(a) State three functions and two methods of maintaining each of specimens F (HOE), H (RAKE), and K (PLIERS).
Explanation
(a) Specimen F is Hoe. Its functions are as follows:
- It can be used for weeding.
- It can also be used for planting and transplanting
- It can be used for making heaps of ridges.
- It can be used for harvesting crops as well as digging of drainage channels.
- Hoe is a good implement for land clearing.
Maintenance of Specimen F and H:
- Hoe can be maintained by sharpening blunt edges.
- By washing blade after use.
- By application of grease before long time storage.
- By washing blade and dry after use,
- It can also be kept in a cool dry place after use.
Specimen H (Rake). Functions of Rake include:
- Cleaning and packing plant debris,
- It can be used for breaking up soil clods.
- It can be used for levelling the soil.
- It can be used for spreading manure.
- Rake is useful in spreading grains, and farm produce etc.
Maintenance of Rake;
- Rake can be maintained by straightening bent prongs.
- By applying oil to prevent termite attack
- Application of grease before long time storage.
- By washing and drying the tool after use for spreading soil or fertilizers.
- By quick replacement of damaged prongs or handles.
Specimen K is called (Pliers) Functions:
- for holding or handling bots and nuts or for tightening
- It can be used to cut wires
- For gripping firmly and twisting wires.
- Also good Tor removal of nails.
- It can be used for bending strong wires or metal pieces.
Maintenance of Specimen K;
- Piers can be maintained by oil or greasing after use.
- Proper lubrication should be done in case of long time use.
- Store the plier in a dry place