LS CH19 Tools: 1st 4 pages

What is the primary purpose of maintaining hand tools in landscape installation and maintenance?

• To increase the weight of the tools

• To ensure the tools perform the job when needed

• To change the color of the tools

• To make the tools more expensive

Which of the following is a common issue that can affect the performance of metal tools?

• Overheating

• Rust

• Fading

• Melting

What should be applied to metal surfaces to prevent rust?

• Paint

• Rust-inhibiting materials

• Water

• Glue

How can you tell if a saw needs sharpening?

• If it changes color

• If you can run your fingers up and down the teeth without getting cut

• If it becomes heavier

• If it makes a loud noise

What is a sign that a saw's teeth may need to be set?

• The saw is too light

• The saw binds and becomes stuck in the groove

• The saw is too sharp

• The saw is too long

Which type of tools make up a large percentage of the tools used in landscape installation and maintenance?

• Power tools

• Hand tools

• Electronic tools

• Kitchen tools

What should be done to split or broken wood handles over time?

• Paint them

• Repair them

• Burn them

• Ignore them

Who should perform saw sharpening?

• A professional service

• The landscaper's assistant

• A carpenter

• A gardener

What is the effect of rust on metal tools?

• It makes them more colorful

• It is detrimental to their performance

• It makes them lighter

• It improves their grip

What is necessary to do with pruners and shears depending on their usage and steel hardness?

• Paint them

• Sharpen them

• Replace them

• Bend them