General safety instructionsThe non-observance of the following safety instructions can cause bodily in-juries or damages to the machine.1. The machine must only be commissioned in full knowledge of the instructionbook and operated by persons with appropriate training.2. Before putting into service also read the safety rules and instructions of themotor supplier.3. The machine must be used only for the purpose intended. Use of the machinewithout the safety devices is not permitted. Observe all the relevant safetyregulations.4. When gauge parts are exchanged (e.g. needle, presser foot, needle plate, feeddog and bobbin) when threading, when the workplace is left, and duringservice work, the machine must be disconnected from the mains by switchingoff the master switch or disconnecting the mains plug.5. Daily servicing work must be carried out only by appropriately trained persons.6. Repairs, conversion and special maintenance work must only be carried out bytechnicians or persons with appropriate training.7. For service or repair work on pneumatic systems, disconnect the machine fromthe compressed air supply system (max. 7-10 bar).Before disconnecting, reduce the pressure of the maintenance unit.Exceptions to this are only adjustments and functions checks made byappropriately trained technicians.8. Work on the electrical equipment must be carried out only by electricians orappropriately trained persons.9. Work on parts and systems under electric current is not permitted,except as specified in regulations DIN VDE 0105.10. Conversion or changes to the machine must be authorized by us and madeonly in adherence to all safety regulations.11. For repairs, only replacement parts approved by us must be used.12. Commissioning of the sewing head is prohibited until such time as the entiresewing unit is found to comply with EC directives.It is absolutely necessary to respectthe safety instructions marked by these signs.Danger of bodily injuries !Please note also the general safety instructions.