Important Safety Instructions - Janome TB-12 Instruction Book

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This sewing machine is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with this machine.
The machine is not intended for use by children or mentally infirm persons without super-
vision.
This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only.
Read all instruction before using this sewing machine.
DANGER –
1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this
sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
2. Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb. Replace bulb with same
type rated 15 watts.
3. Do not reach for the appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately.
4. Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do
not place in or drop into water or other liquid.
WARNING –
1. Do not allow children to play with the machine. The machine is not intended for use
by children or infirme persons without proper supervision.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing
machine is used by or near children.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner's manual.
Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this
owner's manual.
3. Never operate this sewing machine 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.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation opening
of this sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and
loosen cloth.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is
being administered.
8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("O") position, then remove plug from outlet.
9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
10. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing
machine needle.
11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
12. Do not use bent needles.
13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to
break.
14. Switch this sewing machine off ("O") when making any adjustment in the needle
area, such as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or
changing the presser foot, and the like.
15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers,
lubricating, or when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner's
Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance
with relevant National legistlation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt
please contact your retailer for guidance. (European Union only.)
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons: