Brother BES-1241BC, Instruction Manual

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BES-941BC • BES-1241BC
Thank you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine,
please read the safety instructions below and the explanations given in the instruction manual.
With industrial sewing machines, it is normal to carry out work while positioned directly in front
of moving parts such as the needle and thread take-up lever, and consequently there is always a
danger of injury that can be caused by these parts. Follow the instructions from training personnel
and instructors regarding safe and correct operation before operating the machine so that you
will know how to use it correctly.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1 Safety indications and their meanings
This instruction manual and the indications and symbols that are used on the machine itself are
provided in order to ensure safe operation of this machine and to prevent accidents and injury to
yourself or other people. The meanings of these indications and symbols are given below.
Indications
Symbols
DANGER
................. This symbol ( ) indicates something that you should be careful of.
The picture inside the triangle indicates the nature of the caution that must be
taken. (For example, the symbol at left means "beware of injury".)
................. This symbol ( ) indicates something that you must not do.
................. This symbol ( ) indicates something that you must do.
The picture inside the circle indicates the nature of the thing that must be done.
(For example, the symbol at left means "you must make the ground connection".)
CAUTION
The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where
failure to follow the instructions will almost certainly result in death
or severe injury.
The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where
failure to follow the instructions could cause injury when using the
machine or physical damage to equipment and surroundings.