(under the class definition) Device in combination with means to treat the tool* and make that tool more suitable to perform its intended function.
(1) Note. Included herein is means to remove foreign matter from (e.g., clean), and means to prepare the tool by modifying or maintaining characteristics of the tool (e.g., sharpen).
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56+, for a tool of the class type combined with means to apply fluid to work to carry loose chips away from the tool.
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15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, appropriate subclasses for cleaning means adapted to remove foreign material from a tool.
451, Abrading, for abrading means adapted to sharpen a tool of this class type, particularly
420, for an abrading device adapted to be attached to a machine of this class type.
