Brother BAS-311H manual 5

CAUTION
Sewing
This sewing machine should only be used by	If using a work table which has casters, the casters
operators who have received the necessary training	should be secured in such a way so that they cannot
in safe use beforehand.	move.
The sewing machine should not be used for any	Attach all safety devices before using the sewing
applications other than sewing.	machine. If the machine is used without these
Be sure to wear protective goggles when using the	devices attached, injury may result.
machine.	Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any
If goggles are not worn, there is the danger that if a
	objects against	the machine while	sewing,	as	this
needle breaks, parts of the broken needle may enter
	may result in	personal injury or	damage	to	the
your eyes and injury may result.
	machine.
Turn off the power switch at the following times. If the
	If an error occurs in machine operation, or if abnormal
foot switch is depressed by mistake, the sewing
	noises or smells are noticed, immediately turn off the
machine might start operating and injury could result.
	power switch. Then contact your		nearest	Brother
• When threading the needle
	dealer or a qualified technician.
• When replacing the bobbin and needle
	If the machine develops a problem, contact your
• When not using the machine and when leaving the
machine unattended	nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician.
Cleaning
Turn off the power switch before carrying out	Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when
cleaning. If the foot switch is depressed by mistake,	handling the lubricating oil and grease, so that they
the sewing machine might start operating and injury	do not get into your eyes or onto your skin. If the oil
could result.	and grease get into your eyes or onto your skin,
	inflammation can result.
	Furthermore, do not drink or eat the lubricating oil or
	grease. They may cause diarrhea or vomiting.
	Keep the oil out of the reach of children.
Maintenance and inspection
Maintenance and inspection of the sewing machine	Hold the machine head with both hands when tilting it
should only be carried out by a qualified technician.	back or returning it to its original position.
Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician to	Furthermore, do not apply excessive force when
	tilting back the machine head. The sewing machine
carry out any maintenance and inspection of the
	may become unbalanced and fall down, and serious
electrical system.
	injury or damage to the sewing machine may result.
Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power
	If the power switch needs to be left on when carrying
cord before carrying out the following operations. If
	out some adjustment, be extremely careful to observe
the foot switch is depressed by mistake, the sewing
	all safety precautions.
machine might start operating and injury could result.
• Inspection, adjustment and maintenance	When replacing parts and installing optional
• Replacing consumable parts such as the rotary	accessories, be sure to use only genuine Brother
hook	parts.
Disconnect the air hoses from the air supply and wait	Brother will not be held responsible for any accidents
	or problems resulting from the use of non-genuine
for the needle on the pressure gauge to drop to “0”
	parts.
before carrying out inspection, adjustment and repair
of any parts which use the pneumatic equipment.	If any safety devices have been removed, be
	absolutely sure to re-install them to their original
	positions and check that they operate correctly before
	using the machine.
	To prevent accidents and problems, do not modify
	the machine yourself.
	Brother will not be held responsible for any accidents
	or problems resulting from modifications made to the
	machine.
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