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An important safety precaution you should take before starting any electrical servicing job is to make sure that your power source is disconnected. This means that you should turn off the circuit breaker or remove the fuse that controls the circuit you'll be working on.

To do this, follow these steps:

1. Identify the correct circuit breaker or fuse: Locate your electrical panel or fuse box, usually found in a basement, garage, or utility room. Each breaker or fuse should be labeled to indicate which areas or appliances they control. Find the one that corresponds to the circuit you'll be working on.

2. Turn off the circuit breaker: If you have a circuit breaker panel, you'll see a row of switches, each one representing a different circuit. Find the switch that matches the specific circuit you're working on and flip it to the "off" position. This will cut off power to that circuit.

3. Remove the fuse: If you have a fuse box, you'll see a row of cylindrical fuses that screw into sockets. Before removing a fuse, you can use a fuse tester or a multimeter to ensure that there is no electricity flowing through it. Once confirmed, you can unscrew or pull out the fuse to disconnect the circuit.

4. Verify the power is off: To double-check that the power is disconnected, use a voltage tester or a non-contact voltage detector to test the circuit or outlet you'll be working on. These tools will indicate if any voltage is present, helping to ensure your safety.

Remember, even after disconnecting the power, always treat electrical components with caution. Assume that wires may still be live and take additional safety measures like wearing insulated gloves and using tools with insulated handles.