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Level and tension circular saw blades

Level and tension circular saw blades

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPSAW3237
State Code
OBM21
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
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to level and tension circular saw blades for circular saws and hot saws. This activity includes inspecting saws, repairing defects such as dished blades, damaged teeth and cracks, levelling ridges and lumps, and tensioning the saw. The unit applies to individuals who level and tension circular 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 repair
  • 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 levelling and tensioning circular saw blades
  • 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
2. Assess saw blade condition
  • 2.1 Remove and replace circular saw blades from sawing equipment
  • 2.2 Handle saws to avoid damaging teeth
  • 2.3 Clean foreign material on saw blade surfaces for inspection
  • 2.4 Inspect saw blade to assess the condition of teeth and saw plate
  • 2.5 Declare saw blade unserviceable where hazardous defects are found
  • 2.6 Segregate and dispose of unserviceable saw blades according to workplace procedures and environmental protection practices
3. Level saw blades
  • 3.1 Assess and match radial, circular and diagonal lumps or ridges on both sides of the saw blade
  • 3.2 Use gauges and straight edges in radial and circular directions and monitor for accuracy
  • 3.3 Remove lumps, ridges or twists progressively using straight edges, hammers and levelling rolls
  • 3.4 Control hammering and rolling patterns to reduce internal blade stresses and avoid spring back and re-occurring defects
4. Tension saw blades
  • 4.1 Assess consistency of required saw blade curvature with a straight edge or tension gauge
  • 4.2 Tension and check saw blade to ensure tension amount, distribution, placement and level follow manufacturer recommendations
  • 4.3 Complete repairs to damaged saw blades and dispose of irreparable saw blades according to environmental protection practices
  • 4.4 Identify routine processing and equipment faults, and resolve or report to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXJ95 FWPSAW3213 Level and tension circular saws Unit of competency