JUKI MB-373N/BR10, Instruction Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. When it is necessary to open the control box containing electrical parts, be sure to turn the power
off and wait for five minutes or more before opening the cover in order to prevent accident leading to
electrical shock.
Accident means "to cause
personal injury or death or
damage to property."
DANGER
CAUTION
Basic precaution
1. Be sure to read the instruction manual and other explanatory documents supplied with accessories of
the machine before using the machine. Carefully keep the instruction manual and the explanatory docu-
ments at hand for quick reference.
2. The content of this section includes items which are not contained in the specifications of your product.
3. Be sure to wear safety goggles to protect against accident caused by needle breakage.
4. Those who use a heart pacer have to use the machine after consultation with a medical specialist.
Safety devices and warning labels
1. Be sure to operate the machine after verifying that safety device(s) is correctly installed in place and
works normally in order to prevent accident caused by lack of the device(s).
2. If any of the safety devices is removed, be sure to replace it and verify that it works normally in order to
prevent accident that can result in personal injury or death.
3. Be sure to keep the warning labels adhered on the machine clearly visible in order to prevent accident
that can result in personal injury or death. If any of the labels has stained or come unstuck, be sure to
change it with a new one.
Application and modification
1. Never use the machine for any application other than its intended one and in any manner other than that
prescribed in the instruction manual in order to prevent accident that can result in personal injury or
death. JUKI assumes no responsibility for damages or personal injury or death resulting from the use of
the machine for any application other than the intended one.
2. Never modify and alter the machine in order to prevent accident that can result in personal injury or
death. JUKI assumes no responsibility for damages or personal injury or death resulting from the ma-
chine which has been modified or altered.
Education and training
1. In order to prevent accident resulting from unfamiliarity with the machine, the machine has to be used
only by the operator who has been trained/educated by the employer with respect to the machine oper-
ation and how to operate the machine with safety to acquire adequate knowledge and operation skill. To
ensure the above, the employer has to establish an education/training plan for the operators and edu-
cate/train them beforehand.
Items for which the power to the machine has to be turned off
Turning the power off: Turning the power switch off, then removing the power plug from the outlet.
This applies to the following.
1. Be sure to immediately turn the power off if any abnormality or failure is found or in the case of power
failure in order to protect against accident that can result in personal injury or death.
2. To protect against accident resulting from abrupt start of the machine, be sure to carry out the follow-
ing operations after turning the power off. For the machine incorporating a clutch motor, in particular,
be sure to carry out the following operations after turning the power off and verifying that the machine
stops completely.
2-1. For example, threading the parts such as the needle, looper, spreader etc. which have to be thread-
ed, or changing the bobbin.
2-2. For example, changing or adjusting all component parts of the machine.
2-3. For example, when inspecting, repairing or cleaning the machine or leaving the machine.
3. Be sure to remove the power plug by holding the plug section instead of the cord section in order to pre-
vent electrical-shock, earth-leakage or fire accident.
4. Be sure to turn the power off whenever the machine is left unattended between works.
5. Be sure to turn the power off in the case of power failure in order to prevent accident resulting of break-
age of electrical components.