Training Bulletin 32 Chain Saw

Question 1

According to training bulletin 32, the started cord of the chain saw shall be checked how often?

Answer 1

Weekly

Question 2

According to training bulletin 32, during extended cutting operations, how often shall the chain tension be checked?

Answer 2

Every few minutes

Question 3

How much does the chainsaw weigh?

Answer 3

19 lbs

Question 4

How many horsepower is the chainsaw?

Answer 4

4.69 HP

Question 5

What is the spark plug gap on the chainsaw?

Answer 5

.020

Question 6

What is the fuel capacity of the chainsaw?

Bar oil capacity?

Answer 6

Fuel- 1.69 pint

Bar oil- 0.7 pint

Question 7

How many RPM does the chainsaw run at idle?

Centrifugal clutch engages at what RPM?

What is the max RPM?

Answer 7

Idles at 2500 RPM

Centrifugal clutch engages at 3,000 RPM

Max RPM- 7000

Question 8

How fast does the chain brake engage?

Answer 8

1/10 of a second

Question 9

What are the 3 ways the chain brake can be engaged?

Answer 9

1) Manual
2) Automatic
3) inertia (violent movement)

Question 10

What is the maximum time the chainsaw can be run against the chain brake?

Answer 10

3 seconds

Question 11

What should the chain brake never be used as?

Answer 11

A carrying handle

Question 12

The chain of the chainsaw travels how fast?

Answer 12

4,000 feet per minute

Question 13

How many teeth are on the chain of the chainsaw?

How many drive links?

Answer 13

32 teeth

65 drive links

Question 14

When should tension of the chain on the chainsaw be checked?

Answer 14

1) before
2) after 5 minutes of use
3) after operation

Question 15

Chain sprocket grooves on the chainsaw should not be more than how deep?

Answer 15

1/16”

Question 16

What should not be used to clean the cooling fins of the chainsaw?

Answer 16

Water

Question 17

Daily checks of the chainsaw?

Answer 17

• fuel
• oil
• chain
• starting position
• gauntlet gloves
• carry straps and hooks
• loose fastener and cover

Question 18

Weekly checks of chainsaw?

Answer 18

• daily checks
• run saw
• chain brake
• chain tension
• lube prop
• starter cord

Question 19

Monthly checks of chainsaw?

Answer 19

• daily checks
• spark plug gap .020
• engine case for cracks or leaks
• fuel assembly for leaks
• air cleaner
• carburetor and linkage
• fuel dump if not run in 30 days

Question 20

According to TB 32, chainsaw, what is the minimum number of members needed for a cutting operation?

Answer 20

Minimum 2 members

Question 21

According to training bulletin 32, chainsaw, what are the 4 factors that determine the safe depth of your cuts?

Answer 21

1) type of construction
2) thickness of roof covering
3) thickness of decking
4) intended operation

Question 22

How much pre mixed fuel is mixed into a gallon of gas?

Answer 22

2.6 oz will make 50:1 ratio

Question 23

What are the 3 factors used to determine the cutting technique the ventilation team will use?

Answer 23

1) type of construction
2) extent and extension of fire
3) desired effect

Question 24

According to training bulletin 32, chain saw, how many spare metric screws should be kept at the station?

Answer 24

5

Question 25

When cutting a rock covered roof with the chainsaw, how much of the area should be cleared of rock before cutting?

Answer 25

Just where the cut begins

Question 26

What is the maximum permissible speed of the chainsaw with bar and chain?

Answer 26

12,000 rpm

Question 27

When cutting with the chain saw, at what degree shall the saw be held to the work area?

Answer 27

45 degree