Chapter 9. Related Service Information; Safety Information; General Safety; General Safety Electrical Safety - IBM NetVista Hardware Maintenance Manual

Chapter 9. Related service information

Safety information .

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General safety

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Electrical safety . .
Safety inspection guide
Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices 90
Grounding requirements .
Note: The service procedures are designed to help you isolate problems. They are
Safety information
The following section contains the safety information that you need to be familiar
with before servicing an IBM computer.
General safety
Follow these rules to ensure general safety:
v Observe good housekeeping in the area of the machines during and after
v When lifting any heavy object:
v Do not perform any action that causes hazards to the customer, or that makes
v Before you start the machine, ensure that other service representatives and the
v Place removed covers and other parts in a safe place, away from all personnel,
v Keep your tool case away from walk areas so that other people will not trip over
v Do not wear loose clothing that can be trapped in the moving parts of a
v Insert the ends of your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten it with a
v Do not wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or metal fasteners for your
v Wear safety glasses when you are: hammering, drilling soldering, cutting wire,
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written with the assumption that you have model-specific training on all
computers, or that are familiar with the computers, functions, terminology,
and service information provided in this manual.
maintenance.
1. Ensure you can stand safely without slipping.
2. Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet.
3. Use a slow lifting force. Never move suddenly or twist when you attempt to
lift.
4. Lift by standing or by pushing up with your leg muscles; this action removes
the strain from the muscles in your back. Do not attempt to lift any objects that
weigh more than 16 kg (35 lb) or objects that you think are too heavy for you.
the equipment unsafe.
customer's personnel are not in a hazardous position.
while you are servicing the machine.
it.
machine. Ensure that your sleeves are fastened or rolled up above your elbows.
If your hair is long, fasten it.
nonconductive clip, approximately 8 centimeters (3 inches) from the end.
clothing.
Remember: Metal objects are good electrical conductors.
attaching springs, using solvents, or working in any other conditions that might
be hazardous to your eyes.
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