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Lesson 2.

Routine check-up of
tools and
equipment.
Faulty -an unattractive or
unsatisfactory feature, especially in
a piece of work or in a person's
character.

Fatigue -weakness in materials,


especially metal, caused by
repeated variations of stress.
Slack -not taut or held tightly in
position; loose.

Slippage -failure to maintain an


expected level, fulfill a goal, meet a
deadline, etc.; loss, decline, or
delay; a falling off.
What I need to know?
A functional irrigation system does
not come for free. Materials, tools,
and equipment are expensive and
is considered as an investment.
Aside from being expensive,
irrigation structures, on the other
hand, needs to be maintained, and
if it's not available, it needs to be
constructed.
However, it is important to consider
that the additional cost incurred in
buying, construction, and
installation of these materials, tools
and equipment, and structures
could eventually make work easier,
more efficient, and can save you
from unnecessary labor, cost, and
failure.
At the end of the lesson, you must
be able to:
1. Identify common faults of farm
tools and equipment, and
2. Conduct routine check-ups of
tools and equipment.
Why do we need to have routine
check-ups of materials, tools and
equipment?
- Checking of hand tools and
equipment is part of the preventive
maintenance activity. This will help
in making the tool and equipment
prolong its service life, but most
importantly, it will provide a safe
working environment for the user
by preventing accidents and making
them more productive by being
efficient.
In checking tools and equipment, it
is important to know what to check,
how to check, and why this activity
should be followed properly.
Causes of faulty hand tools
- The first thing that should be
checked when using a tool or
equipment is whether the tool
is faulty or is safe to use.
The most common causes
of faulty tool are as follows.
1. Manufacturer’s defect - A newly
bought hand tool or equipment
does not mean it is safe to use. It
can be defective sometimes. The
reason for this is that the tools did
not meet the standard, or the
materials used are poor quality
when the tools are being produced.
Some manufacturers offer warranty
for their tools but some do not.
2. Metal fatigue - Although hand
tools and equipment were designed
to perform a specific task, they are
destructible. Metal fatigue is
developed from overuse or by too
much imposition of force.

Remember : tools and equipment


have their limits too.
3. Human error - Human error is
perhaps the most common reason
why tools and equipment become
unserviceable. Using a wrong tool
for a job is an example of human
error. Another is not maintaining and
organizing the tools every after use.
All these things boil down to wrong
habits and attitudes of the user
which need to be corrected.
4. Natural wear and tear - A tool
can be manufactured perfectly,
used and maintained properly but
through time becomes faulty. This
is because tools and equipment
especially those with moving parts
will wear naturally over time.
Common faults of tools.
When checking, it is important to
know what to check. Below are
examples of the common faults of
hand tools.
1. Cleaning tools - Wire and fiber
brush must be tightly fit and
securely intact on its recess. Fade
brushes indicate overuse.
2. Cutting tools - Overuse dull teeth
of the cutting edge of tools such as
saws. Dull hacksaw blades should
be replaced and cutting edges of
saw and scissors should be
sharpened.
3. Loosening and Tightening tools -
Jaws of wrenches should be
checked. A slack jaw of wrenches
will result to slippage and or
damage of materials.
4. Measuring tools - Bent, broken,
or dirty measuring tool will provide a
measurement that is not accurate.
After performing checking of
tools and equipment, it is
important to tag the defective
ones to inform other users that
the tool is defective and is not
safe to use. Never use tools that
are tagged as defective.
- Preventive maintenance of farm
tools. Hand tools are designed
for tough work. However, they
are destructible.
Follow this simple guide to prolong
the service life of tools.
1. Check tools regularly - Defective
tools should be tagged properly or
disposed.
2. Replace replaceable parts of
tools if needed.
3. Clean tools especially after use
and apply oil to moving parts and
wipe oil on surfaces to prevent rust.
Do not apply oil on tool handles.
4. Always keep tools properly and
well organized.
Pre-operational inspection of
irrigation pumps
Pre-operational inspection of
equipment prior to every use will
reduce the chance of equipment being
operated in an unsafe condition. This
makes easier to spot and deal with
maintenance issues early before they
turn into a problem causing downtime,
equipment damage, or expensive
repairs.
Unsafe machinery can also cause
injury to the operator or other
workers and damage to facilities or
products.
1. Begin with a visual check of the
work area. Is it level or clear of
obstructions and overhead wires?
Is there any evidence of fluid
leaks? Are there other people in the
area?
2. Walk around the equipment. Note
any wear and or damage to hoses,
attachments, chains, wheels, electrical
wires, guards, etc. Are there any loose
or missing parts, frayed or worn belts?

3. For pumps run with fossil-fueled


engines, check engine fluid levels
including fuel oil level and water level
if the engine running the pump has a
radiator.
4. Connections on the suction pipe and
pump should be filled with water.
Airtight joints and connections are
important on the suction pipe.

5. Start the pump and observe for


unusual noise. If unusual noise is
observed, turn off the pump. Any
defects observed during pre-operational
checkup should be reported
immediately to the authorized person.

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