Tools 9 Blades

Question 1

What size arbor do all blades require? 1.1.

Answer 1

7/8”

Question 2

Carbide tip blades will cut through?
2.1.1

Answer 2

Gravel
Tour coverage roof roofs
Wood flooring
Light sheet metal and similar material

Question 3

Carbide tip blades to begin to cut after starting to sore, lean forward and squeeze the throttle too. Bring the blade up to. —— —— before I contacted the surface with the blade.
2.1.2

Answer 3

Full RPM
Maintain the saw at full RPM while cutting

Question 4

Carbide tip plate, OOS and sent to fire tools and equipment.
——- tips are broken or missing from the 24 tooth blade.
——- tips are broken or missing from the 12 tooth blade.
Blade is cracked.
Center hole wears out of round.
2.1.3

Answer 4

8 or more tips 24 tooth blade

3 or more tips 12 tooth blade

Question 5

Abrasive disc.
Aluminum oxide disc will cut through various types of? 2.2.1.

Answer 5

Steel
Metal security doors
Metal window bars
Auto bodies
Etc.

Question 6

Abrasive disc
Silicone carbide disc will cut through? 2.2.2.

Answer 6

Concrete and other Masonary materials

Question 7

Abrasive disc.
Both sides of silicone carbide disc should be painted —— in order to differentiate it from other discs. 2.2.3.

Answer 7

Yellow

Question 8

T/F
To begin a cut using an abrasive disc, the disk is brought into contact with the material to be cut, the engine is run at low speed, and the speed is gradually increased as the disc cuts into the material.
2.2.5

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Discontinue use and discard abrasive discs whenever:
A- cracked or nicked
B- center hole wears out of round
C- disc is worn down to — diameter or less
2.2.6

Answer 9

A- cracked or BADLY nicked
B- center hole wears out around
C- disc is worn down to 8 inch diameter or less 

Question 10

T/F
Ladder companies have received diamond blades to replace abrasive discs.. Note.

Answer 10

True
PS any abrasive discs in inventory at Firehouse maybe realized by units until supply is depleted 

Question 11

Diamond blades cuts?
2.3

Answer 11

Metal
Concrete

Question 13

Forcible entry saw uses what type of blade?
What is the diameter?
2.3.1

Answer 13

Diamond braised saw blade

12 inches

Question 14

Diamond braised sawblade will replace which two blades?
2.3.1

Answer 14

Aluminum oxide abrasive disc (Metal cutting)
Silicone carbide disc
(Concrete)

Question 15

When using the diamond braised sawblade, what percentage on the cutting edge?
2.3.5

Answer 15

85%

Question 16

Diamond braised sawblade can cut through what type of glass?
2.3.6

Answer 16

Bulletproof glass

Question 17

Diamond braised sawblade can be used for wood? 2.3.6.

Answer 17

Yes, however, it is not recommended

Question 18

Diamond braised soul blade is made of what? 2.3.7.

Answer 18

Solid steel with no welds

Question 19

T/F
Diamond braised sawblade can be used only when wet. 2.3.8.

Answer 19

False
Wet or Dry

Question 20

Diamond braised sawblade generates —-% less sparks than abrasive discs
2.3.9

Answer 20

90% less

Question 21

Diamond braised blades. One blade should outlast. —— quality abrasive discs
2.3.10

Answer 21

150

Question 22

Diamond braised saw blade, what type of design prevents it from binding?
2.3.11

Answer 22

Electroplate swirl design

Question 23

Diamond braised sawblade. When saw is an operation, how do you cool down the blade? 2.3.12.

Answer 23

Frequently back the sore out of a cut so air can cool the blade.

Question 24

Diamond raised saw blade
T/F
If the operator feels wobbling join, use, discontinue use, and inspect blade.

Answer 24

False
Excessive wobbling

Question 25

Diamond raised sawblade if the blade begins to heat up AND glow red during use, discontinue using the blade until it has cooled down. How can you reduce the likelihood of the situation? 2.3.13

Answer 25

GENTLE stream of water such from the water extinguisher on the blade at the point of CONTACT with the material being cut.

Question 26

Diamonds braised saw blade is it BI directional? 2.3.15

Answer 26

Yes

Question 27

T/F Diamond braised sawblade should be flipped after use to ensure even wear and maximum exposure of diamonds on the blades edge, follow the directional arrows on earlier versions of this blade. 2.3.15.

Answer 27

False Disregard any directional arrows on earlier versions of this blade. 

Question 28

Diamond braised sawblade. If blade becomes glazed over and cuts ineffectively, it can be cleaned by? 2.3.16

Answer 28

Running the blade through and abrasive material such as concrete. This will expose more diamonds on the blades edge.

Question 29

Diamond braised sawblade. Bring the blade into contact with the material to be cut then run the engine at a speed such that the material to be cut does not get caught in the spacing at the. —- edge of the blade and cause the blade to bounce or bind. The speed is gradually increased as a blade cuts into the material. This provides a groove to guide the blade, then work at full throttle and allow the blade to cut the material. Do not apply excessive pressure as doing so may damage the blade. 2.3.17.

Answer 29

Outer edge