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Farm Tools

To effectively maintain farm tools and equipment: 1. Sharpen tools before and after use to reduce force needed and prevent breaking. 2. Oil or grease metal parts to prevent rusting and keep tools working efficiently. 3. Inspect tools regularly, perform maintenance according to a schedule, and replace parts when needed to identify and address issues before further damage occurs.
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Farm Tools

To effectively maintain farm tools and equipment: 1. Sharpen tools before and after use to reduce force needed and prevent breaking. 2. Oil or grease metal parts to prevent rusting and keep tools working efficiently. 3. Inspect tools regularly, perform maintenance according to a schedule, and replace parts when needed to identify and address issues before further damage occurs.
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1.

Make a research for the topic FARM TOOLS, include also a


picture for each and discuss the different uses and functions for
each tools.
2. Cite different techniques for maintaining farm tools and
equipment.

 Make sure to regularly clean farm tools and equipment and


store them in their proper place after each use. Also, be
sure to dry tools after use, which will prevent them from rusting.
Be sure each tool is thoroughly dried before returning it to its
case.

How to Effectively Maintain Farm Tools and


Equipment

1. Sharpen tool before and after use.


When you sharpen tools it reduces the amount of force you need to apply
to perform the task. Blunt tools may break when being used.

2. Oil or grease metal parts.


This will prevent rusts of metal parts of tools and equipment. Oiling the
movable parts makes the tools easy to work with. It also increases
the efficiency of the tool or equipment.

3. Wooden handles should be strong.


Make sure tools with wooden handles are strong and durable. If there is
any defect, replace them.

4. Hang your garden tools.


Keep your tools hanged. Leaving them on the floor can cause rusts as
they may come in contact with moisture. Leaving tools on the floor may
cause injury to persons or persons stepping on them may break or deform
them, causing them to be unsuitable for work.

5. Store tools in their original cases.


Some tools and equipment come in their special cases to keep them
protected for damage. Make sure to clean and keep them in their original
cases.

6. Use silica gel packs.


Silica gel helps to keep tools dry in their cases. Use silica gel to prevent
rust of tools and equipment with metal parts.

7. Dry Tools After Use


After using tools or equipment, clean and make sure they are dried before
packing or hanging them. This will prevent them from rusting.

Summary
As much as tools and equipment at important to accomplishing tasks on
the farm, it is important to always keep them ready for work.

10 ways to make your equipment


last longer
1. Read the User Guide
Aside from obviously having a lot of experience with our own equipment and how
our customers use them, we use a lot of other various plant equipment in our
manufacturing, workshop and office facilities, so thought we’d put together and share
a checklist of some easy things that we ourselves find useful to remember:

2. Use the Correct Equipment For The Job


Using the right piece of equipment to carry out a task will avoid unnecessary wear
and tear on machinery, as well as assist with completing the job in the best possible
way. Suppliers usually should consult with you and advise if you are buying the best
piece of equipment for the job on hand, as well as offer bespoke designs and sizes to
correctly cater to your needs.

3. Know Your Machinery


Before using a piece of equipment, ensure you, and all other operators, know how it
works and what it is for. Carry out a test run if possible. You should also be aware of
the age of the equipment, expected life span, warranty information and any known
issues and fixes. This will ensure it is used in the correct way to prevent breakages
and for safety, and you will know what to expect of it and if it doesn’t meet these
expectations.

4. Inspect Regularly
Regular inspections on equipment can point up inconsistencies and issues that may
not be noticed in day-to-day use. Repair or replacement can then be arranged before
the issue gets any worse and causes damage to the equipment or becomes unsafe.
Depending on the nature of the equipment, it may be mandatory to thoroughly
examine regularly by a qualified engineer. These inspections and organised can
usually be advised on by your supplier or the manufacture.

5. Carry Out Regular Maintenance, Using a Schedule


If something goes wrong, if is usually imperative that it is fixed quickly and correctly.
Regular servicing can avoid unnecessary large outlays. We find that creating a simple
maintenance schedule to note what has been maintained when, and when it is next
due, is a really useful thing to do to help keep track of upkeep. It can also help control
regular inspections.

6. Replace Parts When Needed


With equipment that is being used a lot, smaller parts will wear and need replacing to
keep it running to the best of its ability. It is best to change them as soon as they need
replacing, as this will often prevent damage or wear to other parts. It’s good to keep a
small stock of popular parts that you use of a lot of, so you have them to hand to
prevent equipment down-time.

7. Clean After Use


Cleaning equipment after using, especially equipment being used for concrete, or
muck and waste, will prevent built-up of excess in moving parts, which can cause
breakages or loss of movement. A quick rinse down at the end of a shift, while the
waste is easy to remove, can save a lot of time the next day.

8. Repair and Refurbish, Rather Than Replace


When your equipment starts looking and tired and doesn’t quite work as well as the
day you bought it, it is tempting to go with the easy option and replace it. However,
some suppliers will offer a repair and refurbishment service to get it back into top
form. Depending on the piece of equipment, this will often consist of repairing any
breaks, switching out any worn replaceable parts, a complete clean and repaint, and
finally testing to ensure it is safe and compliant. This saves you some money on
equipment that has been designed to last under heavy use.

9. Store Correctly Storage is important when it


comes to looking after equipment, especially smaller pieces of equipment that
can easily get lost or damaged on a busy construction site. The majority of hard-
wearing equipment is weatherproof and designed to withstand harsh conditions,
however, it will usually last longer if looked after and stored in its correct, safe,
visible position.

10. Use Quality Equipment As famously quoted


by Warren Buffett “Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.” As with
anything in life, you get what you pay for. If you are willing to spend a little more
for a superior quality piece of equipment, the likelihood is that you will still be
using it long after you would an inferior piece. Quality is also safety, so by using
better equipment the operator will be less at risk of danger.

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