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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Explains the symbols used in the instruction manual.
Failure to follow the instructions can result in an injury or damage to the machine.
Be sure to follow the instructions when you operate, check, adjust or repair the machine.
Never do this.
Be sure to remove the power plug from the source of the power supply, when checking, adjusting and/or repairing
the machine or when there is the possibility that lightning may strike.
Additional explanations and notes, etc., for operation or adjustment
1.3 Explanation of symbols
2. Basic precautions
1. Be sure to read this instruction manual and all the other
explanatory documents supplied with accessories of the
machine before using the machine. Always keep the
instruction manual where it is easily accessible for the
operator and maintenance staff.
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
accidents caused by needle breakage.
2.1 Applications, purpose
Our industrial sewing machines have been developed in
order to increase quality and/or productivity in the sewing
industry.
Accordingly, never use our products for other than the
intended use as described above.
2.3 Safety devices and warning labels
Be sure to operate the machine after verifying that
safety device(s) are correctly installed in order to
prevent accidents caused by lack of the device(s).
With regard to safety device(s), please refer to page vi.
If any of the safety devices is removed, be sure to
replace it and verify that it works normally in order to
prevent accidents.
Be sure to keep the safety label and/or warning lables
attached to the machine clearly visible in order to
prevent accidents. If any of the labels has become
stained or come unstuck, be sure to replace it with a
new one.
2.2 Working environment
The environment in which our industrial sewing machines
are used may seriously affect their durability, functions,
performance and/or safety.
Do not use the machine in the circumstances below.
Places of high ambient temperature and/or humidity that
seriously affects sewing machines.
Outdoors, places of high temperature or in direct
sunlight.
Environments containing dust, corrosive or flammable
gases, or in contact with chemicals.
Where the voltage fluctuation range is more than ±
10% of the rated voltage.
Location where sufficient power is not available for the
power supply capacity of the controllers and motors that is
used.
Near objects where strong electric or magnetic fields,
such as high frequency welding machines which make
noise, are generated.
As dew condensation may occur when suddenly bringing
the machine from a cold environment to a warm place,
in order to prevent accidents caused by breakage or
malfunction of the electrical components, be sure to turn
the power on after waiting for a sufficient period of time
until there is no sign of water droplets.
When lightning occurs, be sure to stop operation and
remove the power plug in order to prevent accidents
caused by breakage or malfunction of the electrical
components.
2.4 Instruction and training
○ Operators and workers, who supervise, repair or maintain
the machine head and/or machine unit, are required to
have the adequate knowledge and operation skills to do
the job safely.
○ The manager should plan and enforce the safety
education and training of those operators and workers
beforehand.
2.5 Modification
Never modify and/or alter the machine in order to
prevent accident that can result in personal injury or
death. Yamato assumes no responsibility for damages
or personal injury or death resulting from a machine
which has been modified or altered.