TO ENSURE SAFE USE OF YOUR SEWING MACHINE
For the sewing machine, automatic machine and ancillary devices (hereinafter collectively referred to as
"machine"), it is inevitable to conduct sewing work near moving parts of the machine. This means that there
is always a possibility of unintentionally coming in contact with the moving parts. Operators who actually
operate the machine and maintenance personnel who are involved in maintenance and repair of the
machine are strongly recommended to carefully read to fully understand the following Safety precautions
before using/maintaining the machine. The content of the Safety precautions includes items which are not
contained in the specifi cations of your product.
The risk indications are classifi ed into the following three different categories to help understand the meaning
of the labels. Be sure to fully understand the following description and strictly observe the instructions.
( ! ) Explanation of risk levels
DANGER :
This indication is given where there is an immediate danger of death or serous injury if the person in charge or any third
party mishandles the machine or does not avoid the dangerous situation when operating or maintaining the machine.
WARNING :
This indication is given where there is a potentiality for death or serious injury if the person in charge or any third
party mishandles the machine or does not avoid the dangerous situation when operating or maintaining the machine.
CAUTION :
This indication is given where there is a danger of medium to minor injury if the person in charge or any third party
mishandles the machine or does not avoid the dangerous situation when operating or maintaining the machine.
Items requiring special attention
( @ ) Explanation of pictorial warning indications and warning labels
Pictorial
warning
indication
1 • There is the possibility that slight to serious injury or death may be caused.
• There is the possibility that injury may be caused by touching moving part.
2 • To perform sewing work with safety guard.
• To perform sewing work with safety cover.
• To perform sewing work with safety protection device.
3 • Be sure to turn the power OFF before carrying out "machine-head threading," "needle changing," "bobbin
changing" or "oiling and cleaning."
There is a risk of injury
if contacting a moving
section.
There is a risk of
electrical shock if
contacting a high-voltage
section.
There is a risk of a burn
if contacting a high-
temperature section.
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Indication
label
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There is a risk of
entanglement in the belt
resulting in injury.
The correct direction is
indicated.
Connection of a earth
cable is indicated.
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