FWPSAW3233 — Sharpen circular saw blades

1 Prepare for work

• 1.1Review work order to determine job requirements and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
• 1.2Review workplace health and safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment, equipment lock-out and safe manual handling techniques
• 1.3Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with sharpening circular saw blades
• 1.4Identify workplace environmental protection procedures for minimising and disposing of waste material, cleaning tools and equipment, and maximising energy efficiency
• 1.5Select appropriate equipment for grinding, and check for safety and operational effectiveness according to manufacturer specifications

2 Assess saw blade condition and set up the grinder

• 2.1Remove and replace saw blades from sawing equipment
• 2.2Assess cutting performance of the blade and determine the need to replace or sharpen
• 2.3Assess prior repairs and condition of teeth, set and straightness of blade
• 2.4Select grinding machine with suitable wheel characteristics, diameter and thickness and dress and profile wheel to match saw blade profile requirements
• 2.5Adjust grinding machine settings to suit required tooth profile geometry, blade set or kerf, blade thickness and diameter to manufacturer recommendations
• 2.6Set up saw blade in the grinder with appropriate attachments for tooth pitch

3 Sharpen circular saw blade

• 3.1Grind saw blade body before sharpening the tooth to maintain clearance
• 3.2Grind tooth profiles to achieve required sharpness, surface finish and back clearance angle
• 3.3Maintain tooth profile to industry standards
• 3.4Keep variations in tooth height within industry or manufacturer tolerances for concentricity
• 3.5Control wheel and saw hand feeds to minimise wear, avoid burn marks and maintain smooth surface finish
• 3.6Identify damaged and exhausted circular saw blades and dispose of these according to workplace procedures and environmental protection practices
• 3.7Clean the work area and equipment
• 3.8Identify and record routine processing and equipment faults, and resolve or report to appropriate personnel

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