[2] Notes on safety
DANGER
Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet before opening the cover of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present can result in severe injury.
WARNING
Do not allow any liquids to get onto this sewing machine, otherwise fire, electric shocks or operating problems may occur.
If any liquid gets inside the sewing machine (machine head or control box), immediately turn off the power and disconnect the power plug from the electrical outlet, and then contact the place of purchase or a qualified technician.
CAUTION
Environmental requirements
Use the sewing machine in an area which is free | The ambient temperature should be within the | |
from sources of strong electrical noise such as | range of 5°C to 35°C during use. | |
electrical line noise or static electric noise. | Temperatures which are lower or higher than this | |
Sources of strong electrical noise may cause | may cause problems with correct operation. | |
problems with correct operation. | The relative humidity should be within the range of | |
Any fluctuations in the power supply voltage | ||
45% to 85% during use, and no dew formation | ||
should be within ±10% of the rated voltage for the | should occur in any devices. | |
machine. | Excessively dry or humid environments and dew | |
Voltage fluctuations which are greater than this | formation may cause problems with correct | |
may cause problems with correct operation. | operation. | |
The power supply capacity should be greater than | In the event of an electrical storm, turn off the power | |
the requirements for the sewing machine's power | and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. | |
consumption. | Lightning may cause problems with correct | |
Insufficient power supply capacity may cause | operation. | |
problems with correct operation. |
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Installation
Machine installation should only be carried out by | If using a work table which has casters, the casters | |||||
a qualified technician. |
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Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified | cannot move. | |||||
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electrician for any electrical work that may need to | Secure the table so that it will not move when tilting | |||||
be done. |
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| back the machine head. If the table moves, it may | |
The sewing machine weighs approximately 32 kg | crush your feet or cause other injuries. | |||||
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(70lb). The installation should be carried out by | Use both hands to hold the machine head when | |||||
two or more people. |
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| tilting it back or returning it to its original position. If | |||
Do not connect the power cord until installation is | only one hand is used, the weight of the machine | |||||
head may cause your hand to slip, and your hand | ||||||
complete. The machine may operate if the treadle | ||||||
may get caught. | ||||||
is depressed by mistake, which could result in | ||||||
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injury. |
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| Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves | |
Turn off | the | power | switch before inserting | or | when handling the lubricating oil and grease, so that | |
they do not get into your eyes or onto your skin, | ||||||
removing | the | plug, | otherwise damage to | the | ||
otherwise inflammation can result. | ||||||
control box could result. |
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| Furthermore, do not drink the oil or eat the grease | |||||
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Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground | under any circumstances, as they can cause | |||||
connection is not secure, you run a high risk of | vomiting and diarrhea. | |||||
receiving a serious electric shock, and problems | Keep the oil out of the reach of children. | |||||
with correct operation may also occur.
When securing the cords, do not bend the cords excessively or fasten them too hard with staples, otherwise there is the danger that fire or electric shocks could occur.
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