Important Safety Instructions - Silvercrest IAN 100137 Bedienungs- Und Sicherheitshinweise

Important safety instructions

Important safety instructions
When using an electrical appliance, the basic safety instructions should always be followed.
Read all Operating Instructions before using this sewing machine.
DANGER
- To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. The sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in.
2. Always remove the plug from the socket immediately after use as well as before cleaning
and other maintenance.
3. The sewing machine is equipped with an LED lamp. If the LED lamp is broken, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING
- To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
1. Do not allow the sewing machine to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when the
sewing machine is used near children.
2. Use the swing machine only for those things described in the Operating Instructions.
3. Do not use the sewing machine if it has a damaged electric cable or plug, if it is not working
properly or if water has penetrated into its interior. In these cases return the appliance to the
nearest authorized dealer or service centre for examination.
4. Never operate the appliance with any ventilation openings blocked. Keep the ventilation
openings of the sewing machine and foot pedal free from any accumulation of lint, dust, and
loose cloth.
5. There is the risk of injury because of the upwards and downwards movement of the needle
when sewing. Always work with care and watch the area of work.
6. Always use the proper stitch plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
7. Do not use bent needles.
8. Do not pull on the fabric while sewing. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
9. Always switch the sewing machine off when making any adjustments in the needle area, such
as threading or changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot etc.
10. Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet before removing the cover,
lubricating the machine or when undertaking any other servicing work described in the
Operating Instructions.
11. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
12. Do not use outdoors.
13. Do not operate where aerosol spray products or oxygen are being used.
14. To disconnect, turn the main switch to the off ("O") position, then remove the plug from the socket.
15. Do not unplug by pulling on the cable. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
16. The sound level under normal operating conditions is 75dB(A).
17. Please turn off the machine or unplug if the machine is not operating properly.
18. Never place anything on the foot pedal.
19. If the supply cord that is fixed to the foot pedal is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similar qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
20. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
21. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
22. Keep the Operating Instructions in a suitable place near the machine, and hand the
Instructions over if you give the machine to a third party.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This sewing machine is intended for household use only.