1 General safety
This instruction manual is intended to help familiarize the user with the
machine and to enable correct utilisation.
The instruction manual contains important information on how to operate the
machine safely, correctly and economically. Observation of the instructions
eliminates danger, reduces costs for repair and downtime, and increases the
reliability and service life of the machine.
The instruction manual is intended to complement existing national accident
prevention and environment protection regulations.
The instruction manual should always be available where the machine/sewing
unit is being used.
The instruction manual must be read and applied by any person authorised
to work on the machine/sewing unit. This means:
Operation, including equipping, troubleshooting during the work cycle,
removing of fabric waste,
– Service (maintenance, inspection, repair) and/or
– Transport
The user must ensure that only authorised persons work with the machine.
The user is required to check the machine at least once per shift for visible
damage and defects, and to report any changes which impair safety
immediately (including operating performance).
The company using the machine must ensure it is only operated in perfect
working order.
As a matter of principle, no safety equipment is to be removed or disabled.
If it is necessary to remove any safety equipment for preparation, repair, or
maintenance work, the safety equipment must be reinstalled immediately
upon completion of said work.
The manufacturer does not assume any liability for damages resulting from
unauthorized modification of the machine.
Observe all of the safety signs and hazard warnings on the machine/unit! The
yellow-and-black striped sections designate permanent hazard areas which
are associated with, for example, risk of crushing, cutting, shearing or
collision.
In addition to the information contained in this instruction manual you should
also observe the applicable general safety and accident prevention
regulations.
