Preventive

Maintenance
of Tools
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 Possible effects if tools are not
maintained properly
- They will not be as effective as they used to be.

- It will consume time and energy.

- It shortens the lifespan of the tools
- It leads to possible accident.
Cleaning
- is the process of removing
unwanted substances, such
as dirt, infectious agents,
and other impurities, from
an object or garden tools.
Maintenance
-is the process of
preserving and
maintaining something.
To clean and maintain your tools, you’ll need the following:

1. Cleaning Supplies
Ex. Detergent,, sponge, old rags or towels
To clean and maintain your tools, you’ll need the following:

2. Cleaning Materials
Ex. Scrub brush, wire brush , garden hose,
sprayer
 To clean and maintain your tools, you’ll need the following:

3. Polishing Tools

Ex. Sandpaper (made to work on

both wood and metal)
To clean and maintain your tools, you’ll need the following:

4. Sharpening tools:

Ex. Metal file, stone sharpener

To clean and maintain your tools, you’ll need the following:

5. Lubricating Oil:
Ex. motor oil, lamp oil, or cooking oil.
To clean and maintain your tools, you’ll need the following:

6. Safety Equipment:
Ex. Wear gloves, eye protection, and a dust
mask, apron and safety shoes when cleaning
on tools.
Steps in Cleaning and Maintaining Tools
STEP 1: Cleaning
Start by scrubbing the tools to remove
mud and dirt from the blades and handles.
Steps in Cleaning and Maintaining Tools
STEP 2: Dust Removing
Use wire brush to scrub away any rust
that has accumulated on metal parts.
 Steps in Cleaning and Maintaining Tools
STEP 3: Polishing
Smooth worn wooden handles
with medium grit sandpaper to
remove splinters deteriorated finish.
You can also use sandpaper to
remove any remaining rust from
surfaces and to lightly polish the
metal. When finish thoroughly wipe
down the tools to remove any wood
or metal sanding dust.
 Steps in Cleaning and Maintaining Tools
STEP 4: Sharpening
Use metal file to lightly
sharpen the edges of the tools.
On some cutting tools, you’ll
need to follow up with a
sharpening stone lubricated
with oil for a finer edge.
 Steps in Cleaning and Maintaining Tools
STEP 5: Oiling
Using a clean rag, apply lubricating oil
to both wooden handle and the metal
blade. Rub the oil into the surface
then wipe off any excess. The oil will
help to prevent rust and condition the
wood to keep it from absorbing water
and prevent cracking.
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following whether
they are supply or
material.
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 WHY IS IT
IMPORTANT TO
KNOW THE PROCESS
OF MAINTAINING
FARM TOOLS?