Maintenance
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6 Maintenance
This section describes simple maintenance work that needs to be 
carried out on a regular basis. This maintenance work can be 
carried out by the operating personnel. 
Advanced maintenance work may only be carried out by qualified 
specialists. Advanced maintenance work is described in the 
 service manual.
6.1 Cleaning work
Sewing dust and thread remains must be removed at least every 
8 operating hours using a compressed-air pistol or a brush. In the 
case of very fluffy material to be sewn, the machine must be 
cleaned more frequently.
Malfunctions possible due to machine contamination.
Sewing dust and thread remains can impair the operation of 
the machine.
Clean the machine at regular intervals as described in the 
manual.
ATTENTION
Risk of injury due to flying particles.
Switch off the machine at the main power switch 
before starting any cleaning work.
Flying dirt particles can get in the eyes, causing 
injury.
Hold the compressed-air pistol in such a way that 
no particles fly near persons.
Take care that no particles fly into the oil pan.
WARNING