Brother Z-8550A Sewing, CAUTION, Cleaning

CAUTION

Sewing

This sewing machine should only be used by	Attach all safety devices before using the sewing
operators who have received the necessary training	machine. If the machine is used without these
in safe use beforehand.	devices attached, injury may result.
The sewing machine should not be used for any	Never touch the knife on the face plate when
applications other than sewing.	opening the thread takeup guard cover at times
Be sure to wear protective goggles when using the	such as	when taking up slack in the	thread,
	otherwise injury may result.
machine.
	Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any
If goggles are not worn, there is the danger that if a
needle breaks, parts of the broken needle may	objects against the machine while sewing, as this
enter your eyes and injury may result.	may result in personal injury or damage to the
Turn off the power switch at the following times.	machine.
	Use both hands to hold the machine head when
The machine may operate if the treadle is
depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.	tilting it back or returning it to its original position. If
When threading the needle	only one hand is used, the weight of the machine
	head may cause your hand to slip, and your hand
When replacing the bobbin and needle
	may get caught.
When not using the machine and when leaving the

machine unattended	If an error occurs in machine, or if abnormal noises
If the actuator is pressed by mistake when using the	or smells	are noticed, immediately turn	off the
	power switch. Then contact your nearest		Brother
correction sewing function, the needle will move in a
	dealer or a qualified technician.
zigzag motion while the machine is operating, and

injury may result.	If the machine develops a problem, contact your

If using a work table which has casters, the casters	nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician.
If using a work table which has casters, the casters
should be secured in such a way so that they
cannot move.

Cleaning

	Turn off the power switch before carrying out	Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves
	cleaning. The machine may operate if the treadle is	when handling the lubricating oil and grease, so that
	depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.	they do not get into your eyes or onto your skin,
	Do not directly touch sharp objects such as the tip	otherwise inflammation can result.
	Do not directly touch sharp objects such as the tip	Furthermore, do not drink the oil or eat the grease
	of the rotary hook when cleaning the rotary hook,	Furthermore, do not drink the oil or eat the grease
	of the rotary hook when cleaning the rotary hook,	under any circumstances, as they can cause
	otherwise injury may result.	under any circumstances, as they can cause
	otherwise injury may result.	vomiting and diarrhea.
		vomiting and diarrhea.
	When removing the needle plate, auxiliary needle	Keep the oil out of the reach of children.
	plate and knife unit, use a screwdriver that matches	Use both hands to hold the machine head when
	the size of the screw heads.	Use both hands to hold the machine head when
	the size of the screw heads.	tilting it back or returning it to its original position. If
	If a screwdriver with a size that does not match is
	If a screwdriver with a size that does not match is	only one hand is used, the weight of the machine
	used, it may damage the screw heads and cause	only one hand is used, the weight of the machine
	used, it may damage the screw heads and cause	head may cause your hand to slip, and your hand
	personal injury or damage to the sewing articles.	head may cause your hand to slip, and your hand
	personal injury or damage to the sewing articles.	may get caught.
		may get caught.
		Use only the proper replacement parts as specified
		by Brother.

Z-8550A, 8560A

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