If you are going to be using mains electrical equipment and you find that the insulation of the mains lead is damaged you must:

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Make sure you and your team members do not touch the damaged part of the lead while you are using the equipment.

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Not use the equipment. Hand the equipment over to your TA.

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Let your TA know about the damaged lead before using the equipment.

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Wrap the damaged section of the lead with duct tape before using the equipment.

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