#$%^&*AU2014259539A120160526.pdf#####ABSTRACT The invention discloses a protective device for an earth working tool in the form of an elongated rod. The invention further relates to a method of attaching the rod to the earth working tool. The rod is to be mounted in, and at least partially protrude out from, a forwardly facing groove formed in an operative forward part of the earth working tool that will make first contact with the ground,2/3 Figure 3 16 10 12 22 20 14 26 ~28 Figure 4 16 30 12 22 14 18