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CAUTION, Sewing, Cleaning, Maintenance and inspection

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CAUTION Sewing This sewing machine should only be used by operators who have received the necessary training in safe use beforehand. If using a work table which has casters, the casters should be secured in such a way so that they cannot move. The sewing machine should not be used for any applications other than sewing. Be sure to wear protective goggles when using the machine. If goggles are not worn, there is the danger that if a needle breaks, parts of the broken needle may enter your eyes and injury may result. Attach all safety devices before using the sewing machine. If the machine is used without these devices attached, injury may result. Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any objects against the machine while sewing, as this may result in personal injury or damage to the machine. Turn off the power switch at the following times. The machine may operate if the pedal is pressed by mistake, which could result in injury. ! When threading the needle ! When checking the needle drop position ! When replacing the needle ! When not using the machine and when leaving the machine unattended * The motor will keep turning even after the power is switched off as a result of the motor's inertia. Wait until the motor stops fully before starting work. When turning the machine pulley by hand in order to check the needle down position in the hole of the button, turn the pulley until the needle is at the final position after one cycle. If the needle is at a point midway through the cycle when the power is turned on, the machine will immediately start operating, which could result in injury. If an error occurs in machine, or if abnormal noises or smells are noticed, immediately turn off the power switch. Then contact your nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician. If the machine develops a problem, contact your nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician. Cleaning Turn off the power switch before carrying out cleaning. The machine may operate if the pedal is pressed by mistake, which could result in injury. * The motor will keep turning even after the power is switched off as a result of the motor's inertia. Wait until the motor stops fully before starting work Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when handling the lubricating oil, so that no oil gets into your eyes or onto your skin, otherwise inflammation can result. Furthermore, do not drink the oil under any circumstances, as it can cause vomiting and diarrhoea. Keep the oil out of the reach of children. Maintenance and inspection Maintenance and inspection of the sewing machine should only be carried out by a qualified technician. Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician to carry out any maintenance and inspection of the electrical system. Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet at the following times. The machine may operate if the pedal is pressed by mistake, which could result in injury. ! When carrying out inspection, adjustment and maintenance ! When replacing consumable parts such as the loopers and knife * The motor will keep turning even after the power is switched off as a result of the motor's inertia. Wait until the motor stops fully before starting work. When turning the machine pulley by hand, turn the pulley until the needle is at the final position after one cycle. If the needle is at a point midway through the cycle when the power is turned on, the machine will immediately start operating, which could result in injury. If the power switch needs to be left on when carrying out some adjustment, be extremely careful to observe all safety precautions. Use only the proper replacement parts as specified by Brother. If any safety devices have been removed, be absolutely sure to re-install them to their original positions and check that they operate correctly before using the machine. Any problems in machine operation which result from unauthorized modifications to the machine will not be covered by the warranty. BM-917B, 917C iii

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BM-917B, 917C
iii
CAUTION
Sewing
This sewing machine should only be used by
operators who have received the necessary training
in safe use beforehand.
The sewing machine should not be used for any
applications other than sewing.
Be sure to wear protective goggles when using the
machine.
If goggles are not worn, there is the danger that if a
needle breaks, parts of the broken needle may enter
your eyes and injury may result.
Turn off the power switch at the following times.
The machine may operate if the pedal is pressed by
mistake, which could result in injury.
!
When threading the needle
!
When checking the needle drop position
!
When replacing the needle
!
When not using the machine and when leaving the
machine unattended
* The motor will keep turning even after the power is
switched off as a result of the motor²s inertia. Wait
until the motor stops fully before starting work.
If using a work table which has casters, the casters
should be secured in such a way so that they cannot
move.
Attach all safety devices before using the sewing
machine. If the machine is used without these
devices attached, injury may result.
Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any
objects against the machine while sewing, as this
may result in personal injury or damage to the
machine.
When turning the machine pulley by hand in order to
check the needle down position in the hole of the
button, turn the pulley until the needle is at the final
position after one cycle.
If the needle is at a point midway through the cycle
when the power is turned on, the machine will
immediately start operating, which could result in
injury.
If an error occurs in machine, or if abnormal noises
or smells are noticed, immediately turn off the power
switch. Then contact your nearest Brother dealer or
a qualified technician.
If the machine develops a problem, contact your
nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician.
Cleaning
Turn off the power switch before carrying out
cleaning. The machine may operate if the pedal is
pressed by mistake, which could result in injury.
* The motor will keep turning even after the power is
switched off as a result of the motor²s inertia. Wait
until the motor stops fully before starting work
Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when
handling the lubricating oil, so that no oil gets into
your eyes or onto your skin, otherwise inflammation
can result.
Furthermore, do not drink the oil under any
circumstances, as it can cause vomiting and
diarrhoea.
Keep the oil out of the reach of children.
Maintenance and inspection
Maintenance and inspection of the sewing machine
should only be carried out by a qualified technician.
Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician to
carry out any maintenance and inspection of the
electrical system.
Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power
cord from the wall outlet at the following times. The
machine may operate if the pedal is pressed by
mistake, which could result in injury.
!
When carrying out inspection, adjustment and
maintenance
!
When replacing consumable parts such as the
loopers and knife
* The motor will keep turning even after the power is
switched off as a result of the motor²s inertia. Wait
until the motor stops fully before starting work.
When turning the machine pulley by hand, turn the
pulley until the needle is at the final position after
one cycle.
If the needle is at a point midway through the cycle
when the power is turned on, the machine will
immediately start operating, which could result in
injury.
If the power switch needs to be left on when carrying
out some adjustment, be extremely careful to
observe all safety precautions.
Use only the proper replacement parts as specified
by Brother.
If any safety devices have been removed, be
absolutely sure to re-install them to their original
positions and check that they operate correctly
before using the machine.
Any problems in machine operation which result
from unauthorized modifications to the machine will
not be covered by the warranty.