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WHAT TO DO WHEN THIS MACHINE BREAKS DOWN
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1. Do not call for service until everyone concerned has had
time to form an opinion as to what is wrong. Give each
member of staff an opportunity to correct the problem.
Whenever possible, ALL controls and adjusting screws should
be turned.
2. After several days, when the machine malfunction has become
a major emergency, place an URGENT call for service. Fridays
are best, but any time after 4 p.m. is o.k.
3. Alert all personnel so that each can give their version of
what is wrong. Suggestions on how to fix the machine will be
welcomed by the engineer.
4. Hide the service history log that is found inside the
machine. Make several references about the man who was here
for the same problem last week.
5. Have at least eight graduate engineers present to ask highly
technical questions which are in no way related to the
problem.
6. The minute the engineer arrives, ask what caused the delay.
Make it clear that you expected him two days ago. Before he
can answer, ask him when the machine will be back in
service.
7. The machine should be as dirty and greasy as possible. A
mixture of oil and pencil sharpener shavings works well. If
the machine has electrical components, add staples and paper
clips.
8. Assign a member of staff to supervise the repair, someone
who has never seen or used the machine is preferable. Bad
breath is a plus here and scores bonus points.
9. Ask again when the machine will be ready. Good timing is
essential and when the machine is in 800 pieces and spread
all over the floor will be just grand.
10. Be sure the machine is in a narrow passage with plenty of
people passing by, each making a comment about the time the
repair is taking. The lighting should be as low as possible,
good engineers can work blindfold.
11. Ask if the machine is ready yet. If the engineer is looking
at the schematic diagram, ask if he knows what he's doing.
It doesn't hurt to mention that you repaired the toaster
last week without the aid of a schematic diagram.
12. When the repair is completed, tell him what a swell job he
did. Say it should be a swell job as it took long enough.
13. Try to get the engineer to lower the bill. They make too
much money anyway.
14. After he has gone, call his supervisor and say the machine
is worse now than before. Follow up with a letter with
copies to the Head Office.
FOLLOW THESE RULES ON EVERY CALL NO MATTER HOW SMALL THE PROBLEM
Thanks to Diagnostic Engineer magazine (September October 1990)
73's de Terry
GM0MUI @ GB7SAN