IBM THINKPAD 385XD (2635) manual Electrical Safety

Electrical Safety

Observe the following rules when working on elec equipment.

Important

Use only approved tools and test equipment. S hand tools have handles covered with a soft that does not insulate you when working with electrical currents.

Many customers have, near their equipment, rub floor mats that contain small conductive fibers decrease electrostatic discharges. Do not us type of mat to protect yourself from elect

ŸFind the room emergency power-off (EPO) swit disconnecting switch, or electrical outlet. I electrical accident occurs, you can then o

switch or unplug the power cord quickly.

ŸDo not work alone under hazardous conditions

near equipment				that	has		hazardous voltages.
Ÿ Disconnect		all	power		before:
–	Performing		a	mechanical			inspection
–	Working	near		power		supplies
–	Removing	or		installing		main units

ŸBefore you start to work on the machine,

power cord. If you cannot unplug it, ask t

to power-off the wall box that supplies po machine and to lock the wall box in the of

ŸIf you need to work on a machineexposedthat h

electrical circuits, observe the following p

–Ensure that another person, familiar with power-off controls, is near you.

Attention: Another person must be there t switch off the power, if necessary.

–Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment; keep the hand in your pocket or behind your ba

Attention: There must be a complete circ cause electrical shock. By observing the rule, you may prevent a current from p through your body.

–When using testers, set the controls co and use the approved probe leads and

accessories for that tester.

–Stand on suitable rubber mats (obtained

if	necessary)	to insulate you from grou
as	metal floor	strips and machine frame

Observe the special safety precautions wh work with very high voltages; these instruc the safety sections of maintenance informat extreme care when measuring high voltages.

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