(a) identify specimens H, I, J, K, L and M. (3 marks) (b) State one major use of each of specimens H, I, J, K, L and M. (6 marks) (c) State three general ma...

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(a) Identification of specimens

• Specimen H: cutlass (machete).
• Specimen I: hoe.
• Specimen J: shears.
• Specimen K: rake.
• Specimen L: watering can.
• Specimen M: shovel.

(b) One major use of each specimen

• Specimen H (cutlass): for clearing and slashing bushes and weeds.
• Specimen I (hoe): for making ridges and seedbeds.
• Specimen J (shears): for trimming hedges and pruning branches.
• Specimen K (rake): for gathering rubbish and levelling the soil surface.
• Specimen L (watering can): for supplying water to young seedlings in the nursery.
• Specimen M (shovel): for transferring soil from one place to another.

(c) Three general maintenance practices for specimens H (cutlass), J (shears) and M (shovel)

• Clean, wash and dry them after every use.
• Sharpen the cutting blades and oil the metal parts and joints before storage to prevent rust.
• Tighten loose joints, replace worn parts, and store them in a cool dry place away from termites.

(d) One tractor-coupled implement performing similar functions

• Specimen H (cutlass): slasher (lawn mower).
• Specimen I (hoe): ridger or mouldboard/disc plough.
• Specimen K (rake): harrow.