Never Carry Out Repairs Yourself; Handling The Appliance Safely; Cleaning And Storage - ALDI Easy Home MD 17329 User Manual

Safety information

Never carry out repairs yourself

WARNING!
Risk of electric shock!
There is a risk of electric shock if repairs are not carried out by qualifi ed personnel!
− Never try to open or repair the product yourself!
− If there is a fault or if the lead has been damaged, please contact our Service Centre or
another suitably qualifi ed specialist workshop to avoid putting yourself at risk.
• If the machine or mains cable is damaged, remove the plug from the mains immediately.
• Do not use the sewing machine if the machine or the lead are visibly damaged in order to
avoid risks.

Handling the appliance safely

• Place the sewing machine on a sturdy, level work surface.
• During operation, the air vents must not be blocked: Do not allow any objects (e.g. dust,
threads, etc.) to enter the vents.
• Keep the foot pedal free of fl uff, dust and fabric trimmings.
• Never place any objects on the foot pedal.
• Do not use any accessories other than those supplied.
• Only use special sewing machine oil to oil the appliance. Do not use any other liquids.
• Be careful when using the moving parts of the machine, especially the needle. There is a risk
of injury, even when the machine has been unplugged!
• When sewing, make sure that your fi ngers are never underneath the needle holding screw.
• Do not use bent or blunt needles.
• When sewing, do not hold the fabric tight or pull the fabric. The needles could break.
• When you have fi nished sewing, always move the needle to its highest position.
• Always turn off and unplug the machine when you leave it unattended or before you carry
out any maintenance work on the machine.

Cleaning and storage

• Before cleaning, pull the plug out of the mains socket.
• Use a slightly damp soft cloth for cleaning.
• Avoid the use of chemical solutions and cleaning products because these may damage the
machine surface or markings.
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