Maricopa Community Colleges  GCO144   19996-99999 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  05/25/99  
GCO144      19996-99999 L+L 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Sharpening and Grinding Equipment
Principles and practices of sharpening and grinding of recreational grounds equipment. Prerequisites: None.
Cross-References:   REC144
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
GCO144   19996-99999 Sharpening and Grinding Equipment
1. Follow federal and maintenance and repair shop safety guidelines involved in sharpening and grinding. (I)
2. Identify equipment requiring sharpening and grinding. (II)
3. Use sharpening procedures on equipment. (III)
4. Use grinding procedures on equipment. (IV)
5. Remove, adjust, and replace blades on equipment. (V)
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GCO144   19996-99999 Sharpening and Grinding Equipment
    I. Equipment Requiring Sharpening/Grinding
        A. Mowers
          1. Reel
          2. Lap reel
          3. Rotary
        B. Bedknives
        C. Hedgers/trimmers/edgers
        D. Other
      II. General Safety Considerations
          A. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation
          B. Shop safety procedures
        III. Sharpening Procedures
            A. Technique
              1. Automated
              2. Manual
            B. Safety
            C. Maintenance
          IV. Grinding Procedures
              A. Technique
                1. Automated
                2. Manual
              B. Safety
              C. Maintenance
            V. Removal and Adjustment of Blades
                A. Safety in removal
                B. Adjustment
                  1. Proper cutting height
                  2. Balancing
                C. Replacement
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