3. INSTALLATION

3. INSTALLATION

CAUTION

Machine installation should only be carried out by a

All cords should be secured at least 25 mm away

qualified technician.

from any moving parts. Furthermore, do not

Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician

excessively bend

the cable

or

secure

it too

firmly

staples, otherwise

there is

the

danger

that

fire or

for any electrical work that may need to be done.

electric shocks could occur.

 

 

 

 

The sewing machine head weighs approximately 57

 

 

 

 

Be sure to connect the

ground. If

the ground

kg. The installation should be carried out by two or

connection is not secure, you run the risk of receiving

more people.

a serious electric shock, and problems with correct

Do not connect the power cord until installation is

operation may also occur.

 

 

 

 

complete, otherwise the machine may operate if the

Install the safety covers to

the

machine head and

foot switch is depressed by mistake, which could

result in injury.

motor.

 

Hold the machine head with both hands when tilting it

 

back or returning it to its original position.

 

Furthermore, after tilting back the machine head, do

 

not push the face plate side or the pulley side from

 

above, as this could cause the machine head to

 

topple over, which may result in personal injury or

 

damage to the machine.

 

3-1. Table processing diagram

The thickness of the table should be at least 40 mm, and it should be strong enough to bear the weight and vibration of the sewing machine.

Check that the control box is at least 10 mm away from the leg. If the control box and the leg are too close together, it may result in incorrect sewing machine operation.

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KE-430F, BE-438F