CAUTION

Sewing

 

This sewing machine should only be used by opera-

If using a work table which has casters, the casters

tors who have received the necessary training in safe

should be secured in such a way so that they cannot

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.

Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any

machine.

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,

Do not touch the motor cover during operation and for

otherwise the machine may operate if the treadle is

one hour after operation has finished, otherwise

depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.

burns may result.

￿ When threading the needle

If an error occurs in machine operation, or if abnormal

￿ When replacing the needle and bobbin

noises or smells are noticed, immediately turn off the

￿ When not using the machine and when leaving the

power switch. Then contact your nearest Brother

machine unattended

dealer or a qualified technician.

 

If the machine develops a problem, contact your

 

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, otherwise the machine may operate if the

handling the lubricating oil and grease, so that they

treadle is depressed by mistake, which could result in

do not get into your eyes or onto your skin, otherwise

injury.

inflammation can result.

 

Furthermore, do not drink the oil or eat the grease un-

 

der 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 machine

If the power switch needs to be left on when carrying

should only be carried out by a qualified technician.

out some adjustment, be extremely careful to observe

Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician to

all safety precautions.

Use both hands to hold the machine head when tilting

carry out any maintenance and inspection of the

electrical system.

it back or returning it to its original position. If only

Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power

one hand is used, the weight of the machine head

may cause your hand to slip, and your hand may get

cord from the wall outlet at the following times,

caught.

otherwise the machine may operate if the treadle is

Use only the proper replacement parts as specified

depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.

￿ When carrying out inspection, adjustment and main-

by Brother.

tenance

If any safety devices have been removed, be abso-

￿ When replacing consumable parts such as the ro-

lutely sure to re-install them to their original positions

tary hook

and check that they operate correctly before using

Turn off the power switch before inserting or

the machine.

Any problems in machine operation which result from

removing the plug, otherwise damage to the control

box could result.

unauthorized modifications to the machine will not be

 

covered by the warranty.

 

 

HE-800A

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