Safety Instructions - Bernina Bernette Rome 8 Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. Keep the instruction at a suitable place
that close to the machine, and hand it over if you give the machine to a third party.
DANGER
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
2. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before
cleaning.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
1. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
2. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this appliance is used
by or near children and infirm persons.
3. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only
attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
4. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
5. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if
it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the appliance to the nearest
authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
6. Never operate the appliance with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the
sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
7. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing
machine needle.
8. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
9. Do not use bent needles.
10. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
11. Switch the sewing machine off ("O") when making any adjustments in the needle area, such
as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the
like.
12. Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating,
or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual
(pull power plug).
13. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
14. Do not use outdoors.
15. Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
16. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("O") position, then remove plug from outlet.

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