly on the ____, _____ or ______ with the chain clear of obstructions.
Roof, floor, or ground
Starting the Saw
2.Pull starter cord ___ ____ to engage starter pawls. Crank engine _____ with short pulls. Do not pull starter cord using long strokes as damage to cord may result. Maintain _____ on cord as it rewinds. Do not let starter handle ___ _____ to chain saw.
Just enough
Smartly
Tension
Snap back
Starting the Saw
3.If the engine fires but does not continue to run, push choke in ___ ___. When the engine runs, _______ choke, squeeze and release the ______ ______immediately. Do not operate chain saw with trigger latched in the starting position.
Half way
Disengage
Throttle trigger
Starting the Saw
4.Warm the chain saw prior to cutting by bringing RPM’s up to ____ speed and then allowing them to drop off. Repeat this process _____times.
Peak
Several times
Starting the Saw
5.Saws that have reached proper operating temperature and must: be restarted do not require ______. Latch the throttle trigger and restart saw.
Choking
Starting the Saw
6.Pump _____ _____ several times to insure chain lubrication if the chain saw is so equipped.
Manual oiler
CAUTION
Do not operate chain saws at continuous full RPM without a “____” on the chain.
Load
CAUTION
Do not attempt to start chain saw with ______ _____ engaged.
Chain brake engaged
If the chain saw will not start, check the following:
- ____/____ switch and wiring - off/disconnected
- _____ - proper position
- _____ _____
On/off
Choke
Fuel level
If the chain saw will not start, check the following:
- Flooded cylinder - use following procedure:
a. Place on/off switch in “___” position
b. ____ ___ ____ - ensure that the choke is not engaged
c. Pull starter cord __ to __ times
d. Turn switch “__”. Use normal starting procedure.
Off
Push choke in
4 to 5
On
If the chain saw will not start, check the following:
- Spark plug _______ and _____ ____.
Condition and specified gap
An advantage of the chain saw is the operator’s ability to “___” the work.
Feel