Chainsaw
What is the standard distance for someone who is not the chainsaw operator to stand?
10-15 feet
What type of metal are plumbing pipes typically made of?
Copper
How far should your staples be from the box?
no more than 6 inches
Safety glasses, gloves, pants, close-toed shoes
(name 2)
What type of fuel does the Gator use?
Deisel
What PPE are necessary for using the chainsaw?
Safety goggles, chaps, boots, helmet, gloves, vest, ear protection, and face shield.
What are the two steps to be taken before solder can be applied to a joint?
1) clean all contacting parts
2)apply flux to all contacting parts
How much coating should you strip from a wire before connecting?
5/8 inches
Name three types of wood, two hard and one soft.
Hard: Maple, oak, elm, walnut, hickory, ash....
Soft: Pine, cedar, spruce....
what should you add to your fuel when you put a machine away for the winter season?
Fuel stabilizers
What are the two acceptable ways to start the chainsaw?
Knee-start and foot-hold start.
What type of material is typically used for drains?
PVC
All white wires on a single-pull switch and a receptacle should be in the switch box, true or false?
True
what type of joint fits two equally angled pieces of wood together, as opposed to butting them straight up against one another
Miter or mitered Joint
what type of fuel does a 2-stroke engine take?
gas/oil mix
What are the safety features on the chainsaw?
Chain Break, chain-catcher
What type of solder should be used?
Lead free.
What size wires should you use for a kitchen?
12
Mr Jones used drywall screws to build his shed because they were cheap, and now it's falling apart, what should he have used instead?
outdoor construction screws
how do you clear a jam or clog from a snowblower?
Use the jam clearing stick, never, under any circumstances, reach in with your hand.
What are some ways to trim a trees branches that are out of reach?
Using a bucket, Rope and harness, pole saw.
*points awarded for any two, no points for saying "Ladder".
what needs to be done to join a copper pipe to a galvanized?
you need a brass fitting between them. (brass is a friendly metal)
What gauge wire is used for lighting but not outlets where there will be a heavy load?
14
What makes plywood strong as well as dimensionally stable?
The wood grain on every other layer is perpendicular to the one above it, preventing both warping and splitting.
How may people on a lawnmower at one time?
1