TB 44 ROTARY SAW Flashcards
If an electrical hazard exists what should be done?
Use of gauntlet gloves
What are the 2 hazards to the rotary saw?
Blade continues to spin, and the gyroscopic motion
How far can hot sparks be thrown?
Up to 15 feet away
What size blade do the rotary saws use?
On homelite a 12” and on the partner 1200 = 14”inch blade
How is the masonry blade identified?
White or silver stripe
How is the metal cutting blade identified?
A green blotter label
For best results how should the saw be set up in regards to the blade position?
Position in the outboard
What position is optimal for ventilation ops?
Inboard position
What do you use as a depth gauge?
The guard
What is the spark plug gap?
.025” on homelite, .020” on the partner
When should a carbide tipped blade be sent in?
Missing tooth or dullness with visible radius
What is the minimum diameter to be in service for blades?
12 for the partner, and 10” for the homelite
When should abrasive blades be sent in for exchange?
When 9” or less
When blades are damaged or unsafe what should be done to blade?
The word UNSAFE placed of blade
What RPM should abrasive blades be rated at?
5000 RPM or higher and be sandwiched between blade blotters to take up irregularities in thickness.
