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How to Use the Anti-Static Wrist Strap

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  1. How to Use the Anti-Static Wrist Strap, Remove any jewelry: step 1, image 1 of 2 How to Use the Anti-Static Wrist Strap, Remove any jewelry: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Before you begin, remove any jewelry from your wrist and fingers.

  2. How to Use the Anti-Static Wrist Strap, Adjust the strap: step 2, image 1 of 2 How to Use the Anti-Static Wrist Strap, Adjust the strap: step 2, image 2 of 2
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    • The anti-static strap should be adjusted to fit snugly on your wrist.

    • Pull up on the looped end of the strap to disengage the plastic lock.

  3. How to Use the Anti-Static Wrist Strap: step 3, image 1 of 2 How to Use the Anti-Static Wrist Strap: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • To tighten the strap, pull the looped end away from the plastic slide.

  4. How to Use the Anti-Static Wrist Strap: step 4, image 1 of 2 How to Use the Anti-Static Wrist Strap: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • To loosen the strap, pull the main part of the band away from the plastic slide.

    • Re-engage the plastic lock before continuing.

  5. How to Use the Anti-Static Wrist Strap: step 5, image 1 of 2 How to Use the Anti-Static Wrist Strap: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Slide the strap over your hand and secure it to your wrist.

    • If the strap is still too loose or tight, you can adjust it while it's on your wrist.

  6. How to Use the Anti-Static Wrist Strap: step 6, image 1 of 2 How to Use the Anti-Static Wrist Strap: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Attach the metal clip to one of the grounding nodes on an Anti-Static Mat or a grounded metal surface.

  7. How to Use the Anti-Static Wrist Strap: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • You're now ready to repair.

    • During your repair, be mindful of the strap's cable, as stretching it too far can cause the clip to unsnap.

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4 Comments

J'ai un doute…
Retirer tout bijou/montre/whatever, mais uniquement sur la main où l'on met le bracelet (ce qui me paraît logique) ou bien des deux mains ?

Yacou - Reply

peut ton se connecter direct ex: sur une prise éléctrique avec l'embout terre de la prise

Lucka Lellig - Reply

Bonjour @luckalellig non, ceci est fortement déconseillé !! Le courant des prises électriques est trop fort et risquerait de vous électrocuter.

Claire Miesch -

non la terre pas ce branche au pole positif et négatif

Lucka Lellig - Reply

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