Training Bulletin 038- Receprocating Saw

Question 1

The reciprocating saws are designed for cutting wood up to ___ “ thick, metal up to ___ “ thick, and various other materials, such as plastics, fiberglass, hard rubber, etc.

Answer 1

12”

3/4”

Question 2

The Milwaukee Sawzall blade reciprocates from 0 to _____ SPM (strokes per minute) with a ___” stroke.

Answer 2

3,000

1 1/4

Question 3

The reciprocating saw has a ___ foot power cord modified with a ___ amp twist lock receptacle

Answer 3

10 ft

30 amp

Question 4

The speed control dial on the reciprocating saw limits the SPM that the saw can operate. It is a dial control with a setting of ___ - ___.

Answer 4

1 - 5

Question 5

In regards to the reciprocating saw, what speeds are recommended for cutting wood? What speeds for metal?

Answer 5

Higher speeds for wood

Lower speeds for metal

Question 6

Straight reciprocating motion should be used for cutting what material?

Answer 6

Metal

Question 7

Orbital motion is used for fast cutting of what material?

Answer 7

Wood

Question 8

On the Milwaukee reciprocating saw, to set the saw for straight reciprocating motion: rotate selector knob in what direction, so that the tab is to the left.

Answer 8

Counterclockwise

Question 9

To set the saw for orbital motion: rotate the selector knob what direction so that the tab is to the right.

Answer 9

Clockwise

Question 10

On the Porter-Cable reciprocating saw, to set the saw for straight reciprocating motion: rotate selector knob, so that the tab is _________ to the blade.

Answer 10

Parallel

Question 11

On the Porter-Cable reciprocating saw, To set the saw for orbital motion: rotate the selector knob clockwise, so that the tab is ______________to the blade.

Answer 11

Perpendicular

Question 12

On the Milwaukee reciprocating saw, to lock the shoe in position, push the shoe release lever up. The shoe can be adjusted forward or backward to ___ positions to take advantage of the unused portion of the blade

Answer 12

6

Question 13

The Milwaukee Sawzall handle can rotate continuously in either direction and locks at ___ degree increments

Answer 13

45

Question 14

Milwaukee reciprocating saw, The handle can be locked into ____ positions. The handle rotation lock is a black button located at the top of the handle above the trigger

Answer 14

8

Question 15

Using the reciprocating saw, The best plunge cut performance is obtained with the saw set for orbital? or straight? motion

Answer 15

Orbital

Question 16

When using the reciprocating saw, Try to keep at least ___ teeth in contact with the work at all times.

Answer 16

3

Question 17

When using the reciprocating saw in a physical rescue to cut wide posts, what blade works best for that function?

Answer 17

960R

9” blade

10 TPI

Question 18

What can be used to lubricate the pivot guide and quick change blade guide on the reciprocating saw after use.

Answer 18

Silicone spray or WD40