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Level and tension circular saws

Level and tension circular saws

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPSAW3213
State Code
AXJ95
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
21/02/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
030715 - Precision Metalworking
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to level and tension circular saw blades and includes inspecting saws, repairing defects such as dished blades, damaged teeth and cracks, levelling ridges and lumps, and tensioning the saw. Work is completed in a forest products factory setting.The unit applies to Sawdoctor, Saw Repairer. No licensing, legislative, regulatory, 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 and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • 1.2 Select appropriate repair, maintenance and personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
  • 1.3 Plan levelling and tensioning process in line with work order.
2. Assess saw condition
  • 2.1 Follow organisational safety procedures throughout all maintenance and repair processes.
  • 2.2 Handle saws to avoid damaging teeth.
  • 2.3 Clean foreign material on saw surfaces for inspection.
  • 2.4 Inspect saw to assess condition of teeth and saw plate.
  • 2.5 Declare saw unserviceable where hazardous defects are found.
  • 2.6 Segregate and dispose of unserviceable saws in line with organisational procedures and environmental protection practices.
3. Level saw blades
  • 3.1 Assess and match radial and circular ridges or lumps on both sides of blade.
  • 3.2 Use gauges and straight edges in radial and circular directions and monitor for accuracy.
  • 3.3 Remove ridges or lumps progressively through levelling and use stretcher or levelling rolls to flatten.
  • 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 blade curvature with straight edge or tension gauge.
  • 4.2 Tension and check blade to ensure tension amount, distribution, placement and level are in line with manufacturer’s recommendations.
  • 4.3 Complete repairs to damaged saw blades and dispose of irreparable saw blades line with and 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
D6069 FPISAW3213B Level and tension circular saws Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBM21 FWPSAW3237 Level and tension circular saw blades Unit of competency