General safety precautions
Non-observance of the following safety precautions can result in bodily
injury or damage to the machine.
1. The machine should only be commissioned after reading the associated
operating manual and it should only be operated by persons who have
received the corresponding training.
2. Before starting to use the machine you should also read the safety
precautions specified by the motor manufacturer.
3. The machine should only be used for the purpose intended and with the
safety devices in place. Observe all of the applicable safety regulations.
4. The machine must be disconnected from the power supply by switching
off the master switch or disconnecting the mains plug when exchanging
sewing appliances (such as the needle, sewing foot, needle plate, feed
dog and bobbin), when threading, when leaving the workplace
unattended or when conducting service work.
5. Daily servicing procedures should only be conducted by appropriately
trained persons.
6. Repairs and special maintenance work should only be conducted by
specialist personnel or by persons who have received the corresponding
training.
7. When conducting service or repair work on pneumatic systems the
machine must be disconnected from the compressed air supply (max. 7
- 10 bar). Before disconnecting the machine the maintenance unit is to be
depressurised. An exception to this rule is only permitted for adjustments
and functional checks which are conducted by appropriately trained,
specialist personnel.
8. Work on the electrical equipment should only be conducted by
electricians or appropriately trained personnel.
9. Working on live parts and equipment is not permitted, except as specified
in regulations DIN VDE 0105.
10. Conversions or modifications made to the machine should only be
conducted in compliance with all of the applicable safety regulations.
11. Only those replacement parts approved by us are to be used for repairs.
12. Commissioning of the upper part is prohibited until such time as the entire
sewing unit complies with the provisions of the EC directives.
13. The connecting cable must be equipped with a country-specific mains
plug. The associated work must be conducted by an appropriately trained
specialist (also refer to point 8).
These symbols designate safety
precautions which must be observed at all
times.
Risk of injury!
Please also observe the general safety
precautions.
