(a) State two functions each of specimens D (Hoe), E (Rake), F (Pliers), G (Axe), and H (Hand Trowel)
(b) State one method of maintaining each of specimens D, É, F, G, and H
Explanation
(a) Functions and uses of specimens:
- Specimen D - hoe : weeding, harvesting. making heaps or ridges/tillage or irrigation furrow., for transplanting or planting
- Specimen E- rake: - clearing and packing plant debris or trash or stones; spreading or levelling soil., breaking up of small soil clods or pulverising
- Specimen F- Pliers: -Cutting wires, holding or handing of bolts and nuts, gripping firmly and twisting wires.
- Specimen G - axe: - is used for cutting wood, for felling trees slicing woods or splitting woods, and stumping.
- Specimen H - hand trowel., is used for transplanting seedlings. light digging of soil., application of fertilizers/manures., light weeding - planting, mixing soil and fertilizer
(b) Methods of maintenance:
Specimen D-hoe:
- clean steel or metal blade after use,
- wash and dry
- keep away from attack by termites (if wooden handle).,
- store in a cool and dry place
- sharpen blunt blades.
- oil metal part/blade and replace damaged parts.
Specimen E-rake:
- clean and wipe wash and dry after use
- keep wooden handle away from termites attack
- straighten bent prongs.,
- oil metal part.
- store in a cool dry place or farm store
- Replace damage part
Specimen F -Pliers:
- oil or grease metal part or moveable joints.,
- Store in a cool dry place or tool box.
Specimen G - Axe;
- wipe steel blade clean after use or wash and dry.
- keep wooden handle from termites' attack.,
- Sharpen blunt blades.,
- Store in a cool dry place
- oil metal blade.
Specimen H-hand trowel:
- clean and wipe dry after use or wash and dry
- keep away from attack by termites if wooden handle.
- oil metal part.