How to Use the Anti-Static Wrist Strap
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Description: Follow this guide to learn how to use an...
Steps:
- Before you begin, remove any jewelry from your wrist and fingers.
- 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.
- To tighten the strap, pull the looped end away from the plastic slide.
- To loosen the strap, pull the main part of the band away from the plastic slide.
- Re-engage the plastic lock before continuing.
- 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.
- Attach the metal clip to one of the grounding nodes on an Anti-Static Mat or a grounded metal surface.
- 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.