BAS-341F, 342F
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Thank you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before us ing your new machine, please read the safety
instructions below and the explanations given in the instruc tion manual.
With industrial sewing machines, it is normal to carr y out wor k while pos itioned dir ectl y in front of m oving p arts suc h as
the needle and thread take-up lever, and consequently there is always a danger of injur y that can be caused b y these
parts. Follow the instructions from training personnel and instructors regarding safe and correct operation before
operating the machine so that you will know how to use it correctly.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1 Safety indications and their meanings
This instruction manual and the indications and symbols that ar e used on the machine itself ar e provided in order to
ensure safe operation of this machine and to prevent accidents and injur y to your self or other pe ople. T he m eanings of
these indications and symbols are given below.
Indications
DANGER The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follo w the
instructions will almost certainly result in death or severe i njury.
CAUTION The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to f ollow the
instructions could cause injury when using the machine or physical damage to
equipment and surroundings.
Symbols
........................................This symbol ( ) indicates something that you shoul d be careful of. The
picture inside the triangle indicates the nature of the caution that m ust be
taken.
(For example, the symbol at left means “beware of injury”.)
........................................This symbol ( ) indicates something that you must not do.
........................................This symbol ( ) indicates something that you must do. The picture
inside the circle indicates the nature of the thing that must be done.
(For example, the symbol at left means “you must mak e the ground
connection”.)