Caution, Sewing, Cleaning – Brother BES-962BC User Manual
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BES-962BC • BES-1262BC
Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves
when handling the lubricating oil or grease, so
that no oil or grease gets into your eyes or onto
your skin, otherwise inflammation can result.
Furthermore, do not drink the oil or grease un-
der any circumstances, as they can cause vom-
iting and diarrhoea.
Keep the oil out of the reach of children.
Turn off the power switch before starting any
cleaning work, otherwise the machine may op-
erate if the start switch is pressed by mistake,
which could result in injury.
Secure the machine with the adjustment bolts
on the sound floor before use the machine so
that it will not move.
Attach all safety devices before using the sew-
ing machine. If the machine is used without
these devices attached, injury may result.
Do not touch any of the moving parts or press
any objects against the machine while sewing,
as this may result in personal injury or damage
to the machine.
Do not touch the pulse motor and sewing ma-
chine bed section during operation or for 30 min-
utes after operation. Otherwise burns may result.
If an error occurs in machine operation, or if ab-
normal noises or smells are noticed, immediately
turn off the power switch. Then contact your
nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician.
If the machine develops a problem, contact your
nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician.
This sewing machine should only be used by
operators who have received the necessary
training in safe use beforehand.
The sewing machine should not be used for any
applications other than sewing.
Be sure to wear protective goggles when using
the machine.
If goggles are not worn, there is the danger that
if a needle breaks, parts of the broken needle
may enter your eyes and injury may result.
Turn off the power switch at the following times,
otherwise the machine may operate if the start
switch is pressed by mistake, which could re-
sult in injury.
• When threading the needle
• When replacing the bobbin and needle
• When not using the machine and when leav-
ing the machine unattended
Do not get on the table.
Table may be damaged.
Sewing
CAUTION
Cleaning
If the power switch needs to be left on when
carrying out some adjustment, be extremely
careful to observe all safety precautions.
Use only the proper replacement parts as speci-
fied by Brother.
If any safety devices have been removed, be ab-
solutely sure to re-install them to their original
positions and check that they operate correctly
before using the machine.
Any problems in machine operation which re-
sult from unauthorized modifications to the ma-
chine will not be covered by the warranty.
Maintenance and inspection of the sewing ma-
chine should only be carried out by a qualified
technician.
Ask your Brother dealer or a qualified electri-
cian to carry out any maintenance and inspec-
tion of the electrical system.
Turn off the power switch and disconnect the
power cord from the wall outlet at the following
times, otherwise the machine may operate if the
treadle is depressed by mistake, which could
result in injury.
• When carrying out inspection, adjustment
and maintenance
• When replacing consumable parts such as
the rotary hook and knife.
Maintenance and inspection