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MAINTENANCE
INTRODUCTION: In this topic, we are going to learn the following subtopics Meaning of maintenance, Importance of maintenance and Some material needed for maintenance.
DEFINITION
Meaning of maintenance
Maintenance is the act of keeping something(equipment) in good condition by making repairs, correcting problems. It is also the process of causing something to exist without changing.
IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE
- The main purpose of regular maintenance is to ensure that all equipment is in good condition, that is, operating at 100% at all times.
- Leads to quick detection of problems on equipment.
- Prevent major problems leading to destruction
- Maintenance also helps equipment stay in good working conditions.
SOME WAYS OF MAINTENANCE AND MATERIALS NEEDED
WAYS OF MAINTENANCE MATERIALS NEEDED
| Have a maintenance and repair timetable and keep good record | Pen and a maintenance chart |
| To fix, replace, repair equipment and part of buildings
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Hammer Screwdrivers, saw
Drills and wrenches.
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| Don’t over work your machines
Check for wear and tears. |
Constant cleanup and reviews |
| Lubrication of heavy equipment frequently and keep it clean and Fueled. | Grease, engine oils, diesel, petrol etc. |
EVALUATION
List 5 types of workshop equipment
What is maintenance?
SUMMARY
Maintenance is just a way to prevent your property from being damaged quickly.
We have ways of maintenance like, lubricating, cleaning regularly, keeping them in a good condition and so many more.
We also have some common tools like saw, screw drivers, hammer, drills, wrenches etc…
ASSIGNMENT
- What is maintenance
- List some ways of maintaining our property
- List some common tools needed for maintenance
- Draw one of the tools listed above.