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condition to the CIS officer or CIS chief. Make sure that all knobs and exterior parts are on the set. Immediately report any that are missing. Check the Condition of Plugs, Receptacles, and Connectors Do not attempt to connect the set for operation until you are sure that the plugs and connectors are clean and in good condition, and the receptacles to which they must be connected are also clean and in good condition. Check the Connections Diagrams The connections diagrams in the equipment TM show the type and number of cables required to interconnect the components of the radio set for each type of operation. The radio set may be damaged if cables are connected to the wrong receptacles. If the connectors don’t match, it is possible to physically damage the pins or sleeves of the connector. If a cable is connected to a receptacle into which it fits but does not belong, it may cause serious electrical damage to the equipment and, in some cases, injury to the operator. Make Sure of Dial, Switch, and Control Settings Some radio sets can be seriously damaged if the switches, dials, and controls are not set to the required initial settings before applying power or making the initial timing adjustments. Before applying power, check the equipment TM to be sure you performed all preliminary starting procedures. Be sure radios installed in vehicles are turned off before starting the vehicle’s engine to avoid damage to radio equipment. Follow the Starting Procedure The equipment TM covers, in detail, the proper procedure for starting the radio set. If there is a specific sequence for starting the set, it is described in the manual. Perform the operations in the proper sequence.