Installation; Carrying The Machine; Tilting Back The Machine Head - Brother KE-430HX Instruction Manual

3. INSTALLATION

3. INSTALLATION
Machine installation should only be carried out by a
qualified technician.
Contact your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician for
any electrical work that may need to be done.
The sewing machine weighs approximately 60 kg
(132lb). The installation should be carried out by two or
more people.
Do not connect the power cord until installation is
complete. The machine may operate if the foot switch is
depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.
About the machine set-up location
・ Do not set up this sewing machine near other equipment such as
televisions, radios or cordless telephones, otherwise such
equipment may be affected by electronic interference from the
sewing machine.
・ The sewing machine should be plugged directly into an AC wall
outlet. Operation problems may result if extension cords are used.

Carrying the machine

・ The machine should be carried by the arm by two people as
shown in the illustration.
・ When holding the machine head, do not hold it by the pulse motor
(1), otherwise it may damage the pulse motor.

Tilting back the machine head

1. Pack away any tools which are near the table.
2. Secure the foot (A) so that the table will not move, and then pull the
arm with both hands to tilt back the machine head.
* While supporting the arm with both hands, gently lower it.
Returning the machine head to the upright position
1. Pack away any tools which are near the table.
2. While supporting the arm with both hands, gently return the
machine head to its original position.
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CAUTION
KE-430HX/KE-430HS, BE-438HX/BE-438HS
Secure the table so that it will not move when tilting back
the machine head. If the table moves, it may crush your
feet or cause other injuries.
Use both hands to hold the machine head when tilting it
back or returning it to its original position. If only one
hand is used, the weight of the machine head may
cause your hand to slip, and your hand may get caught.
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