Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine need for sharpening combs and cutters
- Prepare grinder and pendulum for use
- Check the grinder and its location for serviceability and safety report safety hazards to supervisor
- Identify grinder faults or malfunctions and report to supervisor for repair or replacement
- Apply grinding papers to grinder discs
- Store and care for grinding papers
- Check, clean and adjust the bottom bar of the pendulum to ensure it is true
- Confirm that the pressure bar and pins are set at the recommended distance
- Check the height setting of pendulum
- Carry out grinding
- Wear eye protection while grinding is carried out
- Secure comb or cutter for grinding
- Apply correct pressure while grinding
- Grind combs and cutters as directed
- Check combs and cutters visually for even grinding
- Identify and rectify faults or unevenness in grinding
- Ensure grinding wheel is not left running when unattended