(1) Never leave diskettes in the drive, as the data can leak  out of the disk and corrode the inner mechanics of the  drive. Diskettes should be rolled up and stored in  pencil holders.  

(2) Diskettes should be cleaned and waxed once a week.  Microscopic metal particles may be removed by waving a  powerful magnet over the surface of the disk. Any  stubborn metal shavings can be removed with scouring  powder and steel wool. When waxing a diskette, make sure  the surface is even. This will allow the diskette to  spin faster, resulting in better access time.  

(3) Do not fold diskettes unless they do not fit into the  drive. "Big" Diskettes may be folded and used in  "Little" drives.  

(4) Never insert a diskette into the drive upside down. The  data can fall off the surface of the disk and jam the  intricate mechanics of the drive.  

(5) Diskettes cannot be backed up by running them through a  photo copy machine. If your data is going to need to be  backed up, simply insert TWO diskettes into your drive.  Whenever you update a document, the data will be written  onto both disks. A handy tip for more legible backup  copies: Keep a container of iron filings at your desk.  When you need to make two copies, sprinkle iron filings  liberally between the diskettes before inserting them  into the drive.  

(6) Diskettes should not be removed or inserted from the  drive while the red light is on or flashing. Doing so  could result in smeared or possibly unreadable text.  Occasionally, the red light remains flashing in what is  known as a "hung" or "hooked" state. If your system is  hooking, you will probably need to insert a few coins  before being allowed to access the slot.  

(7) If your diskette is full and needs more storage space,  remove the disk from the drive and shake vigorously for  two minutes. This will pack the data enough (data  compression) to allow for more storage. Be sure to cover  all openings with scotch tape to prevent loss of data.  

(8) Data access time may be greatly improved by cutting more  holes in the diskette jacket. This will provide more  simultaneous access points to the disk.  

(9) Periodically spray diskettes with insecticide to prevent  system bugs from spreading.....