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 | should be secured in such a way so that they | |
training in safe use beforehand. | cannot 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. | |
Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any | ||
machine. | objects against the machine while sewing, as this | |
If goggles are not worn, there is the danger that if a | may result in personal injury or damage to the | |
needle breaks, parts of the broken needle may | machine. | |
enter your eyes and injury may result. | If an error occurs in machine operation, or if abnormal | |
Turn off the power switch at the following times, | ||
noises or smells are noticed, immediately turn off the | ||
otherwise the machine may operate if the start | power switch. Then contact your nearest Brother | |
switch is pressed by mistake, which could result in | dealer or a qualified technician. | |
injury. | If the machine develops a problem, contact your | |
When threading the needle | ||
When replacing the needle | nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician. | |
When not using the machine and when leaving |
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the machine unattended |
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Cleaning
Turn off the power switch before carrying out | Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves |
cleaning, otherwise the machine may operate if | when handling the lubricating oil and grease, so |
the start switch is pressed by mistake, which could | that they do not get into your eyes or onto your |
result in injury. | skin, otherwise inflammation can result. |
| Furthermore, do not drink the oil or eat the grease |
| under any circumstances, as they can cause |
| vomiting and diarrhoea. |
| Keep the oil out of the reach of children. |
Maintenance and inspection
Maintenance and inspection of the sewing | If the power switch and air need to be left on when | |
machine should only be carried out by a qualified | carrying out some adjustment, be extremely | |
technician. | careful to observe all safety precautions. | |
Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician to | Use only the proper replacement parts as | |
carry out any maintenance and inspection of the | specified by Brother. | |
electrical system. | If any safety devices have been removed, be | |
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Turn off the power switch and disconnect the | absolutely sure to | |
power cord from the wall outlet at the following | positions and check that they operate correctly | |
times, otherwise the machine may operate if the | before using the machine. | |
start switch is pressed by mistake, which could | Any problems in machine operation which result | |
result in injury. | ||
from unauthorized modifications to the machine | ||
When carrying out inspection, adjustment and | ||
will not be covered by the warranty. | ||
maintenance | ||
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When replacing consumable parts such as the |
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loopers and knife |
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Disconnect the air hoses from the air supply and |
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wait for the needle on the pressure gauge to drop |
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to “0” before carrying out inspection, adjustment |
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and repair of any parts which use the pneumatic |
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equipment. |
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