Pneumatic and fuel Powered Tools Flashcards

0
Q

Why do compressors have twin tanks?

A

Better balance

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1
Q

Tools have an air ______ rating and compressors have an air _____ rating.

A

Requirement

Delivery

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2
Q

What type if fire extinguisher might you need nearby for some compressors?

A

Gas and electric/ class B

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3
Q

What size of breaker may be required for a 3 horsepower compressor?

A

20 A

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4
Q

Why are some compressors marked oil-less?

A

Cylinder walls are ceramic-sleeved

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5
Q

What must be drained from a compressor air tank?

A

Condensation must be drained

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6
Q

Most pneumatic tools operate on an air pressure setting between ____ and ____ psi.

A

60 and 120

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7
Q

What 2 thins are hoses usually made from?

A

Rubber and PVC

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8
Q

Which hose remains flexible in low temperatures?

A

Rubber

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9
Q

What would you add to an air line to prevent freeze?

A

Air line antifreeze

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10
Q

How far should you keep your hand from the area being fastened with an air tool?

A

Two times the length of fastener

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11
Q

What are two types of trigger systems?

A

Nose release and double trigger

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12
Q

Contact firing is also called _______

A

Bounce firing

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13
Q

For lubrication of air tools, what type of oil should be used?

A

Non-detergent oils

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14
Q

The terms _____ and _____ describe how the nails are packaged.

A

Strip and Coil

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15
Q

_______ are commonly used for framing tasks that require a larger size nail head.

A

Nailers

16
Q

_____ nailers are for floor, wall, and roof framing.

A

Framing

17
Q

What type of nailer used a mallet for activation?

A

Hardwood flooring nailer

18
Q

Why do staples often provide better holding power than nails in sheet materials?

A

Two legs

19
Q

______ crown staples are used for sheathing, underlay, cabinet back, thin sheet material.

A

Narrow

20
Q

What are 2 method for powering cordless nailers?

A

Batteries
Fuel cells
Combustion engines

21
Q

The source of power for a combustion nailer is a _____ filled with a _____.

A

Cartridge

Flammable gas

22
Q

What are two type of heads used for air nails?

A

Full and clip

23
Q

What are 2 types of coatings used for air nails?

A

Epoxy or glue

24
Q

Corrugated fasteners are used to hold _____.

A

Fade frame materials

25
Q

What is commonly used to install joist hanger nails?

A

Palm nailers

26
Q

3 types of chainsaw?

A

Gas, cordless, electric

27
Q

In terms of chainsaws, what is “Vibration dampening”?

A

Helps reduce operators exposure to vibration

28
Q

The chain brake is used as a ______ brake.

A

Parking brake

29
Q

Make sure nobody stands directly ____….

A

In line with the chain

30
Q

If the chain is too lose it will ____ ____ and if it is too tight it will ______, _____, and possibly _____.

A

Come off

Bind, overhear, break

31
Q

To ensure the chain is properly lubricating, hold the saw too above a ______ surface.

A

Light coloured

32
Q

The cutting chain is composed of _____ and _____.

A

Drivelinks and cutters

33
Q

When sharpening the chain the file is set with approximately _____ of its diameter.

A

10 percent

34
Q

When starting the chainsaw where on the saw should you put one of your feet?

A

Placed in the hand guard

35
Q

Kickback occurs when the _____ tip of the guard bar touches….

A

Upper

36
Q

What happens if the gas mixture is not drained out when a chainsaw is not used for a long time?

A

The gas to oil mixture will turn into a varnish and plug up the carburetor.