Thank you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine, please
read the safety instructions below and the explanations given in the instruction manual.
With industrial sewing machines, it is normal to carry out work while positioned directly in front of moving
parts such as the needle and thread take-up lever, and consequently there is always a danger of injury that
can be caused by these parts. Follow the instructions from training personnel and instructors regarding
safe and correct operation before operating the machine so that you will know how to use it correctly.
z Safety indications and their meanings
This instruction manual and the indications and symbols that are used on the machine itself are provided
in order to ensure safe operation of this machine and to prevent accidents and injury to yourself or other
people.
The meanings of these indications and symbols are given below.
Indications
CAUTION
Symbols
................ This symbol (
side the triangle indicates the nature of the caution that must be taken.
(For example, the symbol at left means "beware of injury".)
................ This symbol (
................ This symbol (
indicates the nature of the thing that must be done.
(For example, the symbol at left means "you must make the ground connection".)
x Notes on safety
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Use the sewing machine in an area
which is free from sources of strong
electrical noise such as electrical line
noise or static electric noise.
Sources of strong electrical noise may
cause problems with correct operation.
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Any fluctuations in the power supply
voltage should be within 10% of the
rated voltage for the machine.
Voltage fluctuations which are greater
than this may cause problems with cor-
rect operation.
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The power supply capacity should be
greater than the requirements for the
sewing machine's power consumption.
Insufficient power supply capacity may
cause problems with correct operation.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to
follow the instructions could cause injury when using the machine or physi-
cal damage to equipment and surroundings.
) indicates something that you should be careful of. The picture in-
) indicates something that you must not do.
) indicates something that you must do. The picture inside the circle
CAUTION
Environmental requirements
SL-777B (English)
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The ambient temperature should be
within the range of 5 C to 35 C during
use.
Temperatures which are lower or higher
than this may cause problems with cor-
rect operation.
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The relative humidity should be within
the range of 45% to 85% during use, and
no dew formation should occur in any
devices.
Excessively dry or humid environments
and dew formation may cause problems
with correct operation.
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In the event of an electrical storm, turn
off the power and disconnect the power
cord from the wall outlet.
Lightning may cause problems with cor-
rect operation.