Elements and Performance Criteria
- Grind combs and cutters
- Faulty components are identified and level of repair or replacement requirements are determined.
- Grinder is operated in a safe manner without risk of injury to operator or others or damage to equipment.
- Pendulum pin settings are adjusted and set and pendulum bar is clean and checked for level.
- Grinding plates are tested visually in terms of being balanced and true.
- Worn and incorrectly adhered papers are identified and replaced.
- Grinder is set.
- Even wear of combs and cutters is identified and combs and cutters are sharpened.
- Dress combs
- Bevel is selected and/or modified, appropriate to wool type.
- Factors affecting combs selection are described in terms of type of sheep and seasonal conditions.
- Comb teeth are dressed to uniform shape and length.
- Comb teeth are uniformly thinned along their length.
- Comb is polished leaving no rough or sharp points.