LTCW Pole Work Quiz

When working with any kind of pole, you should assume...*

most textiles don't conduct electricity.power lines are three times your pole reach.any pole you use can conduct electricity.only metal poles conduct electricity.

The three common ways most tools will connect to your pole are...*

threaded, clip on, or wedged over a cone head.ACME, Euro, or threaded.cone head, tie off, or dovetail.euro grip, American grip or coned.

When using a pole you should always...*

use a combination divider tool.use a carbon fiber to avoid the pole getting hot in sun.make sure your tools properly connect to the pole.use a ledger for the correct angle.

When picking to use a squeegee swivel handle vs. a straight handle you should consider...*

the type of pole you will be using.type of rubber you will be using in your channel.the textile of the handles.if you'll be doing straight pulls or fanning

Squeegee angles range from positive, negative and zero degrees and help...*

the user keep a consistent rubber angle on the glass whether they are above, below, or directly in front.the user make adjustments while using a combination tool.the user adjust from their washer to their squeegee quickly.keep the glass wetter and for a longer period of time.

If you walk away from your pole...*

leave it descended in a safe place.leave it extended in a safe place.it doesn't matter where you leave it.leave it descended in a walkway.

If you walk away from your pole...*

leave it extended in a safe place.leave it descended in a walkway.leave it descended in a safe place.it doesn't matter where you leave it.

Combination tools are for...*

belt tools when working with your hands only.helping the user get the exact angle to avoid streaks.the low guy to catch drips while the high works in combination to each other.helping the user quickly switch between their washer and squeegee.

Ledgers are used to...*

reach windows that are below the user.reach windows that are inset from a ledge or sill.reach windows that are overhead.reach windows that are directly in front of the user.

When practicing pole work, one of the most important steps is to...*

switch to your ledger to get the right angle.pull straight up then back down in a horseshoe.have two poles instead of switching tools.shimmy your squeegee for a dry spot to start your pull.

When you're doing straight pulls, before you pull, you should...*

shimmy the washer back and forth before starting.slightly tilt the squeegee to guide the water off.always use a combination tool.avoid using a ledger.

If your glass is drying before you can pull it off...*

you should rewet the glass and work in smaller sections.continue because the glass doesn't have to be completely wet after it is scrubbed.you should ad extra soap to prevent it from drying.you should haircut the edges.

Haircutting glass means to...*

use both arms at once to avoid fatigue.use your upper body the whole time.avoid the top slightly to avoid drips.use only haircutting tools during pole work.

If your rubber is leaving streaks...*

go faster to avoid marks.it could either be bad rubber or uneven squeegee pressure.get the washer extra wet.avoid using antifreeze products in your solution.

Tapping your squeegee after straight pulls...*

doesn't need to be done unless you use a combination tool.only needs to happen with a carbon fiber pole.reduces friction in the pole.helps remove extra water on your tools before you pull down again.

Adding soap to a window...*

can be done by dipping in a bucket or a spray bottle on lower glass.should only be done by a spray bottle.is important but scrubbing with your washer isn't.should be done after you shimmy the glass on straight pulls.

Fanning a window means...*

keeping the water cooler so it doesn't dry out.the technique you use with your washer to scrub the glass.using your squeegee in a fluid technique to remove solution from glass.straight pull with a combination tool.

When doing the fanning technique with a pole, first you should...*

cut the entire top edge to avoid drips.cut down the edges to leave a mountain you can swivel down.cut down the center and leave the edges.cut the from end to end all the way down while swiveling.

When fanning, the soap in the center is often referred to as...*

a hilla towera mountaina ledger

Since you're not catching drips when doing poll work...*

you should use a towel to keep the floor dry to avoid drips or damage on woodnot worry about it because people don't walk close to windows.you should just ignore them because customers won't notice.you should use less soap in your solution.

Partially extending parts of your pole...*

is a bad idea because of overhead power lines.is a good idea every time you use it.is a bad idea because your WFP hose could jam up.is a good idea if you don't need the entire length to keep your pole rigid.

If you're working in a car dealership to avoid damage you should...*

ask them to move vehicles in your way.skip windows that are near vehicles.keep your hand over the end of the pole to avoid bumping into something.use a ledge to get the correct angle.

Using a pole tends to be a lot safer for window cleaners than a ladder...*

and you don't need to worry about safety.and won't cause electrocution or trip hazards.but not as good quality of service.but can still cause job hazards that should be recognized.

Splitting windows means to...*

start on low windows.do the interiors so you can see what's dirtydo the top half first followed by the lows.do windows without highs above them.

For efficiency you should extend and descend your pole...*

for each setup for best quality of work.as minimal as possible or within reason for job flow.often to ensure proper pole function and water flow.only when your ladder is broken.

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