Training Bulletin 44 Rotary Saw

Question 1

According to training bulletin 44-rotary saws, sparks can be thrown how far?

Answer 1

30 feet

Question 2

Training bulletin 44 states there are 3 types of blades, metal, masonry and diamond. According to the training bulletin how are the Masonry and metal blades identified?

Answer 2

Metal blade has green blotter label

Masonry has a white or silver stripe

Question 3

According to training bulletin 44, rotary saw, the blade shall not be forwarded for exchange if not less than what diameter?

Answer 3

May be exchanged at 9” or less

Question 4

What are the 2 hazards of the rotary saw?

Answer 4

1) Blade continues to spin

2) Gyroscopic effect

Question 5

What material can the carbide tip wood cutting blade cut through on the rotary saw?

Answer 5

• wood
• lexan
• lightweight metal

Question 6

On the diamond blade of the rotary saw, where are the arrows located for direction of travel?

Answer 6

Near the hub

Question 7

Training diamond blades for the rotary saw can be obtained from who?

Answer 7

Battalion

Question 8

If the blade on the rotary saw begins to binds, what can be damaged on the saw?

Answer 8

The belt

Question 9

During what check should the rotary saw blade be removed and the bearings on the arbor checked?

Answer 9

Monthly

Question 10

During what checks of the rotary saw is the blotter and belt tension checked?

Answer 10

Monthly

Question 11

What are the approved cleaning materials for the rotary saw?

Answer 11

• Kerosene
• Solvent
• Diesel fuel

*water should NOT be used

Question 12

What do the abrasive blades of the rotary saws need to be rated to?

Answer 12

Spindle speed of 5,000 RPM

Question 13

In warm weather, the rotary saw should start within how many pulls of the starter cord?

Answer 13

1-5 pulls

Question 14

What is the lowest recommended octane fuel for the rotary saw?

Answer 14

87

Question 15

The rotary saw idles at what RPM?

Answer 15

2,500 RPM

Question 16

When cutting with the diamond blade on the rotary saw, the blade should be removed from the work how often to cool?

Answer 16

Every 30-60 seconds for 10 seconds

Question 17

How can the diamond blade on the rotary saw be sharpened?

Answer 17

Run against soft material such as brick or sandstone

Question 18

What is considered a safe distance from the rotary saw?

Answer 18

15 meters

Question 19

After refueling the rotary saw, the saw shall be moved how far prior to restarting?

Answer 19

3 meters

Question 20

What is the purpose of the blotters on abrasive blades?

Answer 20

Take up irregularities in blade thickness