Title: (Optional) Maintain tools.
Course: Agricultural Education - Development (18003-I) > Section: Investigating Agricultural Tools and Machinery

Maintenance should include

- inspecting tools regularly for signs of damage, wear, and corrosion
- cleaning tools
- protecting electrical cords
- lubricating tools, when necessary
- sharpening dull edges
- following manufacturer maintenance guidelines for all tools
- alerting the appropriate authority of damaged or broken tools
- storing tools based on manufacturer guidelines
- keeping the work area organized.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the benefits of storing tools in the appropriate place?
- What are the benefits of preserving and caring for tools?
- What is the danger of neglecting tool maintenance?
- What is the procedure for reporting damaged or broken tools?
- Why is it important to establish a tool maintenance plan?
- Why is it important to perform preventative maintenance on power tools?