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. |
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machine. | Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any |
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. |
Set the needle to the needle up stop position before | If an error occurs in machine operation, or if abnormal |
turning off the power. | noises or smells are noticed, immediately turn off the |
If this is not done, the wiper may strike the needle, | power switch. Then contact your nearest Brother |
which might cause the needle to break. | dealer or a qualified technician. |
Turn off the power switch at the following times, | If the machine develops a problem, contact your |
otherwise the machine may operate if the foot switch | nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician. |
is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury. |
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∙ When threading the needle |
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∙ When replacing the needle and bobbin |
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∙ When not using the machine and when leaving the |
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machine unattended |
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Cleaning
Set the needle to the needle up stop position before | Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when | ||||
turning off the power. |
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| handling the lubricating oil and grease, so that they | ||
If this is not done, the wiper may strike the needle, | do not get into your eyes or onto your skin, otherwise | ||||
which might cause the needle to break. |
| inflammation can result. | |||
Turn off the | power switch | before | carrying out | Furthermore, do not drink the oil or eat the grease un- | |
der any circumstances, as they can cause vomiting | |||||
cleaning, otherwise the machine may operate if the | |||||
and diarrhoea. | |||||
foot switch is | depressed by | mistake, | which could | ||
Keep the oil out of the reach of children. | |||||
result in injury. |
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Maintenance and inspection
| Maintenance and inspection of the sewing machine | If the power switch and air need to be left on when |
| should only be carried out by a qualified technician. | carrying out some adjustment, be extremely careful to |
| Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician to | observe all safety precautions. |
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| carry out any maintenance and inspection of the | Hold the machine head with both hands when tilting it |
| electrical system. | back or returning it to its original position. |
| Set the needle to the needle up stop position before | Furthermore, after tilting back the machine head, do |
| turning off the power. | not push the face plate side or the pulley side from |
| If this is not done, the wiper may strike the needle, | above, as this could cause the machine head to |
| which might cause the needle to break. | topple over, which may result in personal injury or |
| Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power | damage to the machine. |
| Use only the proper replacement parts as specified | |
| cord from the wall outlet at the following times, | |
| 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 abso- |
| ∙ When carrying out inspection, adjustment and main- | lutely sure to |
| tenance | and check that they operate correctly before using |
| ∙ When replacing consumable parts such as the ro- | the machine. |
| tary hook | Any problems in machine operation which result from |
| Disconnect the air hoses from the air supply and wait | unauthorized modifications to the machine will not be |
| for the needle on the pressure gauge to drop to “0” | covered by the warranty. |
| before carrying out inspection, adjustment and repair |
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| of any parts which use the pneumatic equipment. |
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