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Technology and
Livelihood Education
Industrial Arts
Electrical Installation and Maintenance
Quarter 2 - Module 4
Electrical Hand Tools and
Instruments

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Technology and Livelihood Education Grade 10
Industrial Arts - Electrical Installation and Maintenance
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 2 - Module 4: Electrical Hand Tools and Instruments
First Edition, 2020

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Technology and
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Industrial Arts
Electrical Installation and Maintenance
Quarter 2 - Module 4
Electrical Hand Tools and
Instruments

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 Table of Contents
Page
COVER PAGE
COPYRIGHT PAGE
TITLE PAGE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTORY MESSAGE

Lesson 1. Electrical Hand Tools and Instruments 1

What I Need to Know 1
What I Know 1
What’s In 3
What’s New 4
What Is It 6
What’s More 18
What I Have Learned 19
What I Can Do 20
Assessment 22
Additional Activities 24

Lesson 2. Electrical Hand Tools and Instrument Maintenance 25

What I Need to Know 25
What I Know 25
What’s In 27
What’s New 28
What Is It 29
What’s More 40
What I Have Learned 43
What I Can Do 44
Assessment 45
Additional Activities 47
Summary 48
Assessment (Post-Test) 49
Answer Key 51
References 53
What This Module Is About
Hello learners, electricity is what we work for to make it travel from
station to our house or to our client’s houses. We work for them with a work
plan so that we are able to prepare the right tools for every specific task. Can
you imagine a work without a plan? Do we think we can perform the task
properly when we use tools not intended for use? Are we safe if we do that?
I don’t think so, that is why through this module, you will learn to prepare
proper materials and tools based on a work plan to have a safe and effective
output.

Introductory Message
For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education Grade 10

Industrial Arts - Electrical Installation and Maintenance Alternative Delivery
Mode (ADM) Module on Electrical Hand Tools and Instruments!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed

by educators from public institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in
helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while
overcoming their personal, social and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and
independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this
also aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking
into consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in
the body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that will help you in
guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use

this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while
allowing them to manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected
to encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the
module.

For the Learners and Parents:

Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education Grade 10

Industrial Arts - Electrical Installation and Maintenance Alternative Delivery
Mode (ADM) Module on Electrical Hand Tools and Instruments! This covers
the development of the learner’s knowledge, skills and attitude required in
determining these multiple kinds of hand tools and their specific applications
and maintenance system.

This will be the source of information for you to acquire skills in this
particular competency to become a competent electrician independently and
at your own pace with minimum supervision or help from your instructor.

To the parents, this module is ineffective without your assistance. Our

main purpose of this blended learning system is for education to be more
accessible for all students who wish to pursue their education. But your
presence has very big impact to implement and assure that learning is
performed. Your role as a parent to guide, assess and descipline your child
is your primary function, not to help them answer the questions. For them to
truly learn this skill, it is your guidance, assistance and discipline that will
guarantee that the skill can be attained.

To the learners, learning is what we need to grow in knowledge but

learning cannot be attained if we do not religiously perform the activities in
this module and answer the questions provided. Your honesty will always be
the basis in order to learn the skill. Do not let your parents answer the
questions because they can only assess and guide your learning and
provide what you need for the activity. This module is created with you as
our priority.
How to Learn from This Module
To achieve the objectives of this module, you are to do the following:

• Take your time reading the lessons carefully.

• Follow the directions and/or instructions in the activities and exercises
diligently.
• Answer all the given tests and exercises and perform all the activities

Icons of This Module

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:
This will give you an idea of the
What I Need to skills or competencies you are
Know
expected to learn in the module.

This part includes an activity that

What I Know aims to check what you already
know about the lesson to take. If
you get all the answers correct
(100%), you may decide to skip
this module.
This is a brief drill or review to
What’s In help you link the current lesson
with the previous one.

In this portion, the new lesson will

What’s
be introduced to you in various
New
ways such as story, song, poem,
problem opener, activity or
situation.
This section provides a brief
What Is It discussion of the lesson. This
aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and
skills.
This comprises activities for
What’s More independent practice to solidify
your understanding and skills of
the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using
the Answer Key at the end of the
 module.
This includes questions or blank
What I Have sentence/ paragraph to be filled
Learned in to process what you learned
from the lesson.
This section provides an activity
What I Can Do which will help you transfer your
new knowledge or skill into real
life situations or concerns.
This is a task which aims to
Assessment evaluate your level of mastery in
achieving the learning
competency.
In this portion, another activity
Additional will be given to you to enrich your
Activities knowledge or skill of the lesson
learned. This also tends retention
of learned concepts.
This contains answers to all
Answer Key activities in the module.

References This is a list of all sources used

in developing this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not write anything on the module. Use
your activity notebook in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer pretest before moving on to the other activities
included in the module. Answer questions as sequence, do not skip.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers. Consult your teacher any difficulties or confusion
encountered as you go along with the module.
5. Remember that you are not alone, we are always willing to entertain
your questions that will help your learning.
6. Return this module to your teacher/ facilitator once you are through
with it.
 What I Need to Know

Hello learners, are you ready for this journey of learning? This
module is created for you to help you master the competencies in Industrial
Arts, specifically Grade 10 Electrical Installation and Maintenance. The scope
of this lesson permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The
language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The
lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the
order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the
textbook you are now using.

The content of this module comprised of the information about the

electrical hand tools and instruments with the following objectives:

Learning Competencies:

Prepare proper selection of electric hand tools and instruments and

specifications.

The module is divided into two lessons, namely:

 Lesson 1. Electric Hand Tools and Instruments

 Lesson 2. Electric Hand Tools and Instrument Maintenance

For this module you are expected to:

 Identify the different types of electrical hand tools and instruments

used in electrical field and their specifications;
 Learn to perform the proper maintenance and identify what lubricants
should be applied for the tool; and
 Appreciate the benefits of learning the different electrical hand tools
and instruments and the proper maintenance.
 What I Know

Pre-Test

Direction: Answer the following questions and write your answers in your
activity notebook
1. What instrument helps us in determining the active line?
A. analog multi meter B. clamp meter
C. live tester D. ground tester

2. Which of the following electrical hand tools are ideal for insulation peeling?
A. diagonal cutter B. electrician knife
C. cutting plier D. wire stripper

3. Which electrical hand tool and instrument do not require lubricant?

A. ball peen hammer B. pull push rule
C. screw driver D. spirit level

4. What type of lubricant is needed for electric tools with isolated lubricating
parts?
A. dry lubricant B. grease
C. mineral oil D. penetrating lubricant

5. What is the term of applying a substance such as oil or grease to an

engine or component so as to minimize friction and allow smooth
movement?
A. isolation B. lubrication
C. maintenance D. polishing

6. What is a wearable material that carries almost all your hand tools when
you work?
A. belt bag B. electrician belt
C. junction box D. tool box

7. What is called as a machinist's hammer because it is often seen and used

in metalworking?
A. ball peen hammer B. flat file
C. line man’s pliers D. mechanical pliers

8. What is the correct tool used in cutting flexible armored cable?

A. diagonal pliers B. electrician knife
C. hacksaw D. wire stripper

9. What tool that has many rolling parts which need two lubricant substances
for maintenance before storing?
A. combination pliers B. pull push rule
C. tube cutter D. wire stripper
10. What type of pliers that has an innumerable number of uses aside from
removing damage screws and loosening stuck nuts?
A. combination pliers B. diagonal pliers
C. mechanical pliers D. vise grip pliers
11. What is the measuring instrument that is most common in electrical
work?
A. analog multi meter B. clamp multi meter
C. pull push rule D. multi meter stick

12. What type of pliers that holds almost all kinds of items whether they are
round, square or with multi dimension?
A. combination pliers B. diagonal pliers
C. mechanical pliers D. vise grip pliers

13. What part of the tool or instrument that should not be treated with
lubricants?
A. handle part B. head parts
C. insulated part D. screw part

14. What tool is described as simple manual tool with a pair of contrasting
blades like a cutter?
A. diagonal pliers B. electrician knife
C. long nose pliers D. wire stripper

15. What is the substance introduced to lessen friction between moving

Surfaces and it also functions to transport external particle?
A. gas B. lubricant
C. asbestos D. oIl
 Lesson
Electrical Hand Tools
1 and Instruments

What I Need to Know

The content of this lesson comprises information about the electrical

hand tools and instruments and their specifications with the following
objectives:

Learning Competencies:

Prepare and properly select electric hand tools and instruments and
specifications.

For this lesson you are expected to:

 Identify different types of electrical hand tools and instruments

used in electrical field and their specifications;
 Learn to handle the electrical tools and instruments;
 Learn the different specific purposes of the different electrical
hand tools and instrument; and
 Appreciate the benefit of learning the different specs of
electrical hand tools and instrument and their primary purpose.

What I Know

Hello learners! Before you will start to explore this lesson, let us
check your stock knowledge about electrical hand tools. Try this test.
I. Direction. Identify the different tools shown in the picture and describe
their functions. Write your answers in your activity notebook.

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What’s In

Yes, wherever we are, we see people using electricity. The path of

electricity is being installed by electricians in order to produce electric power
in every houses and buildings. Installation could not be performed without
tools. Basically, these hand tools are the primary things electricians always
have. Even in residences, hand tools are needed, is that right? That is why
when we go to hardwares, general merchandize stores and buildings, selling
these electrical hand tools mostly are visible.
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 The fact is, in installation and maintenance in electrical field or
performing any electrical works, these hand tools play a very important role.
Can you still remember your exploratory course on Electrical Installation and
Maintenance? Do you find it exciting? Which one of the topics you find
exciting?

We have to be independent in knowing all these basic electrical hand

tools. There are power tools or hydraulic tools but we have to understand
these basic hand tools and how to hold these things because no matter how
easy it is to look if you do not hold it properly, these will cause you hard time
to accomplish a job.

What’s New

Definition of Terms

1. Accessible – Capable of being reached quickly for operation, renewal

or inspections without requiring those to whom it is ready to access. It
is requisite to climb over or remove obstacles or to resort to portable
ladders, chairs, etc.
2. Ampacity – the current in amperes a conductor can carry
continuously under the conditions of use without exceeding its
temperature rating.
3. Approved – acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction
4. Assembly – A combination of all or of portion of component parts
included in an electric apparatus, mounted in supporting frame or
panel and properly intertwined
5. Electric Sign – A fixed, stationary or portable self-contained,
electrically illuminated utilization equipment with words or symbols
designed to convey information or attract attention.
6. Energized – Electrically connected to a source of voltage.
7. Labeled – Equipment or materials that have attached labels, symbol,
or other identifying mark of an organization, which is acceptable to
the authority having jurisdiction and concerned with product
evaluation. It maintains periodic inspection of production of labeled
equipment or materials. Labeling about the manufacturer indicates
compliance with appropriate standards or performance in a specified
manner.
8. Outlet – A point on the wiring system at which current is taken to
supply utilization equipment.
9. Structure – That which is built or constructed.
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 10. Voltage (of a circuit) – the greatest root-mean-square (rms)
(effective) difference of potential between any two conductors of the
circuit concerned.
11. Lubrication – the action of applying a substance such as oil or
grease to an engine or component so as to minimize friction and
allow smooth movement.
12. Installation – the action or process of installing someone or
something, or of being installed.
13. Maintenance – the processes of maintaining or preserving someone
or something, or the state of being maintained.

Activity 1: In your activity notebook, describe the pictures below.

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Rubrics

Content Very Good Good Fair

20 points 15 points 10 points

Knowledge and Students were Students were Students were

Understanding able to convey able to convey a able to convey
several ideas few ideas on the limited ideas on
on the topic topic with some the topic with
with a good degree of little knowledge.
degree knowledge.
of knowledge.
Accuracy Work was Work was Work was
organized and organized and organized and
planned with planned with planned with little
considerable some effectiveness.
effectiveness. effectiveness.

What Is It

Hello ... how are you doing? Did you get what I am trying to show
you? Have you noticed a group of hand tools in electrician side or at their
back and some are placed in portable tool box? That’s right. What about a
group of hand tools?

That is correct. Hand tools involve many electrical services like basic
maintenance, inspection and installation both in residential and industrial
buildings. All those works are performed by a well-trained electrician who
has these basic hand tools on their side.

So, today we will learn all about the different hand tools. Are you
ready? As a future electrician, why do you need to determine the different
types of electrical hand tools?

The fact is that the structure of being an electrician does not focus on
tools but in installation and maintenance for client to have electrical power
supply. Electrician is not being asked what tools he is using during
installation but instead, the client simply asks what the things are needed in
to have power in their house.

Electrical hand tools are our partners in all fields of electrical jobs both
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installation and maintenance. We must be excellent in handling and knowing
the different electrical hand tools because through its description, we can
determine what specific tool we need for a specific task, either pulling,
removing, slicing, splicing, etc.

In order for our consumers to attain professional and responsible

service, start with learning about the most basic part of being an electrician
and that is learning the different electrical hand tools. You must know when it
is safe to use by looking at the task, the labeled areas, labeled tools,
ampacity and capacity because we might be just using a wrong tool for the
job.

Basic Information about the Different Electrical Hand Tools

Electrical tools with pictures and how to handle or use these are
described in this post. We use a lot of tools in the electrical field. But this
time, we are going to see the most basic but very important electrical tools
which are usually used for electrical installation. These tools are:

1. Ball Peen Hammer

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A ball-peen or ball pein hammer is called as a machinist's hammer

because it is often seen and used in metalworking. It is used for pounding
chisels, clapping nails and many more. It has two heads, one flat and the

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other is half sphere and that they call it as the peen. To hold it is simply hold
firmly at the grip near the tip of the handle but never in the middle. When
using this tool, you may start with slow hitting with your palm position near
middle and if you desire to head harder, then place your palm near the end
of the gripping part as shown in the picture.

2. Electrician Pliers

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Electrician’s pliers or combination pliers come with different purposes

which are to cut and shred wire, serve as a pliers, fold wire
connectors, clamp line threaded bolts and more. Electricians, however,
sometimes use them in a wrong way, just like using it as a hammer, bolt
cutter, etc. This tool is used to cut, straighten and bend wire, and also to
twist wires together when making splices. This is also used for gripping,
twisting, bending and cutting wires and cables.

When holding it, just grab the handle and in opening, the ring finger is
used to control the pliers depending on the size of wire to splice.

3. Electric Live Wire Tester

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Electrical line tester or the neon screw driver or test pin tester - is also
known as voltage or current detector. This is a slotted crew driver with a
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conductor on top of the handle to touch it when testing an outlet to confirm if
it is energized or not. To hold it, make sure the hand is inside or within the
insulated part and touch the top handle to confirm the line.

4. Long Nose Pliers

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Long-nose pliers are a pair of pliers considered by long, conical

jaws of equal length. This tool is very effective to a very fine object or wire
and also effective in working a very limited space where splicing or gripping
is performed. The manner of holding is shown in the picture. It is the same as
the electrician pliers.

5. Wire Stripper

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A wire stripper is a small, hand-held device used to strip the electrical

insulation from electric wires. A simple manual wire stripper is a pair of
contrasting blades like a cutter. The addition of a center slash makes it
easier to cut the insulation without cutting the wire. Hold it lightly and then
slowly tighten your griping and pull the stripper to remove the padding and
left the conductor free for splicing and ready to use.
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Diagonal plier are pliers intended for the cutting of wire. Some called it
cutting plier because of its primary purpose. The diagonal jaw blade also
work for peeling bigger wire with thick padding or insulation. The manner of
holding it as shown, is the same as handling the electrician plier or the
combination plier.
7. Hack Saw

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Hack saw - a saw with a straitened fine-toothed blade set in a casing,

is for cutting small metals like cutting Electrical metal tube of a small tin and
this is how we hold it. Grab the handle with your most comfortable and
strongest hand, then the other one at the top near edge of the case as
shown in the picture. Apply a force diagonally or slanting as shown in the
yellow arrow, but apply minimal force only enough to cut a metal for use.
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 8. Tube Cutter

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Tube cutter is a hand tool containing a clutching device and three

sharp-edged wheels pushed by screw pressure knob that cut into the pipe
as the tool is revolved. To hold it simply hold the screw pressure knob or
they call it tightening handle with the curve opening upward for you to see
the mark intended to cut then slowly move clockwise or simply rotate
slowly then adjust the handle knob for blade to penetrate slowly until it
cuts it in balance.
9. Flat File

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Flat file - a file with two flat surfaces file - a steel hand tool with
small piercing teeth on one side of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or
metal renditions and this is how we handle it. Simply apply enough force in
the tip part in the smooth surface by either your fingers or your palm to the
flat pile then push the handle toward one direction. For this picture, we push
it to the left.

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Spirit Level is a tool used to indicate how similar or balance or
vertical against the floor or to surface of referral. A spirit level gets its name
from the mineral spirit solution inside the levels. The manner of holding is
shown figure a. if you want diagonally balanced or if you want uniform
diagonal position to a material that you desire to install. b. if you want how
vertically straight are your post just like using a plumb bob when you let the
metal bob freely fall and wait until it stop moving. This ideal for balancing a
post. c. how horizontally level it is, if wish a straight position of a tube before
you sealing it. This also use when you want balance flooring.
When you travel the device, in as much as possible, hold at the center
in between glass, either in a single hand or both hands. Avoid holding the
glass part with a solution to keep the glass clear in every use. Figure d. and
e. is shown to understand it clearly.
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11. Electrician’s Knife

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An electrician’s knife is an insulated knife made to reduce the

chance of an electrical shock while doing some repair work like peeling off
the wire paddings. To hold it, avoid your hands on the metal part or you
might get electrocuted when working with live wire. But for normal situation
like preparing your wires for connection or splicing, the photos shown are
applicable.
There are instances where we use this in cutting the wire. When
you do such action, it will make your knife dull. The design of this knife is
designed to avoid scratching the metal conductor. The slant of the blade is
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made to automatically when the blade touches the conductor unlike a usual
knife, you need to reposition when it hits the metal part of a wire.

12. Pull Push Rule (Steel Measuring Tape)

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Push pull rule definition - A pull push rule is a steel measuring tape
that coils into a compressed case. To hold it or handle it, look at the picture
shown, thumb finger is for the control to stop the rule depending on the item
being measured. Pull the tip of the tape when you start measuring and then
let the hook tip stays at the starting line of the object to be measure and
apply a little pressure enough to ensure that it does not leave the starting line
or let your fellow worker hold it, when measuring is finished, do not leave the
steel roll back to case because it can damage the device, use your hand in
keeping the tape back to the case and then lock it.

13. Screwdriver

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Screwdriver is a tool used for fastening and loosening screws. A

simple screwdriver has a handle and a tube, ending in a slant, the user puts
into the screw head before turning the handle to tightening or loosen a
screw. Screwdrivers differ according to their slant tip and this are the

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negative or minus type “-“or the slotted screwdriver, we usually call this as
flat screwdriver. The other one is the Philips screwdriver or often called star
screwdriver. There are also with short shaft and call it short stubby
screwdriver. To hold it, simply hold the handle firmly with your palm on the tip
of the handle to ensure total force in pushing screw depending on the force
needed to control the penetration to the screw head.

14. Electrician’s Belt

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To keep commonly used tools within easy reach and use, wear it as if
wearing your belt but not so firm just as shown in this photo. This Electrician
tool belt is for electrician to have an easy access and continuous work flow
when performing electrical job in elevated area or in isolated area where
tools location is in a distance.

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15. Mechanical Pliers

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Mechanical Pliers are used to hold objects firmly, possibly developed
from tongs used to handle hot metal. This arrangement creates
a mechanical advantage, allowing the force of the hand's grip to be amplified
and focused on an object with precision. They are also useful for bending
and compressing a wide range of materials The manner of holding it is
shown in the picture. The force of holding the item through this tools depend
on your applied strength towards the grip.

ANALOG MULTIMETER

Disclaimer: When using AC power supply, please make sure that the
dial knob is set to AC power supply to avoid damage of the instrument.
When you want to measure resistance, make sure there is no power
supply, if you want to measure voltage in AC, make sure your dial knob is
position in voltage ACV to avoid damage or electric shock. We are not
liable to any damage or injury caused for not following instruction.

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Analog Multi meter is the most common measuring instrument in

electrical work. This is a battery operated device for portable purpose
associated with a test probe and a different range scale. This is used for
measuring resistance, current and voltage for low voltage only. To handle
this tool simply turn the dial knob to desired range. After choosing the range,
make sure you place the range to correct one to avoid damage. Hold the test
probe and then let the pin touch to an outlet or wire that you want to
measure. Read only when the needle pointer stabilize. As shown in the
photo, picture a is testing the tester, picture b is testing a voltage and
whether this outlet is functional or not

Disclaimer: When using AC power supply, please make sure that device
is set to AC power supply to avoid damage of the instrument. When you
want to measure resistance, make sure there is no power supply, if you
want to measure voltage in AC, make sure your dial knob is position in
voltage ACV to avoid damage or electric shock. We are not liable to any
damage or injury caused for not following instruction.

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 Clamp meter or a current clamp which is also known as a current
probe. This is an electrical instrument with a round jaw which open to allow
clamping around single electrical line. This is a digital instrument intended for
current measurement. This instrument has different features like a multitester
but has bigger capability because it works even in a high power measuring.
The photo shows the manner of handling the instrument. This can
only get measure of current in amperes when the wire or conductor to be
measure is energized.

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Direction. Answer briefly the questions. Refer to the rubrics given below.

1. What is the benefit of knowing all those basic hand tools?

2. As a future electrician, how important is determining the different
types of electrical hand tools.
Rubrics
Content Very Good Good Fair10 points
20 points 15 points
Knowledge and Students were able Student were able to Students were able
Understanding to convey several convey a few ideas to convey limited
ideas on the topic on the topic with ideas on the topic
with a good degree some degree of with little knowledge.
of knowledge. knowledge.
Accuracy Work was organized Work was Work was organized
and planned with organized and and planned with little
considerable planned with some effectiveness.
effectiveness. effectiveness.
Effort Students put full Students put some Students put little or
effort into this effort into this activity. no effort into this

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 Content Very Good Good Fair10 points
20 points 15 points
activity. activity.

What’s More

What’s up! Now that you know the different names and images of
basic electrical hand tools. Try to do this

Direction. In your activity notebook, look around your house and see what
a hand tools that are available. Take a picture and put a label
on it and determine if it is for electrical or carpentry of masonry
including the tools that were not mentioned in this lesson.
Example:

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Vice grip – I use this for both electric work and in carpentry and even in
masonry and plumping also because my father (or my brother. Neighbors,
etc.) use it when we repair electrical tube line, etc.
Rubrics

Content Very Good Good Fair

20 points 15 points 10 points

Students were able Student were able to Students were able

to convey several convey a few ideas to convey limited
Knowledge and ideas on the topic on the topic with ideas on the topic
understanding with a good degree some degree of with little knowledge
knowledge
of knowledge

Work was organized Work was Work was organized

and planned with organized and and planned with little
Accuracy
considerable planned with some effectiveness
effectiveness effectiveness

Effort Students put full Students put some Students put little or

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 Content Very Good Good Fair

20 points 15 points 10 points

effort into this effort into this activity. no effort into this
activity. activity.

What I Have Learned

Direction. Identify the word to complete each statement. Write this in your
activity notebook.

1. ____________ is used to cut, straighten, and bend wire, and also to twist
wires together when making ___________ and also this is used for
gripping, twisting, bending and cutting wire and cable
2. Long-nose pliers are a pair of pliers characterized by
________, ______________ of equal length.
3. A wire __________ is a small, hand-held device used to strip the electrical
_________ from electric wires.
4. Diagonal pliers are pliers intended for the ___________ of _________
5.__________is a saw with a narrow ____________ set in a frame, used
especially for cutting metal
6._____________ is a file with two flat surfaces file. This is a steel
hand tool with small ______________ on some or all of its surfaces.
7. A __________ Level is a tool used to indicate how _____________ or
perpendicular a surface is relative to the earth.
8. An ___________________ is an exclusively ___________ knife made to
reduce the chance of an electrical shock while doing some repair work.
9 Screwdrivers differ according to their ___________ and these are the
negative or minus type “-“or the _____________.
10. Analog multi tester is a battery operated device for ________ purpose
associated with a test probe and a different __________

What Can I Do

Hi learners! Are you still there? There you are, stay tune for another
exercise. This time let us practice through hands on exercise, identifying the
different hand tools used in electrical works
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 For the next activity, you will need to determine what kind of tools I am
asking. In your activity notebook, simply attach a picture of the tools listed
and then indicate if you had used them in your home by stating “not yet” for
none and “used” when used. Then indicate what particular task.
Example: I wanted to grip this wire but the problem is it has very
limited space, I need a tool that will grip the wire inside, and therefore I need
(name of tool)…… because it can perform what I need to work.
1. Combination wrench 9. Hack saw
2. Electrician plier 10. Tube cutter
3. Screwdrivers 11. Pull push rule
4. Wire stripper 12. Spirit Level
5. Long-nose pliers 13. Electrician’s knife
6 Push drill 14. Flat file
7. Diagonal pliers 15. Electrical live tester
8. Side Cutting Plier

Rubrics
Content Very Good Good Fair

20 points 15 points 10 points

Students were able Student were able to Students were able

to convey several convey a few ideas to convey limited
Knowledge and ideas on the topic on the topic with ideas on the topic
understanding with a good degree some degree of with little knowledge
knowledge
of knowledge

Work was organized Work was Work was organized

and planned with organized and and planned with little
Accuracy
considerable planned with some effectiveness
effectiveness effectiveness

Students put full Students put some Students put little or

Effort effort into this effort into this activity. no effort into this
activity. activity.

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 Assessment 1

I. Direction. Identify the different tools shown in the picture and describe
their function. Write your answers in your activity notebook.

Tools Functions

1.

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Direction: List at least 10 basic electrical hand tools that are present in
your house and rate them by ranking the ten items you listed.
Indicate your reason why it is number 1 to you, or why it is very
useful and then usage for that particular hand tools that you
had and write in the table all the details. Use your activity
notebook

Name of Hand Tools Rank Usage or Applications

Rubrics

Content Fair Good Very Good

10 points 15 points 20 points
Knowledge and Students were able Student were able to Students were able
Understanding to convey limited convey a few ideas to convey several
ideas on the topic on the topic with ideas on the topic
with little some degree of with a good degree
knowledge. Knowledge. of knowledge.
Accuracy Work was organized Work was Work was organized
and planned with organized and and planned with
little effectiveness. planned with some effectiveness.
effectiveness.
Effort Students put little or Students put some Students put
no effort into this effort into this activity. full effort into
activity. this activity.

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 Lesson
Electrical Hand tools
2 Maintenance

What I Need to Know

This lesson was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to
help you master the competencies in Industrial Arts – Electrical Installation
and Maintenance Grade 10. The scope of this lesson permits it to be used in
many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse
vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be
changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

The content of this lesson comprised of the information about the

electrical had tools ad instrument maintenance with the following objectives:

 Identify different lubricants for hand tools maintenance;

 Know the purpose of maintaining electrical hand tools;
 Perform how to maintain the electrical hand Tools; and
 Appreciate the benefit of learning the proper maintenance of
every electrical hand tools.

What I Know

Hello learners, before we start with this lesson. Let me ask some
information about what you already know or try to remember something that
you encounter about this tool maintenance.
I. Direction. In every hand tools shown, tell us what you know. Identify
what lubricant do you use for this tool. Write your answers in
your activity notebook.

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 Tools Lubricants

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What’s In

Good Day! How was your experience in determining the different

kinds of electrical hand tools? Where you able to identify all the tools that
you have in your house? Do you know how to use them? Well done, now
that you know why it is called in that name is actually because of its purpose.
You can be expert in it if you keep on using them and surely you can
perfectly familiarize all those hand tools. You can probably help your fellows
or neighbors or family members in determining the item that they want when
they describe it or define it.
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 Hey, let me ask you, does your hand tool last long or just easily get
rusted and destroyed easily and you left wondering what cause it to damage.
Our parents bought it but then just left it anywhere and then what happens in
time of need, gone or damage? But still you insisted to use it and cause you
some injury.

What’s New

Definition of Terms
Corrosion - is a natural process that converts a refined metal into a more
chemically stable form such as oxide, hydroxide, or sulfide. It is the gradual
destruction of materials by chemical and/or electrochemical reaction with
their environment
Coolant - a liquid or gas that is used to remove heat from something
Contaminants - are defined as “substances (i.e. chemical elements and
compounds) or groups of substances that are toxic, persistent and liable to
bioaccumulate, and other substances or groups of substances which give
rise to an equivalent level of concern
Dust tight - Constructed so that dust will not enter the enclosing case under
specified test conditions
Friction - he resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving
over another
Functional tools and equipment - those that are in good condition and can
perform its regular functions
Lubricant - a substance introduced to lessen friction between moving
surfaces; also functions to transport external particle
Polar solvents - solvents which dissolve/are soluble in water
Sorting - to sort everything in a work area
Solvent - a component of a solution that dissolves solute and is usually
present in large proportion or amount
Threaded – a pass a thread through the eye of (a needle) or through the
needle and guides
Viscosity - the state of being thick, sticky, and semifluid in consistency, due
to internal friction
Hello learners, I have here an activity prepared for you to share your
experience.
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Direction. In your activity notebook, tell your own story of your experience
of using a rusted and defective tool for a specific job or task.
What did you do? If you got injured, what cause it to happen?
How does it affect you and your task? Then, cite the
importance of using well cared tool for a specific task and how
do you maintain its effectiveness. Ask your family member
about it.
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What Is It

Have you ever observed that many of these hand tools are being junk
because they find it ineffective? Have you ever worked hard when in fact the
work is not really hard but it becomes hard because of the hand tools being
worn out? Just like using a plier in removing insulators or cutting wires using
knife because you could not use the plier or even tighten a bold using a long
nose because you could not locate it. That will really harden your simple
work.

The danger of not knowing or not using the proper tools for a specific
task will drain your energy and mostly likely, might drive you to an accident
or injury. Maintenance to every tool is just saying you are always important, it
maybe not now but in time, this hand tools will be realized and can be used
anytime and easily locate because it is being well cared and stored properly.

Today, you will learn how to maintain it to make it always effective

whenever you use it. Read the information below for your deeper
understanding.

Lubricant for Maintenance

What is lubricant? Why do we need this? Yes, indeed, the function of

lubricant is simple but contributed very much. It reduces friction between
moving metal surfaces. Lubricant coats surfaces and resists being displaced
by the pressure keeping the metal parts separated. Lubricants also prevent
corrosion, block contaminants and can serve as a coolant. Good lubricants
do not leak out from any pressure exerted to every moving metals.

Our electrical hand tools are mostly metals with rubber for insulation
purpose and lubrication system should always be part of it when we buy for
any of the tools. Some tools without this lubricant will become ineffective and
most likely will be damaged and that might cause you some injuries.

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There are several types of lubricants:

1. Mineral Oil
A mineral oil is safe for hand tools to protect all the vital parts, the
blades, fulcrum, jaws and the gripping parts. That is right, mineral oil.
Simply use a clean cloth or rug and pour a little enough for the
tools. Mineral oil does not go rotten or corroded that is why it is very safe
for cleaning the hand tools. When you apply this for lubrication, make sure
that the tools do not have any unwanted brittles or dust. This is to avoid
the cause of roughness and abrasiveness because of this tiny particle.
Wipe it dry and free of water. Apply just enough to avoid dripping of oil
because oil has a very low viscosity. Example for this is the oil like
Johnson’s oil.
2. Grease
Grease is also good for hand tool maintenance specially the parts
that often move or rolled out. Greases associate with some lubricating
stuffs of oils with added stickiness, which made the lubricant to keep to the
surfaces better. Greases can also be a barrier that guards the tool against
unwanted substance within the storage or in workplace. The only problem
with this grease is that, it can cause some friction to a small tool because
it is gummy in nature

3. Penetrating Lubricants

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Penetrating lubricants are also called rust remover because it has

the ability to remove the corroded parts like long stuck bolt, debris that
were not loosen for a long time. This is very common to the hand tools
especially when we store them for a month or a year and when you use
them, it stuck. This type of lubricants work effectively. But unlike the
grease and the oil, this does not stay long because of a very low viscosity.
But this has substances that are specifically intended for one purpose and
that is to intrude the tiny cracks between surfaces. Your tool which you left
anywhere will get rust because it is exposed to many corrosive substance.
This penetrating lubricant will help. Spray it to the rusted part and about
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 10 seconds, try to move the joints, and if it’s hard, do it again. When it’s
already loosen, wipe the tool to remove the rust. Do not forget to dust-tight
lock the cover before you place it back to the storage.
If you cannot afford to buy such lubricant, you can make your own.
Just buy some vegetable oil and then an acetone. Mix 100ml of vegetable
oil and 10 to 11 ml of acetone and mix them well by just shaking it well
and then the mixture will work for your long stuck bolt or screws in a
metal.
4. Dry lubricants

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This kind of lubricant is made up of lubricating compound elements

such as graphite, molybdenum disulfide, silicone. By nature, these are
super slippery that enables to reduce the friction between surfaces in
contact with one another which our hand tools have and these are very
common in a sprayer which evaporate right after use. This is very useful in
locks, hinges and threaded rods. We can use this if we have a small part
that should not be applied by oil or grease that attracts dust but when you
apply it, it should be water free.

Electrical Hand Tools Maintenance

Spray or apply
here with the
mineral oil
lubricant every
after use and dry
it clean with a
clean dry cloth.
Do not put
lubricant in the
handle, just wipe
it with a dry clean
cloth

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1. Ball Peened Hammer can be maintained and cared when you use clean
protective end caps on Hammers when not in use. But we need to remove
the dirt using a fine brush in the heads prior to use because we must not
allow the dust to gather around the container. Do not throw protective end
caps to the ground but keep them in a clean place when not in use. Use a
dry lubricant and wipe it clean prior to placing it back to storage.

fulcrum

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Spray or apply
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here with the
mineral oil
lubricant every
after use and dry
it clean with a
clean dry cloth

2. Electrician Pliers Combination plier is the hard working tool and

commonly used because of its multiple application that is why it should be
cared in every after work. The fulcrum, jaw and the blade should be cleaned
and brushed to remove the debris, dust, and even wet parts and dry up with
a cloth before applying a lubricant.
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3. Electrical Line Tester is a tool that should always be dry and secured
away from any contaminants because his job touches electric power. Always
keep it dry and clean and store in a clean tool box or clean storage because
if there are contaminants, it can be dangerous because it can cause electric
shock.

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Spray or apply here with the

mineral oil lubricant every after use
and dry it clean with a clean dry
cloth, include the gripping part

the open-end for tightening and loosening in small spaces and the box-

4. Open / Close Wrench or Combination Wrench is a multi-purpose tool

with end for leverage and a firm grip around nuts and bolts
The wrench also called a spanner is the tool that is used to give a grip and
mechanical benefit in applying rotation to turn objects which are usually
rotary pins, such as nuts and bolts, to keep them from turning. Mineral oil
is best lubricant for this kind of tool because of the assembly which total
metal. Remember to always clean the claw and the ring with a brush to

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 ensure that it is free from contaminants prior to application of lubricants
and then store in a clean dry storage tool box.

Spray or apply here

with the mineral oil
lubricant every after
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use and dry it clean
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with a clean dry
cloth

5. Long-Nose Plier’s Maintenance has the same way in cleaning and

maintaining combination plier. We apply the mineral oil lubricant at the jaw
and the gripping teeth. For this tool make sure to brush the long jaw because
there will be tiny debris or rust powder left within. Take note, do not apply
lubricant to the handle in all the pliers.

lock

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Spray or apply here
with the mineral oil
lubricant every after
use and dry it clean
with a clean dry
cloth

6. Wire Stripper is used to strip and cut wire that is why it has to be cleaned
to maintain the wire stripping blade. Avoid cutting it directly to metal
conductor with large size. The blade part of this device is a knife intended for
cutting wire conductor but for small size only. Do not forget to lock the tool

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every after use. This is to avoid hitting of the stripping jaw with tools that may
result to a dull stripping blade.

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use and dry it clean
with a clean dry
7. Diagonal pliers are like scissors of wire. If the diagonal cutting pliers get
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cloth
wet, dry them thoroughly to prevent them from rusting and getting dull. Store
them in a dry place where the blades and tip of the jaws won't get hit and
soothed. If possible, place it in a toolbox or in a pouch or electrician belt to
ensure it is immovable inside the storage
.

Blade saw holder

with knot

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Blade saw
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8. Hack saw used especially for cutting metal. Wipe the saw and clean after
each use and apply a fine hard brush in the blade part to free it from debris
and other tiny particles that may stick on the blades. Clean It dry, and wrap
the blade with the cover or if no cover, detach the blade from the frame and
store the blade saw separately away from being hit by other tools. Wipe with
mineral oil and dry it before storing.

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 Spray or apply here
with the penetrating
lubricant every after
use and dry it clean
with mineral oil with a
clean dry cloth

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9. Tube cutter should always be sharp especially when you cut metal tube, it
should maintain its sharpness to make the cut completely even. This device
has many rolling parts which should be free from rust powder or particles and
debris at all times for its effective performance. For this tool, we use a
penetrating lubricant first and then after drying it out, apply mineral oil and
wipe it clean dry before storing.

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10. Flat File smoothens a metal and a wood therefore it collects very fine
powder and some are stuck in the rough surface. For maintenance we must
clean your file's teeth with brush until it is clean and apply a penetrating
lubricants because of the very fine teeth and brush it to dry then apply a
mineral oil and wipe it dry clean before storing. This lubricant should prevent
any waste material from getting stuck in the file's teeth to make it effective
always even how many times it will be used

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11. Spirit level with a bubble as an indicator inside the liquid element.
This level is an instrument that should be treated as fragile. It is always best
to store spirit levels in a secure storage away from the elements and sharp
tools. If the material of the level is a wood and got wet during work, let it
completely dry out and do not use it when it is still wet. This is to help prevent
deforming, bulging and parting which will lead to inaccurate reading. Always
keep it dry and lubricant is actually needed except for the aluminum level,
which a dry lubricant is applicable and make sure to wipe it dry and avoid the
lens or the glass part when applying lubricants since this are chemical
elements. If you apply lubricant to this glass area, it will affect the clarity and
most likely soften the glass and make it more vulnerable, which easily
breaks.

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12. An electrician’s knife is designed to cut and peel off electrical

insulation, cables, wires, and more. Keep the blades dry and wipe
fingerprints and moisture off with a soft all cotton cloth every after use. Be
careful when you wipe since this is very sharp, you might get wounded.
Lubricant is particularly important to blades of high carbon steel to avoid it
from corrosion. Defilement is a normal property of carbon steel and cannot
be avoided. Thus, always apply mineral oil lubricant every after use to

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maintain its durability. And secure the blade always to avoid it from
becoming dull.

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13. Push Pull Rule is an instrument where we pull in an open space

bringing some element inside the case when keeping the ruler plates. To
maintain it, , pull all the steel string and then slowly return it back to the case
with a cloth with mineral oil lubricant after using it before storing back to tool
box or storage. It is never a good idea to let the tape measure blade lash
back into the case. Keep your tape measure clean and cool. Make sure to
lock the thumb lock to lock the tape measure blade for its security. The
rolling part inside the case which is the belt loop and the spring will be
lubricated when you apply mineral oil lubricants in the tape measure blade
when keeping it back to the blade loop.

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14. Screwdriver is a tool that should be consistent in application for
screwing. Do not use a screwdriver as a punch, chunk, even chisel. Keep the
tip clean and sharp to badge a solid grip on the tip of the screw head. Keep
the handle of the screwdriver clean and integral to allow for a solid grip.
Never allow too much force in rotation that could damage the screw head
and probably could dull the tip of the screw. For insulated screw driver, apply
dry cloth and a foam to wipe the dirt in the handle and shaft and apply
mineral oil in the tip to avoid any form of corrosion. And for screw driver with
metal shat, ensure that oil is applied and dry clean before storing it.

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15. Tool Belt is tearable material when not well maintained especially that it
carries almost all your hand tools when you work. To maintain is to avoid
hanging it outdoor but not isolated indoor instead with area where open air is
free to dry it when it is wet. When your sweat fills the belt, wash it after using
it because our sweat can be acidic when you leave it dry. After washing,
have it dry cleaned or dry it out without exposing it to the sun.

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Apply grease here

every after use
and dry it clean
with a clean dry
cloth
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16. Mechanical Pliers hold in almost all kinds of items, regardless of
whether they are round, square or with multi dimension that is why it can
easily get rusted and cause corrosion because it is pure metal but handle is
covered with rubber cloth for strong hold. The figure shows us the part which
must be applied with mineral oil for lubrication and should be cleaned
because this is where most of the particles stay when we use them. Use a
brush and wipe with a dry cloth, before applying grease for lubrication.

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Apply dry
lubricant first
then the
penetrating
lubricant here
every after use
and dry it clean
with a clean dry
cloth

17. Vise-Grip Pliers have an innumerable number of uses beyond removing

damage screws and loosening stuck nuts. You can use them to clamp small
things in place, to remove stripped or broken screws. To maintain this tool
and work effectively for a long period, clean the pliers after every use with a
clean, dry cloth to prevent the locking grip becoming blocked with debris and
apply oil lubricant. A dry lubricant is good for all turning parts especially the
screw in the tip of the handle, and spring and the releasing handle screw.
Putting penetrating lubricant to inner joints and knots is also applicable but to
complete the maintenance, close the jaw always after applying lubricants in
all parts, and make sure the cloth is not water wet. Then store it to a toolbox
or tool storage room for easy access when needed at any time.

Direction. Answer briefly the questions. Refer to the rubrics given

below.
1. What is the benefit of knowing all those basic hand tools
and instrument maintenance?
2. As a future electrician, how important is learning how to
maintain electrical hand tools and instrument.

Rubrics

Content Very Good Good Fair10 points

20 points 15 points

Knowledge Students were able Student were able to Students were able

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 Content Very Good Good Fair10 points

20 points 15 points

and to convey several convey a few ideas to convey limited

ideas on the topic on the topic with ideas on the topic
understanding
with a good degree some degree of with little knowledge
knowledge
of knowledge

Work was organized Work was Work was organized

and planned with organized and and planned with little
Accuracy
considerable planned with some effectiveness
effectiveness effectiveness

Students put full Students put some Students put little or

Effort effort into this effort into this activity. no effort into this
activity. activity.

What’s More

Hi there! How far have you gone thinking? To suit your

understanding, kindly read the short information below and answer the
activity prepared to refine your decision making.
Always remember that when we go to work, we have to be sure that
we go to a fight with full armors which are our hand tools that are well
functioning and effective such that it is sharp, rust-free and safe to use in
work.

Now that I have presented to you the different lubricant uses and how
to apply them in different hand tools to maintain the quality, I want you to
answer this activity.

Direction. In your activity notebook, identify what is wrong with these tools
and what cause it to happen and how to prevent this. Write
your reasons briefly.

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What I Have Learned

Hello, are you still there, you’re close to the completion of this module.
I want to know how you learn from the topic we have. Let’s try this.

I. Directions. Identify what is called for. Write your answers in your activity
notebook.

1. For maintenance we must clean your file's teeth with brush until it is clean
and apply a _____________ because of the very fine teeth and brush it
to dry then apply a mineral oil and wipe it dry clean before storing.

2. Mechanical plier holds in almost all kinds of items, regardless of whether

they are round, square or ___________ that is why it can easily get
rusted and cause corrosion.

3. A tool belt is tearable material when not well-maintained especially that it

_______ almost all your hand tools when you work.
4. Do not use a screwdriver as a ________. Keep the tip clean and sharp to
badge a solid grip on the tip of the screw head.
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5. Keep your tape measure clean and cool. Make sure to lock the ________
to lock the tape measure blade for its security.
6. Desecration is a normal property of carbon steel and cannot be avoided.
And always apply ___________to maintain it. Secure the blade always
to avoid it being dull.
7. This level is an instrument that should be treated as _______
8. Tube cutter should always be sharp especially when you cut metal tube, it
should maintain its ________ to make the cut completely even.
9. Hack saw is used especially for _______. Wipe the saw clean after each
use and apply a fine hard brush in the blade part to free it from debris
and other tiny particles that may stick on the blades.
10. For this tool make sure to brush the ________ because there will be tiny
_____________ left within. Take note not to apply lubricant to the handle
in all the pliers

I. Enumeration: List all the 4 kinds of lubricants and their uses.

1. ________________, ____________________________
2. ________________, ____________________________
3. ________________, ____________________________
4. ________________, ____________________________

What I Can Do
Finally, you have one last activity for this lesson. For you to
appreciate the importance of taking care of your electrical hand tools, kindly
perform the next activity.
Cleaning and Lubricating Hand tools

Materials;
Dry rug, lubricating oil, sand Paper, Rust remover, paint brush
Tools:
Electrician Plier, long nose Plier, PPE (Personal protective equipment
e.g. gloves, goggles, and dust mask
Directions:

1. Prepare the materials needed.

2. Collect rusty tools and select or identify the tools you want to clean
3. Apply maintenance procedure like remove the rusty part. You may
use a fine sand paper (liha), Then wipe out the loosen rust. Apply
brushing with a paint brush. Then wipe it dry.
4. Apply lubricant available like oil tools. Move the handle until a dirt start
removing then wipe out dirt and excess lubricant.

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 5. Continue doing it again. Applying oil and lubricant until it loosens
freely.
6. Then, clean the tool and store in cabinet and practice proper
housekeeping.
7. List all the tools that you work out and list the defects and take a
photo of “before” and “after” applying maintenance, write your
observation. Refer your observation details to the rubrics given.
Rubrics
Very Good Good Fair
Content 20 points 15 points 10 points

Students were able to Student were able to Students were able

Knowledge convey several ideas convey a few ideas to convey limited
and on the topic with a on the topic with ideas on the topic
good degree of some degree of with little knowledge
Understanding knowledge knowledge

Work was organized Work was organized

Accuracy and planned with and planned with Work was organized
considerable some effectiveness and planned with
effectiveness little effectiveness

Effort Students put full Students put some Students put little or
effort into this effort into this activity. no effort into this
activity. activity.

Assessment 2

Good Job, learners! You have completed all the activities for this
lesson. Now, you are ready to evaluate your learning through this
assessment.
Direction: Write the name of the tool and how to maintain it and what
lubricant should be used before storing it. Write your answers
in your activity notebook.
TOOLS LUBRICANTS

1.

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15.

Additional Activities

Direction. Look for 10 tools that you have and if not available try to borrow
from any of your friends and evaluate each item if there is
proper maintenance or if it was being taken cared and give your
recommendations. Write all the answers in your activity
notebook.
Type of Electrical Hand Observation Recommendation
Tools
1
2
3…
10
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Rubrics

Content Fair Good Very Good

10 points 15 points 20 points

Knowledge and Students were able Student were able to Students were able
understanding to convey limited convey a few ideas to convey several
ideas on the topic on the topic with ideas on the topic
with little some degree of with a good degree
knowledge. knowledge. of knowledge.

Accuracy Work was organized Work was Work was organized

and planned with organized and and planned with
little effectiveness. planned with some considerable
effectiveness. effectiveness.

Effort Students put little or Students put some Students put full
no effort into this effort into this activity. effort into this
activity. activity.

Summary
The most important thing in maintenance of your hand tools is how do
we keep them effective and attain long life even when we regularly use them.
This is by regular application of proper lubricants and religiously apply good
handling through proper maintenance. When you treat it with the proper
care, it will provide you with accurate, reliable measurements and results.
Take care of your tools, and it will take care of you.

A hand tool is any tool that is powered by hand rather than a motor.
Categories of hand tools include wrenches, pliers, and cutters, files, striking
tools, struck or hammered tools, screwdrivers, vises, clamps, snips, saws,
drills and knives. All of them are effective if they are used according to its
purpose to make the work lighter.

The technical meaning of maintenance involves regular checking

every after using it and importantly before using it, always check its
functional capability to avoid hindrance during work. You can always be safe
if you use it correctly and store it properly or if it is clean and looks new and
effective.

Preventive maintenance is what we best describe when you perform

regular check of your tools before and after using them. Religiously lubricate
and handle it well so that it does not break down unexpectedly. This time,
you are now capable of identifying different hand tools and correct use and
proper maintenance
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 Assessment (Post-Test)

Multiple Choice

Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answers to the statements

below. Write the answers in your activity notebook.

1. Which of the following electrical hand tool is ideal for insulation peeling?
A. Diagonal cutter B. Electrician knife
C. Cutting plier D. Wire stripper

2. What instrument helps us in determining the active line?

A. Analog multi meter B. Clamp meter
C. Live tester D. Ground tester

3. What is a tear able material when not well maintain especially that it
carries almost all your hand tools when you work?
A. Belt bag B. Electrician belt
C. junction box D. tool box
4. What type of lubricant is needed for electric tools with isolated lubricating
parts?
A. Dry lubricant B. Grease
C. Mineral oil D. Penetrating lubricant
5. What is the term of applying a substance such as oil or grease to an
engine or component so as to minimize friction and allow smooth
movement?
A. Isolation B. Lubrication
C. Maintenance D. Polishing
6. What tool is described as simple manual tool with a pair of contrasting
blades like a cutter?
A. Diagonal plier’s B. Electrician knife
C. Long nose plier D. Wire Stripper
7. What is called as a machinist's hammer because it is often seen and used
in metalworking?
A. Ball peen hammer B. Flat file
C. Line man’s plier D. Mechanical plier

8. Which electrical hand tool and instrument does not require lubricant?
A. ball peen hammer B Pull push rule.
C. Screw driver D. Spirit level

9. What tool has many rolling parts which needs two lubricant substance for
maintenance before storing?
A. Combination plier B. Pull push rule
C. Tube cutter D. Wire stripper
10. What type of pliers have an innumerable number of uses beyond
removing damage screws and loosening stuck nuts?
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 A. Combination plier B. Diagonal plier
C. Mechanical plier D. Vise grip plier
11. What is the measuring instrument that is most common in electrical
work?
A. Analog multi meter B. Clamp Multi meter
C. Pull pus Rule D. Multi meter stick
12. What is the substance introduced to lessen friction between moving
surfaces; also functions to transport external particle?
A. Gas B. Lubricant
C. Asbestos D. OIl
13. What part of the tool or instrument that should not be treated with
lubricants?
A. Handle part B. Head parts
C. Insulated part D. Screw part
14. What is the correct tool used in cutting flexible armored cable?
A. Diagonal plier’s B. Electrician knife
C. Hacksaw D. Wire Stripper
15. What type of plier that hold in almost all kinds of items, regardless of
whether they are round, square or with multi dimension?
A. Combination plier B. Diagonal plier
C. Mechanical plier D. Vise grip plier

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