Caution:
Before inspecting a potentially damaged electrical cord, unplug
it from the outlet, if it is safe to do so. Otherwise turn off
the power at the circuit breaker or fuse box.
A device
may cease to function or operate sporadically if the electrical
cord is damaged. Inspect the cord for any of the following
damage.
- Is
the wire shielding pulling away from the plug?
- Is
the cord secure where it connects to the device?
- Are
there black smudges or burn marks on the outlet, cord or
anywhere the cord comes in contact?
- Are
there cracks in the shielding or exposed wire?
- Has
the cord been pinched or bent so that the wire inside may
have broken?
If the
answer to any of these questions is "yes", then
the cord should be replaced.
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