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Safety guidelines
8.7 Embroidering
As a general principle, operate the machine from the front long side. Each
time before starting the machine, make certain that nobody is underneath the
embroidery machine or in the vicinity of its moving parts.
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Abb. 45: Work areas
Users are allowed to enter this area (1) only when the machine is switched o.
This area (2) can be entered for monitoring purposes while the machine is
running.
Keep hands away from moving parts during embroidering. There is a risk of
serious injury especially in the vicinity of the needles, borers, take-up levers and
rotary hooks.
Stop the embroidery machine before all manual operating procedures at
the machine, even when simply removing u or loose threads from the start of
embroidery. Consider your own safety at all times.
Never thread the upper threads while the machine is running.
Do not carry out any work at an embroidery unit even when it is switched o
because the take-up lever, rotary hook and thread trimmer continue to operate.