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you do not use ESD protection devices
as per the guidelines, you can harm
yourself by getting a shock. Consider
the following situations: |
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Lasers:
Lasers are high-intensity light
rays that can cause severe damage
to human eyes, including blindness.
Therefore, never look directly
into a laser beam of the laser
printer. If the radiation of the
laser beam comes in direct contact
with skin, it can cause severe
burns or even death, depending
on the intensity. So, avoid direct
contact with laser beams. The
laser beams used in printers and
CD-ROM drives are of significantly
low intensity but as laser printers
generate excessive heat, be careful
when handling the inside of the
printer. To avoid the damage to
parts of a laser printer, such
as the EP cartridge, do not touch
them. Do not put any object into
the feeding system when the printer
is running. |
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High-voltage equipment:
High-voltage equipment is extremely
hazardous. Carelessness while
working with them can lead to
shock, severe burns, or electrocution.
The potential damage due to mishandling
of the equipment is written on
the warning or caution label that
is stick to the equipment. |
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As a safety measure, read the
documentation provided by the
manufacturer before you start
working with high-voltage equipment.
Ensure that you are properly grounded
to get rid of static charge and
to prevent the equipment from
any damage. |
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Power supply:
The power outlet provides alternating
current (AC) and the Power Supply
Unit (PSU) converts it into direct
current (DC) to be used by your
computer. During conversion, a
significant amount of heat is
generated, which can cause burns
if you come in direct contact
with it. If you try to open the
PSU, which contains capacitors
that store electric charge, there
is a risk of shock or electrocution. |
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Ensure that you switch off the
main power when you are not using
your computer. Allow the PSU to
cool before you start working
on it |
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