(a) ldentify specimens I, J and K (3 marks)
Specimen I;
Specimen J;
Specimen K;
(b) State two uses of each of specimens I and J (3 marks)
(c) Give two maintenance practices for each of specimens I and K (4 maks)
(d) Describe specimen K
(e) Name two other farm tools that can perfom the functions of specimen K (2 marks)
Explanation
(a) Identification of specimens I, J and K
- Specimen I; Shears
- Specimen J; Secateurs
- Specimen K; Spade
Specimen J(secateurs) -
- Preparing cuttings
- Harvesting some beverage plant
- Prunning
- Cutting flowers and ornamental plant
(c) Maintenance practices of specimen
Specimen I(Shears)
- Sharpen the blade
- Straighten blade when bending
- Lubricate fulcrum
- Oil blade
- Tightening of bolt
- Apply termite repellent treatment
- Store in Cool, dry place
- Clean after use/wash after use
Specimen K(Spade)
- Straighten bent blade
- Replace damaged handles
- Replace damaged handle
- Sharpen the cutting edge
- Apply termite repellant
- Apply grease/oil to the blade
- Store in cool, dry place
- Clean after use/wash and dry:
(d) Description of specimen K;
- Has a long wooden handle
- Has a rectangular, flat, metal blade with one sharpened end
- One end of the handle is fixed to the metal blade
- The other end is shaped to facilitate handling the tool during use
(e) Other farm tools that can perform the functions of specimen K(Spade)
- Shovel
- Hoe