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File and set saw blades for hand saws and circular saws

File and set saw blades for hand saws and circular saws

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPSAW3234
State Code
OBM25
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2020
Field of Education
030715 - Precision Metalworking
Original Release Date
29/05/2020
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to file and set saw blades for hand saws and circular saws. This activity includes removing and replacing saw blades, positioning blades in jigs, stands or vices, producing bevels along the back clearance angles of teeth, checking blade clearance requirements and setting teeth to workplace requirements.The unit applies to individuals who file and set saw blades in a saw technician workshop or timber processing facility.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for filing and setting saw blades
  • 1.1 Review work order to determine job requirements and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Review workplace health and safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment, equipment lock-out and safe manual handling techniques
  • 1.3 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with filing and setting saws
  • 1.4 Identify workplace environmental protection procedures for minimising and disposing of waste material, cleaning tools and equipment, and maximising energy efficiency
  • 1.5 Select appropriate repair and maintenance equipment and check for operational effectiveness according to manufacturer recommendations
  • 1.6 Remove and replace saw blades according to safe work practices and manufacturer instructions
2. File teeth
  • 2.1 Assess saw blade condition
  • 2.2 Select appropriate tools and equipment
  • 2.3 Sharpen saw blade to strip mark
  • 2.4 Check saw blade cutting edge is sharp with consistent angle face, back and corners
  • 2.5 Check tooth profiles are uniform and sharpened according to workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Inspect sharpened saw blade and identify sharpening defects
  • 2.7 Repair saw blade sharpening defects or remove the blade from service
3. Set saw blade
  • 3.1 Set up saw blade in a selected jig to enable setting work
  • 3.2 Check kerf and finish requirements to suit machine horsepower, saw type, materials to be sawn and cutting conditions
  • 3.3 Examine individual teeth to check the amount of setting required
  • 3.4 Maintain consistency of set between alternate teeth
  • 3.5 Measure and assess teeth for the correct setting
  • 3.6 Bevel teeth and assess bevel length
  • 3.7 Apply set to teeth and allow for estimated spring back
  • 3.8 Check set to teeth using gauges according to workplace procedures
  • 3.9 Identify routine processing and equipment faults, and resolve or report to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXK00 FWPSAW3210 File and set saws Unit of competency