Assessor Resource
AHCSHG205A
Grind combs and cutters for machine shearing
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to the processes involved with the grinding of combs and cutters for machine shearing and is usually conducted within established routines, methods and procedures.
This unit covers the process of grinding combs and cutters for machine shearing to ensure they are effective in the type of wool and shearing conditions and defines the standard required to: determine need for sharpening combs and cutters; prepare grinder and pendulum for use; wash combs and cutters ready for grinding; carry out grinding using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and being mindful of others safety; detect faults and unevenness in grinding and make adjustments.
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