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.

 

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,

If an error occurs in machine operation, or if abnormal

otherwise the machine may operate if the foot switch

noises or smells are noticed, immediately turn off the

is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.

power switch. Then contact your nearest Brother

￿ When replacing the needle and bobbin

 

dealer or a qualified technician.

 

￿ When not using the machine and when leaving the

If the machine develops a problem, contact your

machine unattended

 

 

nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician.

 

Use threading mode or turn off the power first in order

 

 

to carry out threading.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

foot switch is depressed by mistake, which could

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

result in injury.

 

 

 

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 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, after tilting back the machine head, do

not push the face plate side or the pulley side from

carry out any maintenance and inspection of

the

above, as this could cause the machine head

to

electrical system.

 

 

 

 

 

 

topple over, which may result in personal injury or

Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power

damage to the machine.

 

cord from the wall outlet at the

following times,

Use only the proper replacement parts as specified

otherwise the machine may operate if the foot switch

by Brother.

 

is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.

 

If any safety devices have been removed, be

￿ When

carrying

out inspection,

adjustment

and

maintenance

 

 

 

absolutely sure to re-install them to their original

￿ When

replacing

consumable parts such as

the

positions and check that they operate correctly before

using the machine.

 

rotary hook

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Any problems in machine operation which result from

If the power switch needs to be left on when carrying

unauthorized modifications to the machine will not be

out some adjustment, be extremely careful to observe

all safety precautions.

 

 

covered by the warranty.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KE-430F, BE-438F

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