Thank you very much for buying a BROTHERsewing 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 positioneddirectly 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 machineso that you will know how to use it correctly.
[D 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
A CAUTION
Symbols
This symbol ( A) indicates something that you should be careful of. The picture in-
side the triangle
(For example, the symbol at left means "beware of injury" .)
This symbol ( S) indicates something that you must not do.
. This symbol ( O) 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".)
Notes on safety
• Machine installation should only be car-
ried out by a qualified
• Contact your Brother dealer or a quali-
fied electrician
that may need to be done.
• The sewing machine weighs more than
34 kg. The installation
out by two or more people.
• Do not connect the power cord until in-
stallation
is complete, otherwise
chine
may
operate
pressed
by mistake, which
in injury.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
cal damage to equipment and surroundings.
indicates
the nature of the caution that must be taken.
A CAUTION
Installation
technician.
for any electrical
work
should be carried
the ma-
if the treadle
is
could result
using machine
• Be sure to connect the ground.
ground connection is not secure, you run
the risk of receiving a serious electric
shock.
• If using a work table which has casters,
the casters
should
be secured
way so that they cannot
• Be sure to wear protective goggles and
gloves when handling the lubricating oil,
so that no oil gets into your eyes or onto
your skin, otherwise
inflammation
result.
Furthermore,
do not drink
any circumstances,
as it can cause vom-
iting and diarrhoea.
Keep the oil out of the reach of children.
or
If the
in such a
move.
can
the oil under
DB2-B736 (English)