The Laundry Attendant is to operate, correctly and properly, the flatwork ironers, sheet spreader and other equipment in the Laundry Department.

洗衣房服务员主要负责妥善操作洗衣房内设的各种机器：包括平熨机、床单机及其他设备。

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It meant equipment that would normally automatically close the barriers had been switched off and was being operated manually by an attendant at the crossing.

BBC: Ufton Nervet level crossing