White 972 - Important Safety Instructions; DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock; WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons; CAUTION - Moving parts-To reduce risk of injury, switch off before servicing. Close cover before operating machine.

IMPORTANT
SAFETY
NSTRUCTONS”
“When
using
an
electrical
appliance,
basic
safety
precautions
should
always
be
followed,
including
the following.”
“Read
all
instructions
before
using
this
sewing
machine.”
11
DAN G
ER
—
To
reduce
the
risk
of
electric
shock;
1.
“This
sewing
machine
should never
be
left
unattended
when
plugged
in. Always
unplug
this
sewing
machine
from
the
electric
outlet
immediately
after
using
and
before
cleaning.”
2.
Always unplug
before
replacing
light
bulb.
Replace
bulb
with
same
type
rated
15
watts.”
AI
To
reduce
the
risk
of
bums,
fire,
electric
shock,
or
inlury
to
persons;
1
“Do
not
allow
to
be
used
as
a
toy.
Close
attention
is necessary
when
this
sewing
machine
is
used
by
or near
children.”
2. “Use
this
sewing
machine
only
tor
its intended
use
as
described in
this
manual.
Use
only
attachments
recommended
by
the
manufacturer
as contained
in this
manual’
3.
“Never operate
this
sewing
machine
if
it has
a
damaged
cord
or
plug,
if
it
is
not
working
properly,
if
it has
been
dropped
or
damaged,
or dropped
into
water.
Return the
sewing
machine to
the
nearest
authorized
dealer
or
service
center
for
examination,
repair,
electrical or
mechanical
adjustment.”
4.
“Never
operate
the
sewing
machine
with
any
air
openings
blocked.
Keep
ventilation
openings
of
the sewing
machine
and
foot
control
free
from
the
accumulation
of
lint,
dust.
and
loose
cloth.”
5.
“Never
drop
or
insert
any
oblect
into
any
opening.”
6.
“Do
not
use
outdoors.”
7.
“Do
not
operate
where
aerosol
(spray> products
are
being
used
or
where
oxygen
is
being
administered.”
8.
“To disconnect,
turn
switch
to
the
off
(“0”)
position,
then
remove
plug
from
outlet,”
9.
“Do
not
unplug
by pulling
on
cord.
To
unplug,
grasp
the
plug,
not
the
cord.”
10.
“Keep
fingers
away
from
all
moving
parts.
Special
care
is
required
around
the
sewing
machine
needle.”
11.
“Never sew
with
a
damaged needle
plate
as
this
can
cause
needle
to
break.”
12.
“Do
not
use
bent
needles.”
13.
“Do
not
pull
or push
fabric
while
stitching,
It
may
deflect
the
needle
causing
it
to
break.”
14.
“Switch
the
sewing
machine
off
(“0”)
when
making
any
adjustments
in
the
needle
area,
such
as threading
needle,
changing needle,
threading
bobbin or
clianging
presser
foot
etc.”
is.
“Always
unplug
sewing
machine
from
the
electrical
outlet
when
removing
covers,
lubricating, or
alien
making
any
other
user
servicing adjustments
mentioned
in
the
instruction
manual,”
A
i FTif’M
Moving
parts—To reduce
risk
of
injury,
switch
off
before
servicing.
sJ
F
Close
cover
before
operating
machine.”
SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS”
FOOT
CONTROL
(USA
only)
ELECTRONIC
MODEL
Use
Matsushita
Electric.
Model
4C-3378
iwi”h
sewing
machine
model
979.
ELECTRIC
MODEL
Use
Matsushita
Electric.
Model
4C-3
168
with
sewing
machine
mu
del 970
and
972.
POLARIZED
PLUGS
CAUTION
This
appliance
has
a
polarized
plug
(One
blade
eerier
than
me
other).
To
reduce
the
risk
of
electric
shoc&
this
plug
it
intended
to fit
in a
polarized
outlet
only
one
way.
If
the
plug
does
not
fit
fully
in
the
outlet
reverse
the
plug.
If
it still
does
not
fit
contact a
qualified
electricrnn
to
install the
proper
outlet.
Do
not
modify
the
plug
in
any
way.
“This
product
is for
household
use,
or
equivalent.”