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What items are included in the small toolbox for general maintenance of the chainsaw?
What items are included in the small toolbox for general maintenance of the chainsaw?
- Spare sparkplug, chain, air filter, cleaning brush, fuel, and bar oil
- Spare sparkplug, chain, air filter, cleaning brush, filter oil, and fuel
- Spare sparkplug, chain, air filter, cleaning brush, filter oil, and bar oil (correct)
- Spare sparkplug, chain, air filter, cleaning brush, fuel, and chain oil
When will all maintenance be done by shop personnel?
When will all maintenance be done by shop personnel?
- Except adjusting chain tension and air-cleaner maintenance (correct)
- Except air-cleaner maintenance and general cleaning
- Except general cleaning and upkeep
- Except chain replacement and general cleaning
What does the four-digit permanent number painted on the saw represent?
What does the four-digit permanent number painted on the saw represent?
- The saw's model number
- The saw's manufacturing date
- The saw's maintenance record
- The saw's serial number (correct)
What should be done after adjusting chain tension as per the owner's manual?
What should be done after adjusting chain tension as per the owner's manual?
What is to be used for general maintenance of the chainsaw?
What is to be used for general maintenance of the chainsaw?
What is excluded from the maintenance to be done by shop personnel?
What is excluded from the maintenance to be done by shop personnel?
What type of chainsaw does the Fresno Fire Department primarily use for ventilating roofs?
What type of chainsaw does the Fresno Fire Department primarily use for ventilating roofs?
Where are the department chainsaws with wood cutting capabilities carried?
Where are the department chainsaws with wood cutting capabilities carried?
What additional equipment is stored at the station with the strike team equipment for wood cutting applications?
What additional equipment is stored at the station with the strike team equipment for wood cutting applications?
What is the purpose of the equipment supplied to designated Strike Team Engines?
What is the purpose of the equipment supplied to designated Strike Team Engines?
How should members familiarize themselves with the contents of the owner manuals for chainsaws?
How should members familiarize themselves with the contents of the owner manuals for chainsaws?
In what situations is the wood cutting capability of department chainsaws utilized?
In what situations is the wood cutting capability of department chainsaws utilized?
What is the primary purpose of the safety person in roof cutting operations?
What is the primary purpose of the safety person in roof cutting operations?
What should be done if the chain brake does not operate properly during the weekly checks?
What should be done if the chain brake does not operate properly during the weekly checks?
What type of fuel should be used to refuel the chainsaw?
What type of fuel should be used to refuel the chainsaw?
What should be avoided when using carbide-tipped chainsaw chains?
What should be avoided when using carbide-tipped chainsaw chains?
What is the recommended action if carbide tips on the chain become damaged?
What is the recommended action if carbide tips on the chain become damaged?
What does the safety person assist the operator with during cutting operations?
What does the safety person assist the operator with during cutting operations?
What should be done if saw guide bar is not getting sufficient oil during weekly checks?
What should be done if saw guide bar is not getting sufficient oil during weekly checks?
What should be worn by all members involved in cutting operations when using chainsaws?
What should be worn by all members involved in cutting operations when using chainsaws?
What should be done before refueling the chainsaw?
What should be done before refueling the chainsaw?
What should NOT be done when cleaning the chainsaw after each use?
What should NOT be done when cleaning the chainsaw after each use?
What action should be taken if two or more cutters in a row are missing from the chain?
What action should be taken if two or more cutters in a row are missing from the chain?
What is required when starting engine after adding fuel?
What is required when starting engine after adding fuel?
What should be worn by all members involved in cutting operations when using the Stihl TS 400 cutting saw?
What should be worn by all members involved in cutting operations when using the Stihl TS 400 cutting saw?
When should the Stihl TS 400 cutting saw be handed to another person?
When should the Stihl TS 400 cutting saw be handed to another person?
What should all personnel not in control of the saw do while it is in use?
What should all personnel not in control of the saw do while it is in use?
What type of tasks can the Stihl TS 400 cutting saw be used for on an emergency scene?
What type of tasks can the Stihl TS 400 cutting saw be used for on an emergency scene?
What should always be worn when using the Stihl TS 400 cutting saw?
What should always be worn when using the Stihl TS 400 cutting saw?
What is the purpose of the automatic spring-loaded V-belt tensioning device in the Stihl TS 400 saw?
What is the purpose of the automatic spring-loaded V-belt tensioning device in the Stihl TS 400 saw?
What is the recommended fuel for the 2-cycle engine of the Stihl TS 400 saw?
What is the recommended fuel for the 2-cycle engine of the Stihl TS 400 saw?
What type of blade should be equipped on the Stihl TS 400 saw?
What type of blade should be equipped on the Stihl TS 400 saw?
What is the purpose of the decompression valve in the Stihl TS 400 saw?
What is the purpose of the decompression valve in the Stihl TS 400 saw?
What is the purpose of using a fine water spray during prolonged cuts with the Klingspor DT900 All Cut Rescue Blade on the Stihl TS 400 saw?
What is the purpose of using a fine water spray during prolonged cuts with the Klingspor DT900 All Cut Rescue Blade on the Stihl TS 400 saw?
What is the primary purpose of the safety precautions mentioned in the operational guideline for using the Stihl TS 410/420 cutting saw?
What is the primary purpose of the safety precautions mentioned in the operational guideline for using the Stihl TS 410/420 cutting saw?
What is the purpose of the decompression valve in the Stihl TS 410/420 cutting saw?
What is the purpose of the decompression valve in the Stihl TS 410/420 cutting saw?
What type of tasks can the Stihl TS 410/420 cutting saw be used for on an emergency scene, as per the manual?
What type of tasks can the Stihl TS 410/420 cutting saw be used for on an emergency scene, as per the manual?
Which saw has a greater depth of cut?
Which saw has a greater depth of cut?
What is the weight of the TS 410?
What is the weight of the TS 410?
What is the fuel capacity of the TS 420?
What is the fuel capacity of the TS 420?
What is the engine type for both the TS 410 and TS 420?
What is the engine type for both the TS 410 and TS 420?
What is the purpose of the automatic spring-action V-belt tensioning device in the Stihl TS 410/420 saw?
What is the purpose of the automatic spring-action V-belt tensioning device in the Stihl TS 410/420 saw?
When should the arbor spacer be used with the Stihl TS 410/420 saw?
When should the arbor spacer be used with the Stihl TS 410/420 saw?
What is the recommended fuel for the 2-cycle engine of the Stihl TS 410/420 saw?
What is the recommended fuel for the 2-cycle engine of the Stihl TS 410/420 saw?
What is the recommended teeth per inch (TPI) range for cutting new metal compounds and combinations with a reciprocating saw?
What is the recommended teeth per inch (TPI) range for cutting new metal compounds and combinations with a reciprocating saw?
When should the battery in the cordless saw be recharged according to the guidelines?
When should the battery in the cordless saw be recharged according to the guidelines?
What temperature range should be avoided when charging the battery of the saw?
What temperature range should be avoided when charging the battery of the saw?
What is the correct procedure for installing the battery into the tool handle?
What is the correct procedure for installing the battery into the tool handle?
What is the purpose of the lock-off button on the saw switch?
What is the purpose of the lock-off button on the saw switch?
What is the recommended minimum clearance between the pole saw and any electrical line carrying live current?
What is the recommended minimum clearance between the pole saw and any electrical line carrying live current?
What is the correct angle at which the shaft should be held when using the pole saw attachment to avoid risk of injury from falling objects?
What is the correct angle at which the shaft should be held when using the pole saw attachment to avoid risk of injury from falling objects?
What is the primary purpose of the safety precautions mentioned in the operational policy for using the STIHL KM 94 R Kombi System Power Head?
What is the primary purpose of the safety precautions mentioned in the operational policy for using the STIHL KM 94 R Kombi System Power Head?
What should be done to the engine of the STIHL KM 94 R Kombi Tool Power Head after adding fuel?
What should be done to the engine of the STIHL KM 94 R Kombi Tool Power Head after adding fuel?
When maintaining the mowing head of the Stihl FS-KM Line Trimmer Attachment, what should be done after fitting the chain?
When maintaining the mowing head of the Stihl FS-KM Line Trimmer Attachment, what should be done after fitting the chain?
What is the proper action for shutting down the engine of the Kombi Tool?
What is the proper action for shutting down the engine of the Kombi Tool?
What is the purpose of tapping the rotating mower head on the ground once?
What is the purpose of tapping the rotating mower head on the ground once?
When does pull-in occur with the pole pruner?
When does pull-in occur with the pole pruner?
What should be done after inserting the spool while replacing the trimmer line?
What should be done after inserting the spool while replacing the trimmer line?
What is kickback in relation to a pole pruner?
What is kickback in relation to a pole pruner?
What is the purpose of the Stihl M-Tronic engine management system?
What is the purpose of the Stihl M-Tronic engine management system?
What can be done to prevent the carburetor from icing up when using the saw at ambient temperatures below 50 degrees?
What can be done to prevent the carburetor from icing up when using the saw at ambient temperatures below 50 degrees?
What is the purpose of setting the shutter to summer mode when working in temperatures above 50 degrees F?
What is the purpose of setting the shutter to summer mode when working in temperatures above 50 degrees F?
What is the function of the fuel geyser in a chainsaw?
What is the function of the fuel geyser in a chainsaw?
What is the proper procedure for starting the saw with a warm engine?
What is the proper procedure for starting the saw with a warm engine?
What is the correct action if the chain brake does not operate properly during weekly checks?
What is the correct action if the chain brake does not operate properly during weekly checks?
What should be done after adjusting chain tension as per the owner's manual?
What should be done after adjusting chain tension as per the owner's manual?
When using the STIHL MS 462 C-M R chain saw, what should members not do to reduce the risk of injury?
When using the STIHL MS 462 C-M R chain saw, what should members not do to reduce the risk of injury?
What should members do prior to starting the STIHL MS 462 C-M R chain saw?
What should members do prior to starting the STIHL MS 462 C-M R chain saw?
What is the primary purpose of wearing chaps when using the STIHL MS 462 C-M R chain saw during a vegetation fire?
What is the primary purpose of wearing chaps when using the STIHL MS 462 C-M R chain saw during a vegetation fire?
What is the weight of the DeWalt DCCS677 chainsaw?
What is the weight of the DeWalt DCCS677 chainsaw?
What is the oil capacity of the guide bar oil tank for the DeWalt DCCS677 chainsaw?
What is the oil capacity of the guide bar oil tank for the DeWalt DCCS677 chainsaw?
How many chain links does the DeWalt DCCS677 chainsaw contain?
How many chain links does the DeWalt DCCS677 chainsaw contain?
What is the pitch of the chain used in the DeWalt DCCS677 chainsaw?
What is the pitch of the chain used in the DeWalt DCCS677 chainsaw?
What is the gauge of the chain used in the DeWalt DCCS677 chainsaw?
What is the gauge of the chain used in the DeWalt DCCS677 chainsaw?