Carina Professional Bedienungsanleitung Seite 8

Correct Use / Important Safety Instructions
Danger! Electric shock due to humidity
- The sewing machine must only be stored and used in dry rooms.
- Humidity and dampness may cause an electric shock.
Danger! Eye injuries due to a broken needle
- Only soft, flexible textiles may be sewn.
- The machine is not designed for sewing materials such as thick, hard or inflexi-
ble leather, tarpaulins, canvas, etc.; the needle may break.
- The needle can break if the material is not transported by the motor and is
instead pushed or held back by the user.
Danger! Needle-prick injuries if operated accidentally
- The machine may only be used by careful adults.
- Children from 8 years and persons with restricted abilities may only use the
machine after thorough instruction and under constant supervision. They must
have understood dangers with regard of the use of the machine.
- Children from 8 years and persons with restricted abilities may only do the
maintenance and cleaning of the machine after thorough instruction and under
constant supervision.
- Never leave an operational machine in areas to which children have access. It
must be avoided that children play with the machine.
- The main switch must be turned off or power plug must be disconnected for all
preparation or configuration tasks.
Danger! Risk of injury due to defects or modifications.
- The machine must not be modified.
- Repairs must be carried out by the technical service.
Damage, modifications, or the use of non-original accessories can lead to inju-
ries.
- Defective machines must no longer be used.
- Defective power cords must be replaced by original spare part.
Danger! Unsuitable installation sites (workplaces) can result in accidents.
- The machine must only be operated on a stable surface.
- Shaky, unstable or untidy workplaces can cause the machine to fall down or
cause needle-prick injuries.
Danger! Persons without knowledge of these operating instructions may injure
themselves or damage the sewing machine.
- Only use this sewing machine if you have a basic knowledge of how to use
sewing machines.
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Danger! Needle-prick injuries may occur if you do not pay attention.
- Take time, ensure the workplace is tidy and guide the material calmly through
the machine without using force.
Caution! This machine is designed for use in a private home.
The machine is not approved for professional or commercial use.
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety instructions should always be fol-
lowed. Please read through this user manual thoroughly before using your sewing
computer and keep these instructions for your reference.
DANGER – To reduce the risk of electrical shock:
1. The sewing computer should never be left unattended when plugged in.
2. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after
using and before cleaning.
WARNING – To prevent burns, fire, electric shock or personal injury:
1. Electrical appliances are no children's toys. Children must be supervised to
prevent them from playing with the sewing computer. Increased caution
is called for if the sewing computer is used by children or in the vicinity of
children.
2. This sewing computer must only be used as described in this manual. Acces-
sories must only be used if they comply with the descriptions in this manual
and the manufacturers recommendations, otherwise the appliance might be
damaged.
3. Never use the sewing computer if a cable or connector is damaged, not
working properly or fault-free, after it being dropped or damaged or after it
coming into contact with water. In every one of those cases, please bring the
sewing computer to the nearest authorized specialty retailer or to the service
centre to have it checked and repaired resp. to adjust electrical or mechani-
cal parts.
4. Never use the sewing computer while the ventilation openings are blocked.
Keep the ventilation openings of the appliance as well as the foot pedal free
from fuzz, dust and cloth waste.
5. Keep your fingers away from all moving parts. Increased caution is called
for in the vicinity of the sewing needle. Moving parts such as needle, presser
foot lifter, etc. are especially dangerous for hands and fingers. The sewing
area is to be watched constantly while the machine is in use. Adjustments
on the machine, f.e. changing of the needle, threading, inserting the bobbin
or changing the foot are only to be made while the machine is switched off