[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 face plate of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present can result in severe injury.
CAUTION
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. | |
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 | and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. | |
electrical consumption. | Lightning may cause problems with correct | |
Insufficient power supply capacity may cause | operation. | |
problems with correct operation. |
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Machine installation should only be carried out by | When securing the cords, do not bend the cords | ||||||||
a qualified technician. |
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Contact | your | Brother dealer | or | a | qualified | otherwise there is the danger that fire or electric | |||
shocks could occur. | |||||||||
electrician for any electrical work that may need to | |||||||||
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| If using a work table which has casters, the casters | |
The sewing machine weighs more than 50 kg. The | should be secured in such a way so that they | ||||||||
cannot move. | |||||||||
installation should be carried out by two or more | |||||||||
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| Use both hands to hold the machine head when | |
Do not connent the power cord until installation is | tilting it back or returning it to its original position. If | ||||||||
only one hand is used, the weight of the machine | |||||||||
complete. The machine may operate if the treadle | |||||||||
head may cause your hand to slip, and your hand | |||||||||
is depressed | by mistake, which could | result in | |||||||
may get caught. | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
removing | the | plug, | otherwise | damage | to | the | |||
they do not get into your eyes or onto your skin, | |||||||||
control box could result. |
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Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground | Furthermore, do not drink the oil or eat the grease | ||||||||
connection is not secure, you run a high risk of | under any circumstances, as they can cause | ||||||||
receiving a serious electric shock, and problems | vomiting and diarrhea. | ||||||||
with correct operation may also occur. |
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