Safety Instructions; Notes On Safety - Brother SL-746A Instruction Manual

Thank you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine, please read the safety
instructions below and the explanations given in the instruction manual.
With industrial sewing machines, it is normal to carry out work while positioned directly in front of moving parts such
as the needle and thread take-up lever, and consequently there is always a danger of injury that can be caused by these
parts. Follow the instructions from training personnel and instructors regarding safe and correct operation before oper-
ating the machine so that you will know how to use it correctly.
z Safety indications and their meanings
This instruction manual and the indications and symbols that are used on the machine itself are provided in order to
ensure safe operation of this machine and to prevent accidents and injury to yourself or other people.
The meanings of these indications and symbols are given below.
Indications
CAUTION
Symbols
................ This symbol (
indicates the nature of the caution that must be taken.
(For example, the symbol at left means "beware of injury".)
................ This symbol (
................ This symbol (
nature of the thing that must be done.
(For example, the symbol at left means "you must make the ground connection".)
x Notes on safety
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Machine installation should only be carried out
by a qualified technician.
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Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified elec-
trician for any electrical work that may need to
be done.
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The sewing machine weighs more than 34 kg.
The installation should be carried out by two
or more people.
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Avoid setting up the sewing machine near
sources of strong electrical noise such as high-
frequency welding equipment.
If this precaution is not taken, incorrect machine
operation may result.
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Do not connect the power cord until installation
is complete, otherwise the machine may oper-
ate if the treadle is pressed by mistake, which
could result in injury.
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Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground
connection is not secure, you run the risk of
receiving a serious electric shock.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the
instructions could cause injury when using the machine or physical damage to equip-
ment and surroundings.
) indicates something that you should be careful of. The picture inside the triangle
) indicates something that you must not do.
) indicates something that you must do. The picture inside the circle indicates the
CAUTION
Installation
SL-746A, 748A (English)
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All cords should be secured at least 25 mm
away from any moving parts. Furthermore, do
not excessively bend the cords or secure them
too firmly with staples, otherwise there is the
danger that fire or electric shocks could occur.
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Install the belt covers to the machine head and
motor.
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If using a work table which has casters, the
casters should be secured in such a way so that
they cannot move.
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Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves
when handling the lubricating oil, so that no oil
gets into your eyes or onto your skin, otherwise
inflammation can result.
Furthermore, do not drink the oil under any cir-
cumstances, as it can cause vomiting and di-
arrhoea.
Keep the oil out of the reach of children.