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General notes on safety
Failure to comply with the following safety instructions can lead to bodily
injury or damage to the machine.
1.
The machine must only be operated by persons familiar with the relevant
operating instructions and who have been instructed accordingly.
2.
Before commissioning also read the notes on safety and the operating
instructions of the sewing drive manufacturer.
3.
Only use the machine in the intended manner and never without the
provided guards. Always observe the pertinent safety regulations.
4.
Switch off the main switch or pull the power plug for threading, changing
the reels, exchanging sewing tools such as needle, gripper, needle plate,
transport devices, possibly cutter and cutting block, for cleaning and when
leaving the workplace as well as for maintenance. When using
mechanically actuated clutch motors not equipped with actuation locks,
always wait until the motor comes to a standstill.
5.
General maintenance tasks may be carried out only by properly trained
persons in accordance with the operating instructions.
6.
Repair work, retrofitting and maintenance may be carried out only by
technicians or specially trained personnel.
7.
When servicing or repairing pneumatic equipment, the machine must be
disconnected from the pneumatic supply. Exceptions are only allowed for
adjustment work and tests of functionality performed by specially trained
technicians.
8.
Only specially qualified technicians may work on the electrical equipment.
9.
It is forbidden to work on electrically live components! Exemptions are
covered by the EN50110 (DIN VDE0105) regulations.
10. Any retrofitting or alterations to the machine may only be performed under
strict compliance with all pertinent safety regulations.
11. Only use our approved spare parts when servicing and/or repairing the
machine.
12. It is forbidden to operate the upper component until it is determined that the
entire sewing unit complies with EU provisions.
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