Sailrite Leatherwork - Leatherwork Safety; Machine Damage Prevention

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Leatherwork Safety
Please observe the following when using your Sailrite
®
sewing machine:
• Do not operate in conditions where you or
the machine are or may become wet�
• Operatethemachineonarm,level
surface with adequate room for safe
operation�
• Observe caution when placing your hands,
other body parts or clothing near any moving
parts including but not limited to the walking
foot, needle, balance wheel and belts�
• Do not run the machine without its covers in
place�
• Do not stop the movement of the balance
wheel with your hands�
• Always use the proper voltage required for
the motor�
• Do not drop the machine�
• Do not pull yourself toward the table when
using the machine as this is a tip-over
hazard�
• Wear protective eyewear when sewing
• Wear shoes when operating the foot pedal�
• Provide supervision when allowing others to
use the machine�
• Donotusethemachinearoundammable
materials�
• Do not use a plug adapter or extension cord
that bypasses the ground pin�
• Always rotate the balance wheel by
grabbing the top of the wheel and rotating
toward the front of the machine�
• Wire the light in a manner that keeps the
cord clear of belts and other moving parts�
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Nickel (Metallic), which is
known to the State of California to cause cancer� For more information go to
www�P65Warnings�ca�gov�
CHOKING HAZARD: Small parts� Not for children under 3 years� CONTAINS FUNCTIONAL SHARP
POINT� Adult supervision recommended�
Leatherwork Machine Damage Prevention
To prevent damage and keep your machine running
smoothly, please observe the following when sewing:
• Lower the presser foot before sewing (A)�
• Always rotate the balance wheel toward you (B)�
• Trapyourthreadswhenbeginningtosewtoavoidarat’snestoftangledthread(C)�
• Take-up arm (D) should be at top of stroke before lifting the foot to remove application�
• Withthemachinethreaded,don’toperatethemachinewithoutfabricunderthefoot.
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