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Always keep your work area clear:
• Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the machine free from
the build up of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
• Do not use extension cords. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Keep fingers out of all machine openings, such as near the carriage, otherwise injuries may result.
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
• Do not use the machine near a heat source, such as a stove or iron; otherwise, the machine, power cord or
garment being sewn may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock.
• Do not use this machine near an open flame; the movement of the embroidery frame could cause the garment
being sewn to catch fire.
• Do not place this machine on an unstable surface, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the machine
may fall, resulting in injuries.
• While attaching or detaching an embroidery frame or other included accessory or while maintaining the
machine, be careful not to hit the machine with your body or any other part of it.
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Special care is required when sewing:
• Always pay close attention to the needle. Do not use bent or damaged needles.
• Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the machine needle.
• While the machine is in operation, keep your hands away from the needle bar case and all moving parts near the
needle bar case, otherwise injuries may result.
• Switch the machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off when making any adjustments in the needle area,
such as changing the needle.
• Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as it could cause the needle to break.
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This machine is not a toy:
• Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children.
• This machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this machine.
• Do not use the included scissors or seam ripper in any other way than how they are intended. In addition, when
opening a hole with the seam ripper, do not place your hands or fingers in the cutting path, otherwise injuries
may result if the seam ripper slips.
• The plastic bag that this machine was supplied in should be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of.
Never allow children to play with the bag due to the danger of suffocation.
• Do not use outdoors.
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For a longer service life:
• When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not use or store the machine
near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other hot objects.
• Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the
case and machine, and should never be used.
• Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, needle, or other parts to
assure correct installation.
