Singer 257 M-55 - Safety Instructions; Important Safety Instructions

1.1
Important Safety
Instructions
Important
When using the
machine, basic
safety procedures
must be followed.
Flead with attention
all instructions before
using the machine.
When using it,
understand that
all basic safety
instructions are
not limited to the
following items.
Read all instructions,
take care of this
manual, and use it
as reference when
necessary.
Safety Instructions
0 Before running the machine, make
sure all relevant safety specifica-
tions are adequate to specifica-
tions and technical standards in
your country.
0The machine should not be run
without its safety devices.
0 The machine should only be oper-
ated by properly trained personnel.
0 For your safety, goggles must be
used While running the machine.
0 Turn off or unplug the machine in
the following situations:
0 Passing the thread by the nee-
dle or replacing the bobbin or
looper.
0 Replacing the needle, presser
foot, throat plate, feed dog and
sliding plate.
0 When the machine is in main-
tenance.
0 When the operator is not run-
ning the machine.
Oln case of lubricant oil contact
with the eyes or skin, wash the
surface with plenty of icy water.
In case of ingestion, seek medical
help immediately.
ORepair, fitting or maintenance
should only be performed by
properly trained personnel.
0Maintenance and repair on elec-
tric equipment should only be
made by qualified personnel. If
any electric device is damaged,
the machine should be immedi-
ately stopped.
0 Before starting the machine in full
running, a test must be conducted
to assure that machine and opera-
tor are able to perform the task.
0 The machine should not be placed
next to a sound source as an ultra-
sonic welding machine and other
equipment.
0 The machine should only be run
with the proper electric cable
and connectors, and also the ad-
equate grounding.
. The machine should only be used
to sew materials as indicated in
its instructions manual, and indi-
cations of use should be followed.
Singer will not be held responsible
for any damage caused by unau-
thorized changes in the product.
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