TB 32: Chain Saw

Question 1

What equip shall be used in conjunction with the chain saw operations?

Answer 1

Gloves
Goggles
Helmet
Turnout Coat or Brush Jacket

Question 2

If a electrical hazard is suspected or exists, what shall be used?

Answer 2

Gauntlet Gloves

Question 3

Where are gauntlet gloves generally sewn onto?

Answer 3

Chain Saw scabbards

Question 4

When cutting, the operator should strive to be positioned to keep the chain out of line with the body. The proper positioning of the chain saw and body could prevent injury from

Answer 4

broken chain, flying debris, or chain saw kickback

Question 5

What are the two ways that the chain brake is engaged?

Answer 5

Manual or Automatic

Question 6

How can members manually engage a chain brake?

Answer 6

By pushing the hand guard forward with the left hand

Question 7

When shall the operator engage the chain brake?

Answer 7

Safety precaution the operator shall use when moving from place to place in the work area

Question 8

When does automatic engagement of the chain brake occur?

Answer 8

When the chain saw kicks back, causing left hand to strike the hand guard

Question 9

How fast does the automatic engagement occur?

Answer 9

Very quickly, within 1/10 of a second

Question 10

What engages whenever a violent movement of the chain saw occur?

Answer 10

Inertia operated chain brake

Addition to the standard chain brake

Question 11

When should you use the chain brake hand guard as a carrying handle?

Answer 11

Never

Question 12

DO NOT operate a chain saw at speeds above idle when the chain brake is

Answer 12

Engaged

Question 13

Cutting is a operation involving how many people?

Answer 13

Minimum of two members (operator and safety person)

Question 14

What is the primary responsibility of the safety person?

Answer 14

• Alert the operator of changing or unsafe conditions
• Prevent Injury
• Assist the operator who is backing up while involved in cutting operations