AEG 11679 Instruction Manual page 3

Important Safety Instructions
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using your household sewing machine.
DANGER-To reduce the risk of electric shock:
Your household sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug your machine from the
electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
Always unplug before changing lamp. Use a bulb 5 W max.
WARNING-TO reduce: the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons
- Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children.
- Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual.
- 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. Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for
examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
- This machine is equipped with a special cord which, if damaged, must be replaced by an identical cord. This can be obtained
from your dealer.
- Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot
controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust and cloth.
- Never drop or insert any object into the opening.
- Do not use outdoors.
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Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
- Do not put anything on the foot controller because the machine may accidentally start and the motor or the foot controller
may overheat.
- To disconnect turn all controls to the off position, then remove plug from outlet.
- Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, hold the plug, not the cord.
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Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing needle.
- Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
- Do not use bent needles.
- Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle.
- Switch the machine off when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle or
changing presser foot and the like.
- Always unplug the sewing machine from the electric outlet when making any user servicing mentioned in the instruction
manual.
- Only use original foot controller in order to avoid damages. Use only identical replacement parts
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Warning
When working close to the needle be very careful not to prick your fingers. When you use the machine for the first time, put a
piece of cloth under the presser foot und run the machine without thread for some minutes. Dry any oil spots which may appear.
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