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UNIT 2, Q4

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A complete overview of Handling Farm Equipment and
Machinery

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Farm Tools and Equipment
HAND TOOLS
1.AX / AXE
Cutting tool
used to shape,
split, and cut
woods and
fallen trees.
HAND
TOOLS 2. BILLHOOK
 Used for clearing
and cutting shrubs
and branches of
trees.
HAND TOOLS
3. HOE
 Traditional hand
tools with different
sizes.
 Used in chopping,
planting, weeding,
furrowing, and
cultivating soil.
HAND
TOOLS 4.SHOVEL
 Most versatile tool in
gardening.
• Round Point –
Ideal for digging,
lifting, and
throwing.
• Square Point –
For moving
materials,
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5. SPADE
TOOLS
 Basically a smaller version of a
shovel.
• Narrow Head – ideal for
restricted
spaces.
• Square Point – Used for
digging, cutting, and edging.
6. HAND TROWEL
 Used for planting seeds and
seedlings
and loosening soil around the
plants.
7. DIBBER
 Used to make planting holes or
seed drills.
8. RAKES
 Used to clear debris, rocks, leaves,
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TOOLS
9. FORKS
 Types of Fork:
• Hay Fork – Used to move mulch
and
compost.
• Spading Fork – Used in turning
soil, lifting plants, and break up
the soil.
• Hand Fork - Used in loosening the
soil as well as removing the weeds
10.MATTOCK / PICKAX
 Used to pulverize small rocks and
soil lumps and to remove roots.
11.WATERING CAN
 Used to water the plants, especially
the young ones.
12.WATERING HOSE
 Saves energy and time in watering
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TOOLS
13.SECATEURS / PRUNING SHEARS
 Used for cutting all plant parts -
twigs, vines, scion sticks, flowers, and
foliage.
14.GARDEN SHEARS
 Used for pruning, trimming, and cutting
of hedges, shrubs, and grasses.
15.KNIFE
 Used for budding and grafting
operations
and fine-cutting work.
16.WHEELBARROW
 Used to carry heavy materials, such
as large rocks, concrete blocks,
fertilizers,
soil piles, and debris.
FARM IMPLEMENTS,
EQUIPMENT, AND
MACHINERY1. PLOWS
 Used in tilling the soil and making
furrows in large farms.
• Chisel Plow - Breaks soil.
• Ridge Plow – Ridges soil.
• Disc Plow – Cuts the soil.
2. HARROW
 Used for tilling and pulverizing the soil.
• Spring Harrow – Loosens soil.
• Roller Harrow - Crushes the soil.
• Chain Harrow – Aerates the soil.
• Disc Harrow – Chops weed.
3. TILLER
 Used to make deep tilling easier and
facilitates the combat of weeds.
FARM IMPLEMENTS,
EQUIPMENT, AND
MACHINERY1. PLOWS
 Used in tilling the soil and making
furrows in large farms.
• Chisel Plow - Breaks soil.
• Ridge Plow – Ridges soil.
• Disc Plow – Cuts the soil.
2. HARROW
 Used for tilling and pulverizing the soil.
• Spring Harrow – Loosens soil.
• Roller Harrow - Crushes the soil.
• Chain Harrow – Aerates the soil.
• Disc Harrow – Chops weed.
3. TILLER
 Used to make deep tilling easier and
facilitates the combat of weeds.
FARM IMPLEMENTS,
EQUIPMENT, AND
MACHINERY1. PLOWS
 Used in tilling the soil and making
furrows in large farms.
• Chisel Plow - Breaks soil.
• Ridge Plow – Ridges soil.
• Disc Plow – Cuts the soil.
2. HARROW
 Used for tilling and pulverizing the soil.
• Spring Harrow – Loosens soil.
• Roller Harrow - Crushes the soil.
• Chain Harrow – Aerates the soil.
• Disc Harrow – Chops weed.
3. TILLER
 Used to make deep tilling easier and
facilitates the combat of weeds.
FARM IMPLEMENTS,
EQUIPMENT, AND
MACHINERY1. PLOWS
 Used in tilling the soil and making
furrows in large farms.
• Chisel Plow - Breaks soil.
• Ridge Plow – Ridges soil.
• Disc Plow – Cuts the soil.
2. HARROW
 Used for tilling and pulverizing the soil.
• Spring Harrow – Loosens soil.
• Roller Harrow - Crushes the soil.
• Chain Harrow – Aerates the soil.
• Disc Harrow – Chops weed.
3. TILLER
 Used to make deep tilling easier and
facilitates the combat of weeds.
FARM IMPLEMENTS,
EQUIPMENT, AND
MACHINERY1. PLOWS
 Used in tilling the soil and making
furrows in large farms.
• Chisel Plow - Breaks soil.
• Ridge Plow – Ridges soil.
• Disc Plow – Cuts the soil.
2. HARROW
 Used for tilling and pulverizing the soil.
• Spring Harrow – Loosens soil.
• Roller Harrow - Crushes the soil.
• Chain Harrow – Aerates the soil.
• Disc Harrow – Chops weed.
3. TILLER
 Used to make deep tilling easier and
facilitates the combat of weeds.
FARM IMPLEMENTS,
EQUIPMENT, AND
MACHINERY1. PLOWS
 Used in tilling the soil and making
furrows in large farms.
• Chisel Plow - Breaks soil.
• Ridge Plow – Ridges soil.
• Disc Plow – Cuts the soil.
2. HARROW
 Used for tilling and pulverizing the soil.
• Spring Harrow – Loosens soil.
• Roller Harrow - Crushes the soil.
• Chain Harrow – Aerates the soil.
• Disc Harrow – Chops weed.
3. TILLER
 Used to make deep tilling easier and
facilitates the combat of weeds.
FARM IMPLEMENTS,
EQUIPMENT, AND
MACHINERY1. PLOWS
 Used in tilling the soil and making
furrows in large farms.
• Chisel Plow - Breaks soil.
• Ridge Plow – Ridges soil.
• Disc Plow – Cuts the soil.
2. HARROW
 Used for tilling and pulverizing the soil.
• Spring Harrow – Loosens soil.
• Roller Harrow - Crushes the soil.
• Chain Harrow – Aerates the soil.
• Disc Harrow – Chops weed.
3. TILLER
 Used to make deep tilling easier and
facilitates the combat of weeds.
FARM IMPLEMENTS,
EQUIPMENT, AND
MACHINERY1. PLOWS
 Used in tilling the soil and making
furrows in large farms.
• Chisel Plow - Breaks soil.
• Ridge Plow – Ridges soil.
• Disc Plow – Cuts the soil.
2. HARROW
 Used for tilling and pulverizing the soil.
• Spring Harrow – Loosens soil.
• Roller Harrow - Crushes the soil.
• Chain Harrow – Aerates the soil.
• Disc Harrow – Chops weed.
3. TILLER
 Used to make deep tilling easier and
facilitates the combat of weeds.
FARM IMPLEMENTS,
EQUIPMENT, AND
MACHINERY 4. HEDGE TRIMMER
 Machine used to trim, cut, and
prune hedges or bushes.
5. TRACTOR
 Used for pulling or pushing machines
and trailers.
6. PLANTER
 An attachment for planting seed.
7. CULTIVATOR
 Used when the plants begin to grow.
 It tills the soil between plants,
thus, loosening soil and removing
weeds.
FARM IMPLEMENTS,
EQUIPMENT, AND
MACHINERY 4. HEDGE TRIMMER
 Machine used to trim, cut, and
prune hedges or bushes.
5. TRACTOR
 Used for pulling or pushing machines
and trailers.
6. PLANTER
 An attachment for planting seed.
7. CULTIVATOR
 Used when the plants begin to grow.
 It tills the soil between plants,
thus, loosening soil and removing
weeds.
FARM IMPLEMENTS,
EQUIPMENT, AND
MACHINERY 4. HEDGE TRIMMER
 Machine used to trim, cut, and
prune hedges or bushes.
5. TRACTOR
 Used for pulling or pushing machines
and trailers.
6. PLANTER
 An attachment for planting seed.
7. CULTIVATOR
 Used when the plants begin to grow.
 It tills the soil between plants,
thus, loosening soil and removing
weeds.
FARM IMPLEMENTS,
EQUIPMENT, AND
MACHINERY 4. HEDGE TRIMMER
 Machine used to trim, cut, and
prune hedges or bushes.
5. TRACTOR
 Used for pulling or pushing machines
and trailers.
6. PLANTER
 An attachment for planting seed.
7. CULTIVATOR
 Used when the plants begin to grow.
 It tills the soil between plants,
thus, loosening soil and removing
weeds.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES IN
HANDLING
FARM EQUIPMENT & MACHINERY
1. Use all machinery and equipment only
for their intended purposes
(manufacturer guide).
2. Only trained workers shall
operate machinery and
equipment.
3. C onduct maintenance
inspection before
operating the machine and
equipment every day.
4. Report any defect and malfunction
upon inspection.
• lubricant and fuel levels, tire
pressure,
leaks, lights.
5. Keep and bring essential items.
• fire extinguisher, first aid kit, driver's
log sheet.
MAINTAINING AND TAKING
CARE OF FARM TOOLS AND
EQUIPMENT
1. Always use the correct tools and
equipment for each task/activity.
2. Use the tools and equipment safely.
C heck
and inspect their condition every time
you use them.
3. Do repairs as soon as possible. Never
use
defective tools and equipment.
4. Follow the manufacturer's directions in
cleaning, storage, and use of the tools
and
equipment.
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Discussion -
PERFORMANCE TASK

Draw 10 HAND TOOLS and describe