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SAFETY RULES:
1. Before putting the machines described in this manual into service, carefully read the instructions. The
starting of each machine is only permitted after taking notice of the instructions and by qualified
operators.
IMPORTANT! Before putting the machine into service, also read the safety rules and
instructions from the motor supplier.
2. Observe the national safety rules valid for your country.
3. The sewing machines described in this instruction manual are prohibited from being put into service until
it has been ascertained that the sewing units which these sewing machines will be built into, have
conformed with the EC Council Directives (89/392/EEC, Annex II B).
Each machine is only allowed to be used as foreseen. The foreseen use of the particular machine is
described in paragraph "STYLES OF MACHINES" of this instruction manual. Another use, going beyond
the description, is not as foreseen.
4. All safety devices must be in position when the machine is ready for work or in operation. Operation of
the machine without the appertaining safety devices is prohibited.
5. Wear safety glasses.
6. In case of machine conversions and changes all valid safety rules must be considered. Conversions and
changes are made at your own risk.
7. The warning hints in the instructions are marked with one of these two symbols:
8. When doing the following the machine has to be disconnected from the power supply by turning off the
main switch or by pulling out the main plug:
8.1 When threading needle(s), looper, spreader etc.
8.2 When replacing any parts such as needle(s), presser foot, throat plate, looper, spreader, feed dog,
needle guard, folder, fabric guide etc.
8.3 When leaving the workplace and when the workplace is unattended.
8.4 When doing maintenance work.
8.5 When using clutch motors without actuation lock, wait until the motor is stopped totally.
9.
Maintenance, repair and conversion work (see item 8) must be done only by trained technicians or
special skilled personnel under consideration of the instructions.
10. Any work on the electrical equipment must be done by an electrician or under direction and supervision
of special skilled personnel.
11. Work on parts and equipment under electrical power is not permitted. Permissible exceptions are
described in the applicable sections of standard sheet DIN VDE 0105.
12. Before doing maintenance and repair work on the pneumatic equipment, the machine has to be
disconnected from the compressed air supply. In case of existing residual air pressure, after discon-
necting from compressed air supply (i.e. pneumatic equipment with air tank), the pressure has to be
removed by bleeding.
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